After weeks of competition, CAO XUÂN TÁI of VIETNAM was crowned MAN OF THE WORLD 2018 held at the Fil-Oil Flying V Arena in San Juan City, Philippines. He bested 26 others after going through rounds of preliminary and final rounds of competition last July 14, 2018.
Full list of winners:
Man of the World 2018 – Vietnam, Cao Xuân Tái
First Runner-up – Philippines, Clint Karkliñs
Second Runner-up – Malta, Bjorn Camilleri
Third Runner-up – Czech Republic, Ondrej Valenta
Fourth Runner-up – Thailand, Natapol AOn
Top 10:
Indonesia
Malta
Czech Republic
Myanmar
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
China
Korea
Peru
Top 17:
Iran (Best in Talent)
Philippines (World’s Choice Award)
Korea
Malta
Guam
Mongolia
Czech Republic
China
India
Nigeria
Thailand
Peru
Myanmar
Puerto Rico
Indonesia
Vietnam
Italy
Italy
Special Awards:
Best in National Costume – Philippines
Man of the World Congeniality – Philippines
Man of the World Personality – Singapore
Man of the World Photogenic – Ethiopia
Best in Swimwear – Mongolia
Best in Resorts Wear – Czech Republic
Man of the World Talent – Iran
World’s Choice – Philippines
Best in Casual Wear – Vietnam
Best in Formal Wear – Thailand
Fashion of the World – India
Man of the World Best in Advocacy – Myanmar
Mister Highland Bali Villas Resort and Spa – Philippines
“We are happy and we look forward to working with the new winner this year,” mentions PEPPS President Carlo Morris Galang. “We also thank our Man of the World 2017 Mustafa Elizali for a very memorable year. We wish him the best in the future.”
New Crown
Man of the World 2018 will be the first to wear the new custom crown designed by PEPPS officer JP Anonuevo. The crown, made of brass and plated in gold, features the symbol for the advocacy of Man of the World through 5 torches that mean passion and knowledge. The crown is further adorned by jade, tanzanites, and clear quartz.
Twenty seven candidates from all over the world competed in the second edition of the pageant.
Information by Peter Pe for Critical Beauty
