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Filipino-German model Kirk Bondad bags Mister International 2025 crown
Filipino-German Kirk Bondad, a 28-year-old wellness director and supermodel, has been crowned Mister International 2025, marking a historic second win for the Philippines in the pageant.
He triumphed over 40 international contestants in the 17th edition of the competition held on September 25 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bondad impressed the judges with his insightful answers, particularly his response to a question about critical thinking and democracy in the era of fake news and misinformation.
Mister Lebanon Saadedine Hneineh was the 1st runner-up, and Mister Korea Seung-ho Choi was the 2nd runner-up.
The last Mister International Filipino winner was policeman Neil Perez in 2014.
Bondad also landed in the Top 5 for the Best National Costume award with his "Perlas Celestia" ensemble, designed by Patrick Isorena.
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