On Day 1 Manhunt International Delegates arrived in Manila, the Philippines will be the hosting country for this year’s edition. The final event will be scheduled for 1st October 2022. Paul Luzineau of the Netherlands will crown his successor at the end of the event.
Nine delegates have already arrived in the Philippines and the rest of the other 30 delegates will arrive soon. So far, Mister Philippines, United States, Brazil, El Salvador, Canada, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand are currently sight seeing around Manila and they will travel to the neighboring provinces to witness the rich Filipino culture and traditions. Remaining twenty nine delegates arrived to the Philippines on Day 2 of Manhunt International 2022.
Here are the Manhunt International 2022 Delegates who are currently in Manila.
Brazil – Hendson Baltazar Age: 31 years old
Height: 180cm 5 feet 11 inches Hometown: Maracanaú
He works as a model and fitness personal trainer. He has a Bachelor degree in Physical Education, is a university professor and participate in a series of social projects. He won the Best Body award in the Brazilian national contest, held in Brazil. He became the first contestant to compete with a prosthetic leg in the 22nd edition of Manhunt International.
Canada – Samuel Albert Age: 22 years old
Height: 185cm 6 feet 1 inches Hometown: New Brunswick
He graduated in correctional techniques and has recently been involved in modeling competitions. He has won Mister Atlantic 2022 prize and he will now represent Canada at Manhunt International 2022.
El Salvador – Gerard Ojeda Age: 23 years old
Height: 190cm 6 feet 3 inches
He is a young entrepreneur, he is studying Marketing at the ESI School of Management.
Nepal – Bikalp Raj Shrestha Age: 29 year old
Height: 188cm 6 feet 2 inches Hometown: Chitwan
He was the winner of Mister World Nepal 2018. Currently, he works as a gym trainer and maintains a healthy lifestyle.
Nigeria – Lam Chris Iroegbulam Age: 22 year old
Height: 188cm 6 feet 2 inches
A Nigerian model, On Air Personality, Content Creator, and an Environmentalist.
Philippines – Joshua Raphael de Sequera Age: 25 years old
Height: 193cm 6 feet 4 inches Hometown: Angeles, Pampanga
He has studied at Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and was a member of the university’s NCAA season 93 volleyball team, currently works as an executive property analyst. Joshua was the winner of the Global Asian (Male) Model Philippines in 2019. Son of former Supermodel and Binibining Pilipinas Maja/World 1992 Marina Benipayo, was appointed Mr. Manhunt Philippines 2022.
South Africa – Marcus Max Karsten Age: 26 years old
Height: 184cm 6 feet 1 inches Hometown: Centurion
He works as a Training Practitioner. Marcus won the title of Mister South Africa Global 2019 and he had previously represented South Africa at Mister Global 2019 in Thailand. This will be his second attempt to win an international title.
Thailand – Toto Phakon Rodkhumpiyaset 28 year old from Bangkok
Height: 179cm 5 feet 10.5 inches Hometown: Khon Kaen
He works as a professional actor for Channel 3 Thailand. He has completed his education at SPU Sripatum University in Bangkok. His cute boyish looks and charming personality have made him one of the fan favorites in this year’s competition.
United States of America – Elijah Van Zanten Age: 23-year-old
Height: 185cm 6 feet 1 inches Hometown: California
He is a professional fashion model and actor based in Los Angeles, California. Elijah comes from a diverse background including Dutch, Polish, German, Peruvian, and Native American ancestry.
Growing up, Elijah was fascinated with entertainment: movies, TV, music, video games, and art. Throughout his teenage years, he gained a keen eye for creating visual art. He studied animation at Saddleback College and California State University, Fullerton. Outside of school, he was contacted by a designer to walk in a fashion show. Following the show, he enrolled in acting classes, which further introduced him to the performing arts, leading to the start of his career as a model and actor.
