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5th Mister Supranational Competition Postponed
Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, President of the Miss and Mister Supranational Organization, announced today that both competitions have been postponed. Annually scheduled for December, the 12th edition of Miss Supranational and 5th edition of Mister Supranational will now take place in 2021.
“Having our competitions during a global pandemic was never an option for us. It is not a risk that we are prepared to take and we do not feel 2020 is a good time for an international event with so many participating countries. Our number one priority is the health, safety and well-being of our contestants, therefore it was an easy decision to make. During the coming months, we will evaluate the situation in the world and consult with our broadcast partner to determine the best date for our next competitions. I want to reiterate that we will be back stronger than ever when we feel assured that it is possible to travel easily and safely and that the host country is safe, too,” Parzutka von Lipinski said.
The reigning Miss Supranational, Anntonia Porsild from Thailand, and Mister Supranational, Nate Crnkovich from the United States, will continue being the official ambassadors of the organization as their reigns will be extended until the next competitions take place. “We are very fortunate to have two exceptional title holders who have been gracious and understanding during this difficult year. I believe they deserve a longer reign and we hope to give them more opportunities when the world becomes more stable,” stated Parzutka von Lipinski.
“As some candidates have already been selected and more will be chosen in the coming months, we will use the extra time to highlight and feature the journey of each contestant in the running for the next Miss and Mister Supranational titles in greater depth than ever before. I hope that when our next competitions start, our Supra fans will have a clear knowledge and understanding of each candidate’s aspirations and how they aim to inspire others,” added Miss and Mister Supranational Creative Director, Andre Sleigh.
International Nurses Day
It's International Nurses Day. Sending love and thanks to our own Mister Supranational, Nate Crnkovich, and all the nurses out there for their dedication and service, especially during this very difficult time in the world. We salute you!
United States Wins Mister Supranational 2019
Mister United States, Nate Crnkovich, a 24 year old ER and Trauma nurse from Omaha, Nebraska was elected Mister Supranational 2019 at the conclusion of a spectacular event held at the International Congress Center in Katowice, Silesia, Poland on December 7th. He was sashed by outgoing title holder Prathamesh Maulingkar from India. It’s the first title for the United States and Nate will reign as the fourth Mister Supranational.
Italo Cerquiera from Brazil was named the runner-up, while Alonso Martinez Vivanco from Peru finished in third place. Tomasz Zarzycki from Poland and Leonardo Carrero from Venezuela completed the top 5 as third and fourth runners-up respectively.
Rounding out the top 10 were the contestants from the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, India, Ecuador and the winner of the Supra Fan Vote, South Africa. The top 20 included the contestants from Canada, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Chile, Thailand, Vietnam, Malta, Laos, the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea.
The new Mister Supranational, Nate Crnkovich, wins a cash prize of US$15,000 and will be working for the Mister Supranational Organization alongside the new Miss Supranational, Anntonia Porsild from Thailand. For appearance request in the United States, please contact alan@misssupranational.com and for international appearance requests, please contact andre@mistersupranational.com
Full results:
Mister Supranational 2019: Nate Crnkovich (United States)
1st runner-up: Italo Cerquiera (Brazil)
2nd runner-up: Alonso Martinez Vivanco (Peru)
3rd runner-up: Tomasz Zarzycki (Poland)
4th runner-up: Leonardo Carrero (Venezuela)
Continental Titles:
Mister Supranational Africa: Rushil Jina (South Africa)
Mister Supranational Americas: Nicolas Asanza (Ecuador)
Mister Supranational Asia: Varun Verma (India)
Mister Supranational Caribbean: Angel Holguin (Dominican Republic)
Mister Supranational Europe: Jan Solfronk (Czech Republic)
Mister Supranational Oceania: Manutea Benet-Brissonett
Prathamesh Honored with Pride of India Award
Mister Supranational, Prathamesh Maulingkar, received the Pride of India Award from the Managing Director of the Times of India Group, Mr. Vineet Jain, and Natasha Grover, Brand and Operations Head of the Miss and Mister India Organization. The award was presented to him during the Miss India Awards Gala Night in Mumbai and celebrates his success as the first Indian and Asian winner of the Mister Supranational title.
“I am so honored to receive such a big award. It is by far the biggest achievement of my career so far. My goal was always to do myself, my family and my country proud. So this award is a dream come true,” an elated Prathamesh said after the event.
Congratulations, Prathamesh! You are an exceptional young man and your Suprafamily is SUPRA proud of you!
