Last Sunday, March 13, Club Mwah in Manila, Philippines was held the Grand Finale of Mr. Gay World 2011. After a week of activities and cultural awareness in which the organization’s objective. The 23 candidates from Asia, Europe, Africa, America, Latin America, Canada and Australia participated in this event. Host country Philippines, welcomed them in a big hands and showed them the beautiful City. Now post Gala the guys are now Enjoying Boracay!!

Michael Kevin Holtz of the USA (1st Runner-up), Francois Nel of South Africa (Mr. Gay World 2011 Winner), Israel Acevedo of Spain (2nd Runner- Up)

From the Top 5 Finalist Winners.
Aaron Comis of New Zealand, 4th Runner-Up; Israel Acevedo of Spain, 2nd Runner-Up; Francois Nel of South Africa, Mr. Gay World 2011; Michael Kevin Holtz of the USA, 1st Runner-Up and Leigh Charles of Australia, 3rd Runner-Up.

Israel Acevedo from Spain won the Second Runner Up.
We remember last year that the Mr. Gay Europe was cancelled and all of the candidates where invited to Mr. Gay World 2011.

Michael Kevin Holtz, from USA made it to 1st runner up!

Mr. South Africa Francois Nel

In this photo, Last year winner Mr. Gay World 2010 Charl van den Berg and this year winner Mr. Gay World 2011 Francois Nel also from South Africa. For two consecutive year Winners are from South Africa. And a bonus to South Africa, it will be the host country for the next year Pageant!
All photos are credited to JR Sala Photography .
Favorite of all is Mr. Gay Australia Leigh Charles won as the 3rd Runner Up. Winning also 2 major awards: Best in Swimwear and Best in
Formal Wear.
Philippine Delegate Marc Ernest Biala made it as a Top 10 semifinalist and won two special awards.
The rest of the TOP 10 SEMI-FINALISTS:
Curacao, Rupert Arrindell
Estonia, Madis Raastas
Ireland, Barry Gouldsbury
Mexico, Juan Manuel Lopez
Philippines, Marc Ernest Biala
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Best in Swimwear – Australia, Leigh Charles
Best in Formal Wear – Australia, Leigh Charles
Best in National Costume -Philippines, Marc Ernest Biala
Mr. Photogenic – New Zealand, Aaron Comis
Mr. Congeniality – Estonia, Madis Raastas
Mr. Sports – Ireland, Barry Gouldsbury
People’s Choice (Online Poll winner) – Philippines, Marc Ernest Biala
Congratulations again to Francois Nell.