Instruction: Just simply vote for your top bet for the Mister International Philippines 2009 title at the poll below.
To help you decide, you can browse at the candidates' photos and profiles right below the poll and vote for the one you think is the most deserving to win the title.
The candidate with the highest number of votes or the most common choice of the voters will receive the "MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2009: PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD" to be awarded during the finals night on October 14.
Poll closes 5 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.
MEET THE 16 CANDIDATES (with their official numbers):
Candidate #2: Raphael 'Raph' Ramos Grafil, 24, 5'11", from Malate, Manila
He is a Customer Service Representative (CSR) at The Medical City.
Also freelance commercial and ramp model.
Loves playing billiards.
Addicted to boxing and jie jietsu.
Candidate #3: Nickoline John Bassey Mangoba, 19, 5'11", student from Pasig City
A Filipino with German descent
Taking up Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) major in Business Management with Applied Corporate Management at the De La Salle University in Taft Avenue.
Hobbies and Interests: basketball, gym, hanging-out with friends, writing poems, reading, listening to music, watching scary movies, star-spotting on the beach
Also loves Mixed Martial Waters and enjoys water sports (jetski, wakeboarding and skimboarding)
Candidate #4: Adrian Harald Petry, 18, 5'11", model from Quezon City
Half Filipino-Half German
An ex-member of The Cappuccinos
Discovered while auditioning for a reality show of a giant TV network
Candidate #5: Mark Christian "Ian" Daniel, 21, 5'11", model from Bacoor, Cavite
Finalist at The Most Promising Filipino Model Search in 2008
A Sophomore student at St. Dominic College of Arts and Sciences in Cavite, taking up BS Hotel & Restauranat Management.
He's into modeling, playing billiards and basketball.
Candidate #6: Francis Salazar, 24, 5'11", student and model from Bulacan
A graduating student, taking up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
1st runner up, Man of the Year Philippines 2009
1st runner up, 2007 Lakan of St. Mary’s College of Meycauayan, Bulacan
Will take up Law next year and dreams of becoming a good leader of the country someday.
His other dream is to become an international model.
Idolizes Gary V. and loves listening to his songs.
"I believe that destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s a matter of choice."
Candidate #7: Mark Angelo Gargoles, 21, 5'11", student from Negros Oriental
Graduated BS Computer Science at the Negros Oriental State University – Guihulngan Campus (NORSU-G), where he was crowned Mr. NORSU-G 2008.
Represented La Libertad at Hari ng Negros 2009 and won as Crown Prince of Negros (1st Runner Up). He also received the awards for Ramp Model of the Year, Best in Interview and Best in Swimwear.
Hobbies and Interests: language programming, web design, learning new languages, painting, reading books and drawing cartoon characters
Candidate #8: Franco 'Iko' Ramos, 21, 6'0", model from Batangas City
A fresh graduate of Civil Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology
Has modeled for 101 New York and graced fashion shows of Bench and Aficionado Perfume
Candidate #9: Farzam Nasirian, 20, 6'0", student from Quezon City
Half Filipino-Half Iranian
Taking up Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) at the University of the East
One of the featured models during the 2009 Cosmo Bachelor Bash
Interests: gym workout and sports
Candidate #10: Jamemark "James or Mac" Versoza, 23, 6'0", model and student from Pasay City
Studying Geological Engineering & Geology at Mapua Institute of Technology
Took up highschool at a Filipino private school in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
He was Generation Sta. Lucia East Model Search Grand Winner in 2007
Spends most of his time in school and works out at the gym 7 times a week
"I'm very outgoing & outspoken. I'm generally happy & I try to always look on the bright side of things. I always keep my eyes on my goal, knowing that I'll eventually achieve it."
Candidate #11: Abdul Wallace, 23, 6'0", entrepreneur from Bohol
weighs 165 lbs, (waistline is 32”, size of briefs is medium and shoe size is 10.5)
He is half-Filipino, half-American.
His American father died of cancer in 1988 when he was just 2 years old.
Was announced as one of the official 16 candidates of Mr. Cebu 2009 (whose finals is on Nov. 28) but has been disqualified 'coz he's not a Cebuano
A Nursing graduate from the Holy Name University but decided to assist his mother
Vicky in managing their family business, the famous Bohol Bee Farm (Resort and Restaurant).