Adventures with Elephants
The Supra team traveled to Bela Bela in South Africa's Limpopo Province during their visit to the country to learn more about elephant conservation at the Rory Hensman Conservation and Research Unit. The RHCRU is dedicated to the holistic and sustainable conservation of elephants and other wildlife in a modernizing Africa. Former Miss Supranational South Africa, Belinde Schreuder, is an ambassador for this organization. She invited Miss Supranational, Valeria Vazquez, Mister Supranational, Prathamesh Maulingkar, and Mister Supranational South Africa, Rushil Jina, to learn more about these majestic creatures during a two hour visit to 'Adventures With Elephants'.
Poaching is a huge problem in African and many wildlife species are threatened by people who capture or kill them illegally for their fur, horns, tusks or skin. The RHCRU exists in memory of Rory Hensman who made it his mission to give value to elephants by helping people understand them and their value to the world better. His sons Mike and Sean have vowed to continue their father's mission.
Tourists can visit Adventures with Elephants to learn more about these creatures while research is being by the RHCRU at the same time. An adult elephant consumes up to 300kg of food daily - overpopulation in game parks can have a disastrous effects on its ecosystem while underpopulation can threaten the existence of these incredible creatures.
Speaking after the visit, Mister Supranational, Prathamesh Maulingkar said "Poaching is a real problem. Not only in Africa, but also across the world. We have to help make people aware of what will happen if we don’t do something about this. I am very grateful that I could experience the work that is being done here first-hand and learn more about elephants at the same time. "
For more information or to make a small donation that will go towards food for the elephants, please visit www.rhrcu.com
Mister Supranational Vietnam Contest Launched
Mister Supranational, Prathamesh Maulingkar, and Miss Supranational, Valeria Vazquez, attended a press conference earlier today in Ho Chi Minh City to launch the first ever Mister Supranational Vietnam Competition. Mister Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski congratulated the Miss Supranational Vietnam Organization on this step by saying he is delighted to strengthen the Supra family’s relationship with the Dream Team we have in Vietnam.
“I am very honored to be heading this challenge as we look for an exceptional delegate for our country,” said National Director Mr. Minh Trunh of the HD Group. “It’s Vietnam’s time to shine! And we will deliver!” he continued. Prathamesh explained what the title meant to him and told the media contingent he is excited about welcoming Vietnam’s first ever delegate to the 4th Mister Supranational Competition later this year.
Zoom TV Produces Special Homecoming Episode for Prathamesh
He did it for India and became the first Indian and Asian man to clinch the title of Mister Supranational and his country welcome him with open arms upon his return. Mister Supranational 2018, Prathamesh Maulingkar, returned back to his home country as a hero with a wonderful homecoming to Mumbai and Goa arranged by the Times of India Group. A crew from Zoom TV accompanied him for 6 days and filmed everything related to his homecoming for a special television show to honor Prathamesh. Watch it here:
Press Conference at Goa Marriott
The incredible management and staff of the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa have shown the Miss and Mister Supranational Organization to true hospitality during the past year. Not only did they host Miss Supranational 2017, Jenny Kim, and Creative Director, Andre Sleigh, during their trip to Goa in last year, but they also hosted a press conference during Mister Supranational 2018, Prathamesh Maulingkar’s homecoming celebration.
General Manager, Mr. Gaurav Apte, welcomed Prathamesh, Andre and the Miss India Team back for a lunch meeting followed by a press conference. It was the first time for Prathamesh to meet the local media following his win. During the press conference, Andre explained the vision and mission to the Mister Supranational Organization to the members of the media attending. Speaking of Prathmaesh he said, “ We are delighted to welcome the Pride of Goa to our family. He will be a wonderful ambassador for Goa and India, but let’s not forget that he is now also an ambassador for all the 38 countries that shared the stage with him in Krynica-Zdroj.”
Our new Mister Supranational was given the opportunity to address the media to thank them for their ongoing support since he won the title of Mister Supranational India at the end of 2017. He also received many questions from the media. Prathamesh spoke about his excitement about being the first Indian and Asian man to win the title, his love for his home state and also his plans for the future.
“Of course, I am interested in pursuing all the opportunities coming my way and I will try my very best to capitalize on them. I also really want to support my state and be a fantastic ambassador for Goa during my reign and after.” Asked about his advocacy, Maulingkar became very serious, “Call me Aquaman, a water baby, anything to do with the water and I take it as a big compliment. I love the ocean and spend a great deal of my time in it. What concerns me most is the amount of plastic pollution I see nowadays. It’s already almost too late. We must act now and that will be my greatest advocacy during my reign.”
