June Niño Mendoza Macasaet (born June 8, 1983), popularly known as June Macasaet, is a Filipino model, actor, and male pageant titleholder who was crowned Manhunt International 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2][3][4] He is the first Filipino to win the international male beauty pageant, and also holds the record for the longest reign (approximately 4 years) in the history of the competition, thus far.[5][6]
June Macasaet | |
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| Born | June Niño Mendoza Macasaet June 8, 1983 |
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| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Partner | Samuel Kenz (2003-2010) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Manhunt International Philippines 2012 Manhunt International 2012 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Major competition(s) | Century Tuna Superbods 2012 (1st Runner-up) Manhunt International Philippines 2012 (Winner) Manhunt International 2012 (Winner) (New Urban Male Ambassador) Fashion Asia 2014 Top Model (Winner) |
Personal life
editMacasaet is the eldest of four siblings. He was a college varsity basketball player and a BS Marketing graduate of Centro Escolar University-Manila. In 2022, Macasaet married Nicole Schmitz, Binibining Pilipinas International 2012.[7][8]
Pageantry
editManhunt International Philippines 2012
editMacasaet was named the winner of Manhunt International Philippines 2012 in the search held in Makati, Philippines.[9]
Manhunt International 2012
editMacasaet was crowned Manhunt International 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand, making him the first Filipino to win the title of Manhunt International since its creation in 1993. He bested 52 other candidates from around the world. Macasaet also received the special award for "Best Urban Male Ambassador". For now, he is the longest reigning Manhunt International. He reigned for 4 years until a new winner from Sweden was crowned in 2016.[10][11]
Career
editMacasaet was a professional model prior to joining pageants, but had more commercials, endorsements, and TV guestings after his Manhunt International triumph. His first acting appearance was in the daytime drama, Be Careful With My Heart (2013), followed by his appearance in the primetime fantasy drama, Dyesebel (2014). He co-hosted the reality show, Day Off of GMA News TV, along with beauty queen Ariella Arida in 2014. He appeared in the films Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki and Maria Leonora Teresa in 2013 and 2014 respectively.[12][13]
In 2014, Macasaet bagged the Asian Top Fashion Male Model of the Year representing the Philippines at the Fashion Asia Awards 2014 in China.[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Filipino wins Manhunt International 2012". ABS-CBN News. November 10, 2012.
- ^ "Pinoy model wins Manhunt Intl pageant in Thailand". GMA News. November 10, 2012.
- ^ "Filipino wins Mr. Manhunt International 2012". Rappler. November 11, 2012.
- ^ "PH's June Macasaet wins Manhunt International". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 10, 2012.
- ^ "Filipino wins Manhunt International 2012". ABS-CBN News. November 10, 2012.
- ^ "June Macasaet wins 1st 'Manhunt International' tilt for the Philippines". Elysplanet.com. November 10, 2012. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014.
- ^ "Hey June!: Why this hunk with a big heart is no longer on the hunt". The Philippine Star. June 6, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-06-13.
- ^ "June Macasaet wins 1st 'Manhunt International' tilt for the Philippines". Elysplanet.com. November 10, 2012. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014.
- ^ "June Macasaet Manhunt International- Philippines 2012". OPMBworldwide.com. October 12, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "Filipino wins Mr. Manhunt International 2012". Rappler. November 11, 2012.
- ^ "Hey June!: Why this hunk with a big heart is no longer on the hunt". The Philippine Star. June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Hey June!: Why this hunk with a big heart is no longer on the hunt". The Philippine Star. June 6, 2013.
- ^ "June Macasaet". IMDB.com.
- ^ "Dannielle bags Asia's Top Fashion Model 2014 award". Newsradio.lk. November 11, 2014.
