After Kirk Bondad’s recent victory in the Mister International pageant in Thailand, another German-Filipino hunk seemed to be following his footsteps and won a national title.
Fitness model Oliver Eugen Kretz was crowned Man of the World Philippines at the 12th Misters of Filipinas finals held at the SM North Edsa Skydome in Quezon City on Oct. 22.
The hunk from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, bested 24 other aspirants for the title, and inherited the crown from Aian Abad Santos. Kretz will try to post the Philippines’ first win in the Manila-based Man of the World pageant next year.
Several other national titleholders were proclaimed alongside Kretz when the ceremonies concluded early morning on Thursday, Oct. 23. Tarlaqueño Jacob Kier Gomez inherited the Mister Fitness Supermodel World Philippines title from 2024 Mister Fitness Supermodel World second runner-up Denver Argana, and will try to post the Philippines’ first Mister Fitness Supermodel World win next year.
Pageant veteran Kristzan Karlo Delos Santos from Cavite received the Top Model of Universe Philippines 2025 from last year’s titleholder Gian Antonio Guidicelli, who still has not competed in the international tilt.
The Caviteño lad had already competed abroad before, and finished second in both the 2022 Mister Grand International and 2023 Man Hot Star International contests.
Pampanga’s Krishna Yasser Rodriguez was proclaimed Mister Celebrity International Philippines 2025, while Imus’ Calix Kayden Esguerra was hailed as Mister Teen of the Universe Philippines 2025.
Heavy favorites Juan Carlos Lopez of Bataan and John Nietzche Hipolito of Bulacan were proclaimed Mister Tourism Philippines 2025 and first runner-up, respectively. /edv