Once the press conference had concluded, Mr Apte surprised Prathamesh with most incredible victory cake made by the world famous Goa Baking Company Cake Shop in the hotel. “This cake really tells a story. It’s a true representation of me and everything that is important to me,” Prathamesh smiled. “It’s so beautiful, I am finding it hard to cut it,” he continued before finally cutting the cake and in honor of one of the customs in his country, feeding both Apte and Sleigh a piece of his victory cake before tasting it himself.
The Mister Supranational Organization would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mister Gaurav Apte and his staff at the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa for their hospitality and support.
Goa Celebrates Their Golden Boy
Photo courtesy of the Times of India
Following his welcome in the massive city of Mumbai, it was time for India’s smallest state, Goa, to show their love for their new Mister Supranational, Prathamesh Maulingkar. Goa is, of course, famous for its beautiful beaches and the tourism industry is booming, but to Prathamesh it’s just home. Despite a 5 am flight, he could not contain his excitement as he boarded the plane. “I am going home! Goa, here I come!” he exclaimed as he boarded the plane.
Upon arrival, his family, friends and supporters were waiting for him, chanting his name as he stepped out of the arrivals hall. His delighted family were beaming with pride and there were hugs all around as they finally go their chance to welcome their loved one back. Prathamesh greeted every person who showed up personally.
As the team made their way to the Maulingkar family home in Tivim, we spotted posters all along the roadsides offering congratulations to Prathamesh for becoming the first Indian and Asian Mister Supranational. Interestingly, it was also this small village that produced a similar feat in 1966 with Dr. Reita Faria in London.
Waiting for Maulingkar at his family home, was his mentor Wendell Rodricks, who told him how proud he was of him. Rodricks was the one who spotted his potential as a model when a serious injury ended his dreams of a football career.
But there was someone else Maulingkar could not wait to see, his “baby” Zeus, a five year old Rottweiler. Zeus, who is not too fond of strangers, turned into a puppy when he saw his “dad” and the two were all over each other on the floor as photographers clicked away. Once Zeus was safely locked away, Prathamesh, some of his friends, the Times of India and Zoom TV, and Miss/Mister Supranational Creative Director, Andre Sleigh, accompanied him to his favorite breakfast spot for a traditional Goan breakfast.
Photos courtesy of Times of India and Goa Times!
Special thanks also to the Goa Airport for their patience and kind treatment from all of us at the Mister Supranational Organization!
Hero's Welcome For Prathamesh in Mumbai
Mister Supranational 2018, Prathamesh Maulingkar, who became the first man from India and Asia to win the Mister Supranational title, was greeted back in his homeland with a hero’s welcome when he touched down in Mumbai. Dozens of members of the media, eager fans and even a special surprise in the form of his sister showing up greeted the ecstatic new Mister Supranational. “I still can’t process it,” Maulingkar beamed as he was whisked away to his hotel. “It’s incredible. I can really feel the love and I am just so honoured and blessed.”
Prathamesh had an intense schedule of media, television and radio interviews, which meant very little sleep and lost of handshakes, hugs and conversation. He impressed everyone with his charm and charisma as he spoke about his journey to the title, his plans for the year and the future. “Like I always do, this year you will see me giving 100% of my focus and energy,” he expressed on more than one occasion.
Nivedita Saboo, the woman behind our Mister Supranational’s incredible sense of style, also threw a lavish party in his honor. Times of India MD, Mr. Vineet Jain, took time out of his incredibly busy schedule to come and congratulate Prathamesh in person. Miss and Mister India National Director, Natasha Grover, also thanked their latest title holder for making their country proud. “Prathamesh, we have always believed in you and your hard work and dedication paid off. You truly deserve this,” she said before planting a congratulatory kiss on his cheek. “Prathamesh, you represented your country with so much passion and pride and now you will do the same for our organization and all the other countries that shared the stage with you. I am so honoured to welcome you to our family,” said Miss and Mister Supranational Creative Director, Andre Sleigh.
Showing how loved he is in his home country, the event was also graced with the presence of some of the big names in the beauty pageant industry such as Manushi Chhillar, Rohit Khandelwal, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nehal Chudasama, Peden Ongmu, Vishnu Menon, Jitesh Singh Deo and Althamash Faraz among others.