Took up high school at the Bohol Wisdom School
Despite a wealthy status, he still describes himself as a simple person living a simple life.
He loves the sport of snorkling and has recently developed a passion for cooking.
Loves R&B, mellow and alternative songs; and admires artists like Akon, Sean Kingston, Ying Yang and Justin Timberlake.
(special thanks to PhilStar for some info)
Candidate #12: Peter Dee, 21, 6'1", student and model from Pasig City
Taking up BS Hotel and Restaurant Management at the Centro Escolar University, where he is a basketball varsity player.
Candidate #13: Alvin "Vin" Aldeosa De Joya, 22, 6'2", model and a Registered Nurse from Sampaloc, Manila / Isabela
An incoming military nurse at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in V. Luna, Quezon City
He passed the Nursing Board Exam in 2007 and was accredited as a Certified Renal Nurse early 2009
Graduated from FEU-Institute of Nursing where he actively played basketball and received the Most Valuable Player honor in 2005
Took up his post-graduate course at the Philippine Heart Center, H.E.A.R.T. Foundation, Inc.
Attended High School at the Philippine Yuh Chiau School (PYCS), a Chinese school in Cabatuan, Isabela, where he won as Mr. Intrams 2003
Hobbies: Basketball, swimming, badminton, billiards, working out, social networking, reading, poem writing and driving
“A winner never quits, a quitter never wins.”
Candidate #14: Thomas Anthony 'Anton' Malko, 23, 6'2", model from Quezon City
Half-Filipino, Half-Syrian
A BS ComSci graduate from AMA University
As Anton Vincent Malco, he was once a member of The Cappuccinos and was introduced in the 2009 indie film "Sagwan".
As David Hoffe, he appeared in the 2009 short film "Botcha" by Deyb Sesilyo.
Made it as one of the Cosmopolitan 69 Bachelors for 2009.
Appeared in the Globe Telecom commercial.
Has modeled for Freego Wall Walk (The 1st Vertical Fashion Show in the Philippines)last August
Interests: movies, music, cooking, basketball and boxing
He also loves to sing, play the guitar and perform magic tricks
Candidate #15: Michael 'Mike or Mikee' Acuña, 24, 6'2", model from Parañaque City.
Featured in the soon-to-be-released "Summer Boys" video.
Interests: Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Jie Jietsu, Boxing
Also loves to work out at the gym, watch movies and meet new people
"I'm a simple guy but I'm a super lover. I hate poser people. I hate plastic people."
Candidate #16: Michael 'Mike' Manansala, 23, 6'2", model from Quezon City / Pampanga
A freelance model who graced Fly-V Fashion Shows, Nissan Car Show, etc.
Hobbies: working out at the gym, hanging out with friends and playing basketball
Dreams of becoming an actor someday.
"I'm just a simple guy from the province."
WITHDRAWAL:
Candidate #1: Kerwin Rondez Caballero, 22, 5'10", model from Pasay City/Cagayan de Oro City
Studying Architecture at the Technological Institute of the Philippines
Took up High School at St. Mary's Academy in Cagayan de Oro City
Hair Asia 18th National Open Championship (2008) Grand Champion (Model Category)
Finalist at Style Eye Catchers Model Search Season One (2007).
"One of the reasons why I like modeling is to gain more friends. Since I’m just new in this business, the more I should be friendly with everyone. Also the perks and huge talent fees that go with it."
(special thanks to Single Father at Work for some info)
Francis Benjamen 'Chit' Bartolome Soo, 21, 6'3", Registered Nurse from Pasig City / Davao
Graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the San Pedro College in Davao last 2008Passed the nursing licensure exam in just one take last November 2008 with a passing rate of 81%
Enjoys the company of friends and family but sometimes a loner.
Loves to work out at the gym, hanging and chilling out with friends.
Dreams of becoming a basketball superstar someday.
"I'll die without music and my life is incomplete without fight sports and baskeball."
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The 2009 Mister International Philippines finals is on October 14, 2009 at the A. Venue Mall in Makati City.
Visit www.misterphilippines.net for more details...
If you have any additional info about the candidates, email them to mykiru[at]gmail[dot]com.
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