Filipino school teacher wows in Peru pageant

-


A pageant veteran-turned-history teacher has arrived home after he was crowned Mr. Star Model Universe 2018 during a pageant held in Lima, Peru recently.

Mark Andrew Baron, who was born in Surigao del Sur but raised in Navotas City, has been joining several pageants here and abroad before he finally clinched an international title. Baron also said that this would be his last stint in the pageant world.

"This will be my final pageant. After this, I will focus on being a teacher," said Baron, during an exclusive interview at his victory press conference held at the Kagandahang Flores beauty camp in Quezon City recently.


Baron came home with Joey Mancilla, national director of Mr. Star Model of the Philippines. He also thanked popular fashion designer Edwin Uy for his creating his national costume.

Other winners of the inaugural pageant were Mexico, Mr. Star Model World 2018; and Peru, Mr. Star Model International 2018.


The social studies teacher recalled that he had cough and sore throat when they went to Lima. He also said that they traveled to Peru for two days on a plane as he adjusted to the time zone of the host city. "First I had a sore throat. Then I lost my voice one day before the finals. Thank God I recovered.''

Mancilla, who personally handpicked Baron for the international pageant, said that Baron made a good impression in Peru being the only Asian contestant in the field.


"Baron is an educator who has discipline and good values. He is also involved in several charity works. The Peruvians were impressed especially when he speaks in Spanish," Mancilla said.

Asked to give an advice to aspiring male pageant contestants, Baron said: "Never give up on your dreams! Always try until you succeed." - ROBERT REQUINTINA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Diego Loyzaga on viral nude video: 'It was an accident'

-
Image
Kapamilya star Diego Loyzaga has admitted that he is reaching out to his father chief operating officer of Tourism Promotions Board Cesar Montano but he doesn't know if his dad knew that he was making the move. "Oo I am. Pero I don't even know kung alam n'ya. During the Christmas party of ABS CBN last year, I was with Tito Bayani (Agbayani). E magkapitbahay silang dalawa. And even Tito Bayani was telling me hindi na n'ya nakikita si Erpat. Lagi s'yang busy. Sinabi ni Tito Bayani, 'why don't you just text him?' "said Diego, when asked if he's reaching out to his father, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "Sabi ko, 'why not?' Nanghihinayang ako eh. Kung kelan ako sobrang seryoso na sa ginagawa ko sa showbiz na 'to, I wanna learn so much. I'm taking workshops with Tito Pen Medina at kung sinu-sino pa. Why not my dad? Why not my father?; "Nanghihinayang lang ako. Sa kont
Read more

The Philippines' handsomest security guards

-
Image
Security guards or security officers are those who are paid to protect property, assets, or people. They prevent risks and deter crime, watch out for looming danger, and report any crime they may encounter. But there are a number of them who, based solely on their mystery and good looks, are noticeably garnering a fan base. Meet the country’s most handsome security guards! REDGIE OLIVAR, SECURITY GUARD, SM City Lucena Photo credit: Je Olivar CHASE AUGUSTUS MARCUM III, SECURITY GUARD, Severina Diamond Subdivision ( Parañaque City) Photo Credit: @chaseagustusmarcum on FB GERRYL LOQUIAS,  SECURITY OFFICER, Department of Foreign Affairs (SM Megamall) Photo credit: @GerrylLoquias on FB  JEFFREY VALBUENA, SECURITY GUARD, Alarm Security and Investigation Services Inc. Photo credit: @JeffBalbuena on FB FT MONTERUBIO JR,,  SECURITY GUARD, SM Megamall Photo Credit: @PinoyBae on Twitter
Read more

Piolo Pascual on Shaina Magdayao: 'We are really open'

-
Image
Actor Piolo Pascual has said that his relationship with actress Shaina Magdayao is open as they don't hide anything from each other. "What's good about our relationship is that we are really open. We don't keep anything from each other. So I say what is true, what is sincere, what is right, what is honest and you'll never go wrong," said Pascual, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS-CBN recently. "Even if you are misquoted, as long as the communication lines are open and that you have a healthy relationship, then wala namang problema," added Pascual. Pascual and Magdayao were first romantically linked in 2012. Magdayao has said that she does not want to label her relationship with Pascual who earlier revealed that they have been exclusively dating for five years now. "Yes, it has been years that Piolo has been there for me as a great friend I can always count on. We have become very special to each
Read more