Jamiel Ventosa Wins Manhunt International Philippines 2013, Succeeds June Macasaet

The finals night of Manhunt International Philippines 2013 happened October 4 at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate and Jamiel Ventosa was hailed as the winner, bagging the title of Manhunt International Philippines 2013.

The 18-year-old criminology student from Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija succeeded June Macasaet, who is also the reigning Manhunt International winner. Jamiel Ventosa, who stands at 6'2 bested 19 other candidates including heavy favorites Rommel Torres and Renz Maun, both products of Manhunt Philippines' provincial franchise in Nueva Ecija.

Here are the winners of the Manhunt International Philippines 2013 pageant:

Manhunt Philippines 2013: Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) 1st Runner up: Justine Hizon (Pampanga) 2nd Runner up: Renz Maun (San Jose City)	Special Awards: Best in Fantasy Wear - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Manhunt Personality - Leonel de Jesus (Pasig City) People's Choice - Chester Manzano (Quezon City) Mister Popularity - John Kenneth Guntan (Caloocan City) Indonesia's Choice - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Mongolia's Choice - Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) Sash Factor Award - Renz Maun (San Jose City) Unleash Flawless Award - Justine Hizon (Pampanga) Mister Critical Beauty - Golden Altamirano (Antipolo) Mister Sony - Justine Hizon (Pampanga) Mister Photogenic  - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Mister Friendship - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Mister ABC Smile - Allen Manucot (Aliaga) Best Dental Smile - Mark Anthony Beltran (San Antonio) Mister Cosmo Body - Phrabat Ranjan (Laguna) Mister Physique - Renz Maun (San Jose City) Best in Runway - Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) Best in Swimwear - Renz Maun (San Jose City) and Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Best in Formal Wear - Allen Manucot (Aliaga), Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) and Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City)
Top 6:
Allen Manucot (Aliaga) Phrabat Ranjan (Laguna) Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City)
Top 12:
Mark Anthony Beltran (San Antonio) Christian Gonzales (Mabalacat) Joesser Sinfuego (Naga) Daniel Paolo David (Manila) King Jerrick Olar (Talavera) Golden Altamirano (Antipolo)

Jamiel Ventosa will be representing the Philippines in Beijing, China for the Manhunt International pageant set on May next year. Jamiel now joined the ranks of Bruce Quebral, Brent Javier, Marvin Raymundo and June Macasaet who got to wear the country's sash in the said international pageant.

Photos courtesy of Manhunt Philippines and Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide

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June Macasaet, Manhunt International 2012 Winner Dethroned

Manhunt International 2012 winner June Macasaet was stripped of his national title as Manhunt Philippines 2012 days before the crowning of his successor. He was replaced by first runner up, Cris Edwin Navarro.

According to reports, the board of Prime Events Production, franchise holder of Manhunt International as well as Mister International in the Philippines, decided to dethrone June Macasaet after failure of the latter to sign a contract with them and potential sponsors declining because of June.

"Because June Macasaet, doesn't want to sign the contract with Prime Events Philippines, we don't want to give his remaining prizes. June is not happy with our decision. As a result, we don't gain any cooperation and support from him," an official statement released September 21 said.

"Manhunt Philippines 2013 is fast approaching, we need a face of the competition for the press presentation, television appearances, sponsorship, website, social media, and official activities of the competition, so Cris will take over the responsibilities," added in the statement.

It is not known whether this will affect the Manhunt International title of June, but according to the released statement, Manhunt International Organization was aware of the situation.

However, in a statement posted in Manhunt Philippines official website, the organizers clarified the dethronement issue.

"June Macasaet has not been dethroned. He [is] always our Manhunt Philippines 2012 winner. However, for some reason, he needs to be replaced by his first runner-up Cris Edwin Navarro to fulfill his obligations as national grand winner," said the statement which was posted Monday.

Manhunt Philippines 2013 will be named this October 4 at the Palacio de Maynila.

Photos courtesy of Manhunt International and Manhunt Philippines

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17 Hottest Male Model in the Philippines | Megastyle.ph List

Megastyle.ph released its list of the 17 hottest male models in the Philippines today, in the tradition of recognizing the very best and latest of Philippine fashion and style.  

Photographed by Jerick Sanchez, the 17 hottest models shared how long they’ve been modelling, and what they love about denim. Some who made it in the list are familiar names like model/stylist Brent Javier, Manhunt International 2012 June Macasaet, Kahit Puso'y Masugatan cast member Marx Topacio, DJ Callum David, Mr. Chinatown contestant Skye Yang, and Bench models Vince Ferraren and Sam Ajdani.

