ENGLISH HUNK IS MR. WORLD 2019
By Noli A. Berioso
An Englishman was proclaimed the most desirable man for 2019 during the conclusion of Mr. World pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila Philippines last Friday, August 23.
Jack Heslewood, an advertising employee and a former aerospace engineer bested seventy one other international delegates of the biennial pageant. This is the first time that an Englishman won the coveted title since its inception way back mid 90s.
First runner-up honor went to a doctor from South Africa Fezile Mkhize while early favorite Brian Faugier of Mexico placed second-runner up. Completing the Top five are Dominican Republic Alejandro Martinez and Brazil Carlos Franco. The rest of the Top 12 were composed of Austria, Norther Ireland, Philippines, Lebanon, Poland, Tonga and Nepal.
Continental winners are Mr World Asia/Pacific JB Saliba of the Philippines, Mr World Africa Fezile Mkhize of South Africa, Mr World Europe @Alberto Alberto Nodale of Austria, Mr World Americas Brian Faugier of Mexico and Mr World Caribbean Alejandro Martinez of Dominican Republic
The two-hour spectacular show was hosted by former Miss World 2013 Megan Young and was beamed all over the world thru pay per view