popnews.online

The annual international search for a gay role model had been set to take place in Hong Kong from 28 April to 4 May, 2019. Unfortunately, the local hosting company, which is located on the Chinese mainland, has confirmed that it cannot proceed with organising the contest due to a clampdown by the Chinese authorities on LGBTQ affirming events and campaigns. “It is with great disappointment that I’ve been informed that Mr Gay World will not be able to go ahead in Hong Kong due to the struggles that our Chinese colleagues and their families are facing in their homeland,” commented Eric Butter, President and Founder of Mr Gay World. “The safety of our delegates and their families is of utmost importance." The current Mr Gay World, Jordan Bruno from Australia, who won the 2018 title in Knysna, South Africa in May, expressed his dismay at the news. “I’m disappointed in the Chinese authorities for being unwilling to celebrate and uphold LGBTQ equality, but their stance demonst...

John Raspado of the Philippines was crowned Mr. Gay World 2917 during a contest among 21 gay men held in Madrid, Spain last May 10. Raspado also won special awards Best Formal Wear, Best in Swimwear, Best in Interview, Mr. Social Media and Mr. Popularity. First runner-up honors went to Candido Arteaga of Spain; Raf van Puuymbroeck of Belgium, 2md runner-up; Alexander Steyn, South Africa, 3rd runner-up; and Marco Tornese, Switzerland, 4th runner-up. Raspado, 36, has earlier promised to bring home the title. "I will be showcasing a different John Raspado. I have tons of supporters around the world. Yun siguro ang pinaka edge ko," said Raspado before he left for Spain. Raspado was trained under the Kagandahang Flores beauty camp headed by Rodgil Flores. It is the same team who groomed 2017 Bb. Pilipinas Universe Rachel Peters, the country's representative to the 2017 Miss Universe beauty pageant later this year. "Ang dami ko ng preparations simula...