Check out the 17 hottest male models in the country by Megastyle.ph below:

Clockwise from top left: AJ Hanson, Bruno, Callum David, Renan Corbani, Sam Adjani,
Mark McMahon, Osny Fernandez, and Hideo Muraoka 

Clockwise from top left: Rafael do Prado, William Nunes, Rodrigo Fernandez, Vince Ferraren,
Tommy Esguerra, Skye Yang, Marx Topacio, and June Macasaet

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Hot and Daring Cover: Enchong Dee on Metro Magazine's January 2013 Issue

Enchong Dee is shirtless on the cover of Metro Magazine January 2013 issue. The Ina Kapatid Anak star shows off his fit body (look at that abs!) on the cover of Metro's 'The Body Issue.'

With cover photohot by Doc Marlon Pecjo on the lovely shores of Dahican Beach, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Enchong reveals a bolder and sexier side of him that no one has seen before.

Aside from Enchongs daring cover, Metro January issue also features bright young stars Joseph Marco, Jessy Mendiola, David Chua, and Megan Young, modeling favorites Sam Adjani, Miko Raval, Mark Lopez, and Manhunt International 2012 winner June Macasaet, and entrepreneur and stylephile Cristalle Belo, who bare not just their bodies, but their true personalities as well.

Don't forget to grab a copy of Metro mag's January 2013 issue with Enchong Dee on the cover for only P150, available in newsstands nationwide.

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Pinoys in Pageants: 10 Major Sucesses in 2012; Philippines Hailed Country of the Year

The year 2012 has been a very successful one for the Philippines in the field of beauty pageants with Filipinos gaining recognition from several international pageants. With victories here and there, popular pageant website Missosology hailed the Philippines as the country of the year.

This year, our representatives to both male and female pageants did well, bringing home two crowns, six runner-up trophies, and two semifinals honors in major pageants and a handful in other pageants overseas.

Update: Rizzini Alexis Gomez won Miss Tourism International 2012 in New Years Eve, bringing the third crown for the Philippines in 2012.

Here's a run-down of the beauty kings and queens that made the Philippines proud in 2012:

				1. June Macasaet, winner, 16th Manhunt International June is the first Filipino to win the Manhunt International title. This Batangueño commercial and ramp model bested 52 gorgeous men, including heavy favorite Mr. Sweden, Peter Bo Johnsson at the 16th edition of the male beauty pageant held on November 9 in Bangkok, Thailand.
				2. Kevin Balot, winner, 8th Miss International Queen Just like June Macasaet, Kevin Balot is the first Filipino to win the title of Miss International Queen. The Pinay transgender beauty beat 22 other transsexuals from different countries, including four other Filipinos at the pageant night held on November 2 in Pattaya, Thailand.
				3. Janine Tugonon, first runner-up, 61st Miss Universe The second Filipina to be standing next to the eventual winner at a Miss Universe coronation night, Janine Tugonon has proven all her detractors wrong and made all Pinoys proud after her exemplary performance in the recently concluded Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas, USA which crowned the home girl, Olivia Culpo.
				4. Stephany Stefanowitz, first runner-up, 12th Miss Earth Armed with wit, beauty and concern for the environment, Stephany Stefanowitz was named Miss Earth Air (first runner-up) in the Miss Earth pageant held on November 24 at Alabang, Muntinlupa City. This Jinkee Pacquiao deadringer lost the crown to Czech Republic’s Tereza Fajksová.
				5. Andrew Wolff, first runner-up, 6th Mister World Cory Quirino, the Miss and Mister World franchise holder in the country made the right choice when she sent Andrew James Wolff in the Mister World pageant in Kent, England. The Philippine Volcanoes member has what the male pageant demanded and has to lose only to Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Colombia come the November 25 coronation night.
				6. Clarisse Marie Obia, first runner-up, 1st Miss Teen Universe This 19-year-old student from Lyceum of the Philippines emerged as first runner-up in the inaugural Miss Teen Universe pageant held in Managua, Nicaragua last April 30. The crown went to Panama's Sasha Nikyta Kam. The 5-foot-6 beauty from Biñan, Laguna was chosen by the Bb. Unibersidad organization to represent the country.
				7. Ayelee Marie Dasalla, second runner-up, 2nd Miss Humanity International Ayelee Marie Dasalla followed the footsteps of Czarina Gatbonton who also emerged as 2nd runner-up in the very first Miss Humanity International. Ayelee Marie beat Bb. Pilipinas batchmate Marie Molo Peter (who represented Norway) in the pageant's coronation night held in Barbados last October 20. The crown went to Lesa Gayle Wee Tom of Jamaica.
				8. Elaine Kay Moll, third runner-up, 4th Miss Supranational Elaine Kay Moll may not be given a title in Bb. Pilipinas 2012 but the local pageant’s first runner-up was sent by BPCI to represent the country in the Miss Supranational pageant held in Warsaw, Poland on September 15. The Philippines’ debut in the said pageant was met with Elaine’s third runner-up finish, with Ekaterina Buraya of Belarus winning the crown.
				9. Queenierich Rehman, Top 15, 62nd Miss World Queenie Rehman made world headlines not by winning the Miss World pageant but by showcasing a talent not usual for beauty queens–beatboxing. Unfortunately, she was not hailed Best in Talent but the winner, Yu Wenxia of China who was crowned at her home turf in a coronation night held August 18 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
				10. Nicole Schmitz, Top 15, 52nd Miss International Just when Miss China was crowned in China, the Miss International 2012 winner, Miss Japan Ikumi Yoshimatsu, was also crowned in Japan at the October 21 pageant night in Okinawa. The country’s delegate, Nicole Schmitz finished in the Top 15. A seasoned pageant competitor, Nicole is the third Filipina with German blood to represent the country in the said pageant.