India wins Mister Supranational 2018 in a spectacular event!
From left to right: Netherlands (5th), Thailand (4th), India (winner), Gabriel Correa, Poland (2nd), Brazil (3rd). Photo Ricardo Carvalho.
Spectacular! This is how the final live show of Mister Supranational 2018 can be described. WIth stage director and choreographer Tomasz Baranski back in the Supra team, a fantastic stage production and an excellent group of candidates, Mister Supranational was entertaining from the beginning until the end.
Our competitors started the show as the most handsome pirates in the world, in an exhilarating opening number! They were then introduced one by one wearing Pierre Cardin smart and elegante looks, and also brought the temperature up when wearing Self Collection in the swimwear competition. The 39 hunks not only walked the runway as models, but they also danced like professionals, catching the audience´s attention and enthusiasm at all times.
Preliminary challenges winners who made it to the Top 20 were:
Puerto Rico, Jose Alfredo Galarza - Push-up in snow challenge (Curaçao placed second)
Brazil, Samuel Costa - Mountain Bike challenge (Peru and Togo were in the Top 3 of this competition)
Russia, Mikhail Baranov - Talent Winner (2-Sri Lanka, 3-Dominican Republic, 4-USA, 5-Mexico)
Myanmar, Ellis Lwin - Mister Popularity (Facebook Voting)
Other 16 quarter-finalists were chosen by the preliminary judges after swimwear, formal wear and interview competitions, which were held during the two weeks previous to the final. They were:
Norway - India - Philippines - Dominican Republic - Panama - Slovakia - United States - Spain - Curaçao - Thailand - Czech Republic - Malta - Netherlands - Mexico - Poland - Sri Lanka.
The next 5 on the list, who were all very close to making the cut were: Colombia (21st), Togo (22nd), Venezuela (23rd), Canada (24th) and Equatorial Guinea (25th).
The show went on with more exciting runway shows for the jury to pick the 10 delegates who would go on. And they were:
Slovakia, Brazil, Thailand, Poland, Dominican Republic, India, Norway, USA, Sri Lanka and Netherlands.
By the sound of Time of My Life, the 10 finalists did an amazing job with Tomasz Baranski´s dancers, taking the stage by storm and showing some great dance moves! Questions and answers helped the judges with their final decisions, and the moment of truth finally arrived:
4th runner-up was Mister Supranational Netherlands, Ennio Fafieanie;
3rd runner-up was Mister Supranational Thailand, Kevin Dasom;
2nd runner-up was Mister Supranational Brazil, Samuel Costa;
1st runner-up was Mister Supranational Poland, Jakub Kutcher;
And the big winner was Mister Supranational India, Pratamesh Maulingkar! He received the sash and the first hug from Mister Supranational 2017 Gabriel Correa. The just elected Miss Supranational 2018, Valeria Vazquez of Puerto Rico, handled him the winner´s trophy. Then it was party time, as all other competitors invaded the stage to celebrate with Mister Supranational 2018!
Continental winners, the highest regional ranked candidates aside from those who placed in the Top 5, were:
From left to right, the Supra kings of: Caribbean (Dominican Republic), África (Togo), Americas (USA), Asia (Sri Lanka), Oceania (New Caledonia) and Europe (Slovakia). Photo Milton Mieloch
Africa - Togo, Kwassy Adjamah
Americas - United States, Nicholas Kotselas
Asia - Sri Lanka, Tymeron Carvalho
Caribbean - Dominican Republic - Daniel Sicheneder
Europe - Slovakia - Jan Palko
Oceania - New Caledonia - Kevin Aubry
Other Special Awards´ Winners were:
Best Social Media - Poland, Jakub Kutchner
Mister Group Thermaleo - Netherlands, Ennio Fafieanie
Mister Supranational Best Body - India, Pratamesh Maulingkar
Mister Supranational Best in Formal Wear - Norway, Mathias Duma
Mister Supranational Friendship - Colombia, Andres Mejia Vallejo
Mister Supranational Personality - Togo, Kwassy Adjamah
Mister Supranational Photogenic - Malta, Benoît Bartolo
Mister Supranational Top Model - Spain, Fabian Perez
Final Top 10 standings:
6th place - Slovakia - Jan Palko
7th place - Dominican Republic - Daniel Sicheneder
8th place - Sri Lanka - Tymeron Carvalho
9th place - United States - Nicholas Kotselas
10th place - Norway - Mathias Duma
Final Top 20 standings:
11th place - Spain, Fabian Perez
12th place - Panama, Ryan Stone
13th place - Czech Republic, Jakub Kochta
14th place - Curaçao, Quinton Martina
15th place - México, Alejandro Garcia
16th place - Puerto Rico, Jose Alfredo Galarza
17th place - Malta, Benoît Bartolo
18th place - Philippines, Marco Poli
19th place - Russia, Mikhail Baranov
20th place - Myanmar, Ellis Lwin
About Mister Supranational 2018, Pratamesh Maulingkar
Pratamesh Maulingkar hails from Goa, India. He is 27 years old, 1.91 m-tall. The new Mister Supranational was once a football player who defended his national team. In the next few days he will travel to Thailand to atend the Miss Universe finals, and after that, a big homecoming event is being prepared to welcome him in India!
