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Mr. Universe Tourism 2017
Richard Ricardo Keng Carter being crowned by former governor, Luis Chavit
Singson during the Coronation Night held at Palacio del Maynila.
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Richard Ricardo
Carter of Thailand bested 21 contestants from around the world to claim the
inaugural Mr. Universe Tourism 2017 title during the finals night held recently
at the Palacio de Maynila in Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila. The 22-year-old,
6-foot-1, actor and model was a strong favorite to win the newest male pageant presented
by the Kabataang Sama-samang Maglilingkod (KASAMA), Inc., headed by Gerald D.
Ortiz, Quezon Province 4th District board member, also the organizer of the
annual Mr. and Miss Philippine Youth which discovered actors Dingdong Dantes,
Onemig Bondoc and the late Rico Yan, among others.
Carter, whose
native name is Kong, starred in the 2015 hit gay-romance movie “Gray.” As Mr.
Universe Tourism 2017, Carter will act as a global tourism ambassador and will have
the chance to travel the world to promote tourism and his personal platform.
Kris Martin of
Canada, a 27-year-old, working nurse at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
was named First Runner-up. Marin was born in the Philippines but migrated in
Canada with his family when he was 7 years old.
Jin Stewart of
Korea, a 26-year-old, hip hop dancer from Vancouver, Canada and currently a
student in Communications and Political Economy, finished as Second Runner-up.
Named among
the Top 10 semifinalists were John Jayarr Agustin of the Philippines, Ritesh
Shetty of Mumbai, India, Philip Km of Myanmar, Atif Nazir of Pakistan, Ahmed Hassan of Sudan, Vu Linh
of Vietnam and Landjeet Karam of Manipur, India.
Earlier,
Agustin was awarded Best in Swimwear while the other Philippine representative CJ
Querol won Best in Formal Wear. Thu Rein Htun of Yangon, Myanmar was named best
in national costume. Words by ETON B. CONCEPCION / Photos by
Ferdinand Abejon
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