Aside from these ten, other notable pageant victories of the Philippines this year include Top Model awards won by Joy Marie Gangan (Best Asian Model) at the Best Model of the World held last December 8 in Istanbul, Turkey and Joy Castillo-Pasidis at the Mrs. Universe pageant held August 12 in Rostov, Russia. Other Philippine representatives to gain semifinals slots: Janicel Lubina (Top 5 – Miss Scuba International held in Bali, Indonesia on November 30); Angelee Claudette Delos Reyes (Top 10 – Supermodel International held in Bangkok, Thailand on September 5); Bea Rose Santiago (Top 10 – Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International held in Nanjing China on December 3); Grendel Alvarado (Top 15 – Miss Asia Pacific World held in Seoul, South Korea last June 16).

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Philippines' June Macasaet Wins Manhunt International 2012

The winner of Manhunt International 2012 was revealed on November 9 at the finals held at the Scala Theatre, Siam Square in Bangkok, Thailand. Philippines' very own June Macasaet was hailed as Manhunt International 2012 succeeding China's Chen Jian Feng.

June Macasaet bested 52 gorgeous men representing different countries and territories around the  world. June Macasaet was  also hailed as the Newest Urban Male Ambassador. This is the first time that the Manhunt International sash was bestowed to a Filipino. This year has been a very good pageant year for the Philippines with our representatives entering the semifinals if not winning the crown. Prior to June's victory, Filipino transgender Kevin Balot was crowned Miss International Queen 2012 in Pattaya, Thailand (so that's two consecutive titles from our Thai neighbors).

Here is the complete list of winners of Manhunt International 2012:

Manhunt International 2012: Philippines, June Macasaet

1st runner up: Sweden, Peter Bo Jonsson

2nd runner up: Macau, Martin Wang

3rd runner up: Puerto Rico, Jimmy Perez Rivera

4th runner up: Singapore, Jason Chee

Top 15:

Columbia, Jorge Perez
Latvia, Ivans Jevstignejevs
Greece, Thomas Gabriel
Switzerland, Lavdrim Sylejmani
India, Arry Dabas
USA, Andres Giraldo
Venezuela, Jeyco Estaba
Dominican Republic, Joel Perez
Thailand, Mookkapon Posakabuth
Denmark, Alexander Bach

Special Awards:

Mr Physique: Macau, Martin Wang

Mr Photogenic: India, Arry Dabas
Mr Personality: Bahamas, Drew Palacious
Mr Internet Popularity: Singapore, Jason Chee
Mr Friendship: Denmark, Alexander Bach

New Urban Male Ambassador: Philippines, June Macasaet

Best Runway model: Latvia, Ivans Jevstignejevs

Best Face Awards: Puerto Rico, Jimmy Perez Rivera

Best in National Costume: Hong Kong, Guo Chuang Tao

1st runner up Best in National Costume: Vietnam, Nguyễn Quang Huân

2nd runner up Best in National Costume: Venezuela, Jeyco Estaba

Photos courtesy of Manhunt International Philippines Facebook

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June Macasaet is Philippines' Bet to Manhunt International 2012

Model June Macasaet from Lipa City, Batangas is the Philippine representative to the Manhunt International 2012 held in Bangkok, Thailand. The 29-year-old hunk will compete against 54 gorgeous men in the 16th edition of Manhunt International.

June Macasaet just won the local pageant last October 12 and flew to Bangkok last November 1. In an interview, he said that hard work, discipline, self confidence and faith to God were important cards right on his hands on his quest to win the said male pageant.

June joined the Century Tuna Superbods early this year and he was hailed runner-up to the eventual winner John Spainhour. With his experience in modeling and several competitions, June has a huge chance of making it to the Top 5 of Manhunt International. Standing at 6'1 and with that face and body to die for, June has it to grab the country's first ever Manhunt International sash.

Previous Philippine representatives to the said pageant include PBB alumnus Bruce Quebral (2002), model Brent Javier (2005) and former Star Magic artist Marvin Raymundo (2008).

The Manhunt International 2012 finals night will be be held at the Scala Theatre, Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand on November 9, 2012. 

All the best for our bet, June Macasaet!

Photos courtesy of Manhunt International Facebook page and Missosology

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