After weeks of competition, Cao Xuan Tai of Vietnam was crowned as Man of the World in a coronation night held at the Fil Oil Flying V Arena in San Juan City. He bested 26 others after going through rounds of preliminary and final rounds of competition on July 14.
Man of the World 2018 - Cao Xuan Tai, Vietnam
1st Runner Up - Clint Karkliñs Peralta, Philippines
2nd Runner Up - Bjorn Camilleri, Malta
3rd Runner Up - Ondrej Valenta, Czech Republic
4th Runner Up - Thailand, Natapol Srisarn
Top 10
Indonesia
Malta
Czech Republic
Myanmar
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
China
Korea
Peru
Top 17
Iran
Philippines
Korea
Guam
Mongolia
Czech Republic
China
India
Nigeria
Thailand
Peru
Myanmar
Puerto Rico
Italy
Vietnam
Special Awards:
Best in National Costume - Philippines
Mr Congeniality - Philippines
Mr Personality - Singapore
Mr Photogenic - Ethiopia
Best in Swimwear - Mongolia
Best in Resorts Wear - Czech Republic
Best in Talent: Iran
People’s Choice - Philippines
Best in Casual Wear - Vietnam
Best in Formal Wear - Thailand
Best in Fashion of the World - India
Best in Advocacy Work - Myanmar
Mr Highland Bali Villas Resort & Spa - Philippines
Man of the World 2018 Cao Xuan Tai is the first to wear the new custom crowned designed by PEPPS Officer JP Anonuevo. The crown was made of brass and plated gold, features the symbol for the advocacy of Man of the World through 5 torches that mean passion and knowledge. The crown is also further adorned by jade, tanzanites and clear quartz.
