Gil Wagas crowned Mister International Philippines 2013

Gil Wagas of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu was crowned Mister International Philippines 2013 on Friday, June 21, 2013, at the FilOil-Flying V Arena in San Juan. He charmed the judges with his “Wagas Smile” and great physique, thus, besting 23 other gorgeous contestants from around the country.

He also won Best in Regional Costume, Mister Informatics and Mister Psalmstre special awards.

1st runner-up was Wilfred Placencia of Dumaguete City. He will represent the Philippines at the 2014 Gentleman Universe in Chile.

2nd runner-up went to Jeffrey Sanchez of Bacolod.

Special Awards:

Best in Regional Costume - Gil Wagas, Lapu Lapu City
Mister Showbiz Sosyal - John Edward Custodio, Quezon City
Best in Swimwear - Jeffrey Yamanouchi, Fil-Japan Community
Mister Envy Me - Troy Cuizon, Cainta, Rizal
Mister Lancaster - Troy Cuizon, Cainta, Rizal
Mister Photogenic - Herbert Villeta, Negros; Troy Cuizon, Cainta, Rizal
Mister Friendship - Jeffrey Yamanouchi, Fil-Japan Community
Mister Informatics - Gil Wagas, Lapu Lapu City
Mister Psalmstre - Gil Wagas, Lapu Lapu City

Panel of Judges:

Lilibeth Pernecita
Cary Santiago
Albert Andrada
Czarina Gatbonton
John Paul Herrera
Aaron Lim
Mister Singapore 2012 and Mister International 1st runner-up Ron Teh
Mister International 2012 Ali Hammoud
Alex Moico
Dr. Radi Apostol
Renee Salud
Jim Acosta

For more photos, visit Mister International Philippines’ Facebook page.

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