ROMMantics FINAL PICKS: THREE CORNERED FIGHT IN MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2019


by Direk Romm Burlat


Two more days and a new Mister International will be crowned.

I have seen and talked to all the candidates in their initial presentation. I also followed their journey in Ilocos via the social media. I watched all the videos and seen the photos of each and every single candidate. All things being considered, here are my final choices:

It is a three-cornered fight among Mister Czech Republic, Mister Vietnam and Mister Norway. Any one of the three deserves the title. Perhaps, it's the interview that will set them apart. Although  Mister Vietnam lacks the facility of the English language but if he delivers a good answer with a good interpreter, I will have him crowned as Mister International 2019. Mister Czech Republic who was my initial favorite may slide a little bit as first runner up but he still has the makings of a king. So, it won't be a surprise if he will end up as the winner. Mister Norway whom I believe is one of the most prepared candidates can easily beat them all. Two other Asian candidates will round up in the Top Five. Mister Hongkong for me is a front runner in many ways. With his body, heights and looks, he may grab the title easily on the final night. Mister Thailand is an early favorite. His height may be a disadvantage but again, not all winners are tall but they stand tall. Mister Thailand can easily be the last man standing.

Rounding up in the Top Eleven ( I can't decide on my 12th choice. Mister Spain may be it) are Venezuela, Lebanon, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Slovenia and Australia.

Mister Venezuela who should win Mister Congeniality may end up in the Top Five. But with plenty of them in the looks department, it would be a tight race and ranking may just differ on the judges choices. Mister Lebanon who for me has the most handsome face among the candidates may not end up in the Top Five. Most of them have well chiseled bodies and he lacks a bit of it. Nevertheless, his  catwalk skills and wit may be his saving graces and he may end up in the Elite 5. Another Mister Congeniality is Mister Philippines. I admire his probinsyano looks and attitude. For me, these are plus points. He should just overcome his shyness and transform himself with a bit of angas. If he will have these on the final night plus his wit, the crown is not really far behind. Mister Puerto Rico already has it. He just needs a little bit of fans from the crowd. Mister Slovenia has all the makings of a winner but I just find something lacking in him. Mister Australia is another bet nevertheless, I find him not too good at people mingling and camaraderie.

Whoever wins on Sunday, my congratulations.



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