The last minute replacement was hailed as the 2009 Mister International Philippines.  The 23-year old freelance model was just a replacement for a Mister International Philippines contestant Francis Soo who had to leave for Davao because his grandmother passed away.  Michael Manansala placement in the pageant was just a couple of days prior to the finals night.

Other winners in the contest were Thomas Anthony Malko (1st runner-up), Farzam Nasirian (2nd runner-up) and Abdul Wallace (3rd runner-up).

The winners of 2009 Mister International Philippines drew some negative feedback.  The 2nd Runner-Up Farzam Nasirian was unable to answer during the Question and Answer portion of the contest because he, admittedly, was not good in English or Tagalog. He nevertheless won because the other criteria used in the pageant pulled up his final score. The criterion for judging used was 40% for the Face, 40% for the Physique and 20% for the Personality. Judges were instructed to give scores between 70 to 100.

On the other hand the Grand Winner Michael Manansala, drew sneer from the crowd when he cited “Pinoy Big Brother” winner Will Devaughn as his role model. Manansala has a striking resemblance to Devaughn in skin color and for being a skinhead.¬† Aside from being named Mister International Philippines 2009, Manansala also won the Mister Personality Award.

Michael won P50,000.00 in cash and the privilege to represent the country in the upcoming Mister International 2009 pageant to be held later this year in Taiwan.

Mister International Philippines 2009 Winners

Grand Winner:
Michael “Mike” Manansala, 23, Pampanga

1st Runner Up:
Thomas Anthony “Anton” Malko, 23, Quezon City

2nd Runner Up:
Farzam Nasirian, 20, Iran

3rd Runner Up:
Abdul Wallace, 23, Bohol

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