Mister Brazil, Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio, crowned Mister International

Kuching, Malaysia, December 31, 2007 - This evening, during one of the year's most exciting annual events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Mister Brazil Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio as MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2007.

The 28-year-old contestant from Sao Paulo won the judges’ votes at the conclusion of the 2nd annual pageant that took place from Sarawak Chamber Ballroom. Alan is a banker and model who hopes to become a great actor and international model.

MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2007 was chosen by an international panel of celebrity judges which included: President of the ASEAN Handicraft Promotion and Development Association Singapore Galen Hogan; President of Society Atelier Sarawak, President of the ASEAN Handicraft Promotion and Development Association Malaysia and internationally renowned designer Edric Ong, Radio Personality Jennifer Lau; Indonesian renowned designer Wayan Widiatmika; Model Agent Melinda Omar; Inter-Tourism player Audrey Wan Ullok. International Artist and Sculptor from Ireland, Daf; internationally renowned artist Ramsey Ong .

Throughout the two-hour event, the contestants competed in three categories: swimwear, evening wear and interview. During these competitions, the Top Five Finalists were selected before the crowning. MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2006 Wissam Hanna crowned his successor at the conclusion of the two-hour pageant, before an estimated viewing audience of more than 1,400, followed by worldwide viewing audience via the Mister Singapore Organization Web site www.MisterSingapore.Org.

Final Results:

First Runner-up: Mister Korea Oh Jong Sung will assume the duties of MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2007 if the Titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill his responsibilities.

Second Runner-up: Mister Greece Aristotellis Spyridon Bolovinos
Third Runner-up: Mister Venezuela Alberto Garcia
Fourth Runner-up: Mister Lebanon Bassel Abou Hamdan
Rest of Top Ten: Mister Costa Rica Berni Madrigal, Mister India Dhawan, Mister Latvia Armands Berzins, Mister Singapore Gabriel Goh and Mister USA Jacob Hill.

• One Men Show Photogenic Award: Mister Venezuela Alberto Garcia. The press photographers voted on the contestant who exemplifies great looks through the lens of a camera.
• MSO Congeniality Award: Mister Guatemala Gudiel Osberto Rivera Mansilla. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the contestant’s peers, who voted for him as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational contestant.
• MSO Spirit Award: Mister Brazil Alan Bianco Martini Malgioglio. This award is presented to the contestant selected for his outstanding qualities such as character, sportsmanship, achievement, personal growth, and a willingness to promote the positive aspects of competition.
• National Costume Award: Mister Lebanon Bassel Abou Hamdan. This award is presented to the contestant who displayed his country’s pride and spirit best in costume.
• National Director Award: Rafael Robert Delfin of the United States. This award is presented to the national director selected for his outstanding leadership qualities, and a willingness to promote the pageant in his/her country.

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