Screen grab: YouTube/Mister InternationalMANILA — Kirk Bondad made the Philippines proud as he successfully won the Mister International 2025 crown.
The Filipino-German model and fitness trainer bagged the title after besting 40 candidates from across the globe during the finals held at MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, September 25.
Lebanon's Saadedine Hneineh was prolaimed first runner-up, with Choi Seung Ho of South Korea named second runner-up.
During the question and answer round, Bondad was asked: "If you win Mister international and you are invited to speak at the United Nations, what one social or political issue would you choose to highlight and why?"
He opted to focus on children, saying "we need to protect them and give them a chance."
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"Because today’s children will be tomorrow's leaders. Because ultimately, I believe if we can collectively do the right decisions, even in small steps, we will do a big impact internationally," he added.
PH's Kirk Bondad in Top 3 of Mister International's People's Choice contest
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Aside from the title, Bondad made it to the Top 5 of the National Costume competition, and in the Top 3 of the People's Choice contest.
Before Mister International, he wore the Philippine sash in Mr. World 2024, where he placed in the Top 20.
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