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Spain's representative Miguel Ángel Lucas was named Mister Global 2021 at Taksila Hotel in Mahasarakham, Thailand on Tuesday, March 15. The 21-year-old model who hails from Toledo bested over 30 other contestants from around the world to win his title. He succeeds Mister Global 2019, Jung Woo Kim of Korea. Danh Chieu Linh of Vietnam finished first runner-up while Dongwoo Shin of South Korea was the second runner-up. Venezuela's Juan Carlos da Silva and Mexico's Gabriel Ortiz were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively. The contestants from Brazil, Cuba, Hong Hong, Thailand, and the United States placed in the Top 10, while Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Peru completed the Top 17. This year's Mister Global competition was the 7th edition of the Thailand-based international male pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mister Global (@officialmisterglobal) Photos: David Ryo, Mister Global / Instagram

Mister Global pageant has kicked off its 7th edition in Mahasarakham, a province in the northeast of Thailand. Over 30 inspiring gentlemen from around the world will compete for the coveted title which is currently held by Korea's Jung Woo Kim who won in 2019. The contestants will be judged in three important categories; swimwear, evening wear, and interview. One of the early favorites, Mike van Wijk will not be able to compete as he was tested positive for COVID-19 prior to his departure for Thailand. In a statement on social media, his organization announced: "We are sorry to inform that the PCR results of Mister Global Netherlands Mike van Wijk are positive. For the safety of others, he is not allowed to travel today to Thailand. He will not be participating in the 7th Mister Global." Mister Global 2021 will finally take place on Tuesday, March 15 after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photos: Mister Global

Mike van Wijk has been named the new Mister Global Netherlands and will represent his country at the 7th Mister Global pageant in Thailand next month. The 22-year-old entrepreneur from Sint-Michielsgestel currently works in construction and plans to open his own personal trainer studio in the future. He was a runner-up in Misters of the Netherlands 2021 and was originally supposed to join 21th edition of Manhunt International. Mister Global pageant will be hosting its 7th edition on March 15 in Mahasarakham, Thailand. More than 30 inspiring gentlemen from around the world are expected to compete for the coveted international title. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike van Wijk (@mikevanwijk_) Photos: Misters of the Netherlands, Mike van Wijk / Instagram

Mahasarakham, Thailand will host the world final of the 7th Mister Global Pageant on March 15, 2022. Bangkok, Thailand – The Mister Global Organization announces that Mahasarakham, Thailand will host the world final of the Mister Global Pageant. The pageant, which is celebrating its 7th anniversary, will welcome more than 30 Inspiring Gentlemen from around the world who will be competing for the coveted title on March 15, 2022. “After a long ongoing pandemic, now it’s time! We will be celebrating the 7th Mister Global Pageant in Mahasarakham, Thailand on March 15,” said Pradit Pradinunt, President of Mister Global Organization. Mister Global will continue its cause as an inspirational role model for young men all around the world. The winners and all participating gentlemen are champion environmentalists, and charitable and goodwill ambassadors. “This year we are very excited to bring the Mister Global Pageant to Mahasarakham City. Mahasarakham is rich in culture and traditions and is