Egypt model is 2017 Man of the World
A 26-year-old model from Egypt was crowned Man of the World during the first pageant held at Esplanade One in Pasay City last Friday, July 28.
Crowd favorite Mustafa Galal Elizali, 26, edged out 27 other male candidates from around the world in the contest which advocates masculinity with responsibility.
First runner-up was Nguyen Huu Long of Vietnam while Abou Sahyoun Wasslim of Palestine won 2nd runner-up. Other candidates who finished in the top 5 are delegates from Moldova and Guam.
During the question and answer portion, the top three candidates were asked a common question "Why should you win Man of the World 2017?"
Mustafa repliied: "If given the chance to be Man of the World, he has to be man of his word. Three keys for Man of the World - being humble, simple and believe in himself. And that's how can he be responsible in his attitude, his mentality and everything. And he has to be an inspiration to every man, anytime and anywhere."
Mustafa is a graduate of commerce major in accounting at the Alexandria University in Egypt.
In Dubai, he worked for Porsche's administration department. He first competed in Starhunt contest where he won Mister Congeniality.
The 6'2 model is currently an official model for SM Philippines and Avon Philippines, a popular beauty line.
Philippine bet Police Inspector Christopher Dulagan finished in the top 10 during the finals. He advanced to the semis after he won the People's Choice Award.
Other contestants in the top 18 are delegates from Australia, Spain, Puerto Rico, Colombia, England (Best in Talent), Cape Verde (Best Introduction Video), Sri Lanka, Singapore, Zambia, Korea, Thailand, and Syria.
Winners of special awards were Palestine, Friendship; Thailand, Advocacy Award; Egypt,
Mr. Photogenic; Nepal, Charity; Afghanistan, Personality Award; Trendsetter Award, Algeria; Spain, Mr. iMaker; Philippines, Mister Popularity; and China, Fashion Award. - ROBERT REQUINTINA
* Images courtesy of Joy Arguil photography.
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