There’s no clear stand out among the 29 contestants participating in Mister International this year and the result could be a non-favorite just like last year when Ngo Tien Doan from Vietnam won the title. However, there are 10 delegates who project very well and one of them could win it all. They are:

1. VIETNAM, Lê Xuân Vĩnh Thụy

The producers of Mister International came from Singapore and there’s a big chance that they will favor Asian delegates just like last year when Vietnam won the title. Vietnam sent a better contestant this year and a back-to-back victory for this country is highly possible.

2. GREAT BRITAIN, William Moore

Mr. Great Britain has a handsome face and nice physique. He’s got that movie star look that surely stands out.

3. BELGIUM, Thomas Ladangh

Mr. Belgium is a dead-ringer of American heartthrob Zac Efron. Having the look similar to the High School Musical star makes this delegate a crowd favorite.

4. VENEZUELA, Luis Nuzzo

Lusi Nuzzo is the oldest among the contestants. At 30 years old, he has the most experience. And he’s from the land of pageantry, Venezuela! How can he go wrong?

5. EGYPT, Karim Jamal El Din

His rugged good looks and great physique could take him to the Top 5.
Here’s the continuation of our Power Ranking for Mister International 2009.

6. SPAIN, Hector Soria

22-year-old Hector is perhaps the most photogenic among the bunch but his physique is not that impressive as there are more than 10 contestants who are more buff than him.

7. INDONESIA, Holly Feriston

Indonesia has a good track record in Mister International and Holly Feriston could keep that momentum.

8. BOLIVIA, Joan Bruno Kettels Torrico

Mr. Bolivia is among the early favorites to win the title though i’m not sure by now if he was able to maintain the expectations. Nevertheless, he is a strong delegate and could penetrate the finals as well.

9. GREECE, Nikos Douramanis

Nikos is the tallest among the contestants and this alone can get him the attention that he needs. His charming but somehow mischievous look is working for him.

10. PHILIPPINES, Michael Manansala

His shaved head and charismatic personality stands out. If the judges are not looking for the “body-builder” types, then Michael has the chance to become the Philippines’ second Mr. International after Alexander Aquino brought home the bacon in 2001.

STRONG ALTERNATES: Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Ireland, Angola, India, Malta, Pakistan, Poland, Singapore and Thailand.

CAN PULL A SURPRISE: Lebanon, Taiwan (hometown delegate), Colombia, Slovenia and France.

LONG SHOT: China, Korea and New Zealand.

Gino Wouters is Belgium’s delegate to Mister International 2009 happening in Taiwan.