A MODEL from Bulgaria was crowned Man of the World 2019.
Daniel Georgiev Georgiev edged out 29 other gorgeous male contestants from around the world for the title.
Other winners were: Kim Jin Kyu, Korea, 1st runner-up; Jean Fillippe, Brazil, 2nd runner-up; Jakub Jurcak, The Czech Republic, 3rd runner-up; and JP Ocat, Philippines, 4th runner-up.
Winners of special awards were: Brazil, best advocacy; India, photogenic; Namibia, fashion of the world; Czech Republic, best in beach wear; Bulgaria, best in swimwear; Korea, formal wear; Spain, best in national costume; Nepal, media’s choice.
Georgiev also won two corporate awards from pageant sponsors David Salon and Psalmstre.
Since he arrived in Manila, the Bulgarian hunk already captured the hearts of Pinoy pageant fans who tagged him Captain America.
Georgiev has walked the runways of fashion capitals around the world for popular brands.
In 2012, Georgiev competed in Manhunt International pageant but did not place. (ROBERT R. REQUINTINA)