Congratulations to the winner and to all extraordinary candidates! Many thanks to our sponsors, staff and fans! Let´s follow the new Mister Supranational in his amazing journey!
Mister Supranational 2018: Preliminary Interviews
On Tuesday, December 4th, Hotel Nawigator hosted the preliminary competition for Mister Supranational 2018. In groups of 6 or 7 candidates, all 39 competitors had the opportunity to introduce themselves and say what they should be chosen as the winner. Some candidates also answered eventual questions by the judges. The judges were:
- Katarzyna Lenssinck-Kotyniak, Direct Marketing Manager of Thermaleo
- Bartek Osumek, Project Manager at Mister Supranational
- Gabriel Correa, Mister Supranational 2017
- Katarzyna Szwed, Project Manager at Mister Supranational 2018
- Katarzyna Niezgoda - Hotel Nawigator Manager
An interpreter was available for those who spoke Spanish and Portuguese, and Misters China, Japan and Myanmar made use of translation apps to better express their thoughts.
Here are some images from this importante event:
Mister Supranational 2018 will be elected in a live event on December 8th, at 8 PM GMT +1.
Photos by Adam Piasecki
Mister Supranational 2018: Video Reports 3 and 4
Watch 2018 Mister Supranational´s vídeo reports from the last days of competition, produced by Adam Josef and his crew:
Production: Adam Josef Modzelewski
Camera/edition: Adam Josef / Modzelewski Szczepan Stolarczyk
Mister Supranational 2018: meet the first Special Awards winners
On December 1st, 2018, the Preliminary Swimwear and Evening Wear competitions took place at Dworek Goscinny, in Szczawnica, Poland, during a special gala dinner. On the occasion, seven Special Award winners were announced, and they were:
Mister Supranational Top Model - SPAIN
Mister Supranational Personality - TOGO
Mister Supranational Photogenic - MALTA
Mister Supranational Best Body - INDIA
Mister Supranational Friendship - COLOMBIA
Mister Supranational Best in Evening Wear - NORWAY
Mister Supranational THERMALEO - NETHERLANDS
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Congratulations to all!!!
Other special awards to be given out on December 8th: Mister Supranational Popularity 2018, Miss Supranational Talent 2018, Mister Supranational Best Social Media 2018.
Continental winners will be the highest ranked contestants from each region among those who do not reach the Top 5. Continental titles are: Mister Supranational Africa, Mister Supranational Americas, Mister Supranational Asia, Mister Supranational Caribbean, Mister Supranational Europe, and Mister Supranational Oceania.
Don´t miss the grand final of Mister Supranational 2018, live from Krynica-Zdrój, on November 8th!
Photos Adam Piasecki / Mister Supranational
Mister Supranational 2018: Mountain Bike challenge in Szczawnica
The 2018 thrity-nine Mister Supranational delegates (yes, Equatorial Guinea has finally arrived!) competed in the 2nd challenge worth a spot in the pageant´s Top 20: the mountain bike challenge in Szczawnica! It wasn´t easy and our young men faced some challenges when giving their best under 0 degree, but we can assure you that they´ve done an impressive job!
The winner of this challenge will advance to the Top 20 on the final event, which will take place in Krynica-Zdrój, on December 8th.
Meanwhile, you can enjoy some backstage images by photographer Adam Piasecki:
Mister Supranational 2018: watch Video Reports 1 and 2
Watch 2018 Mister Supranational´s vídeo reports from the first days of competition, produced by Adam Josef and his crew:
Video Report 1:
Video Report 2:
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