14th Mister International is Manuel Franco of Dominican Republic

MANILA, Philippines – Manuel “Manu” Franco from the Dominican Republic was named Miss International 2022 during the coronation night on Sunday, October 30, at Quezon City, Philippines. 

Franco, 21, bested 34 other candidates to become the first delegate from the Dominican Republic to win the crown. 

India’s Lukanand Kshetrimayum placed second, while Orangel Dirinot from Venezuela won third place. Myron Jude Ordillano, from the host country Philippines, placed fifth.

After being elected the 14th Mister International, Franco wrote on his social media: “I am the first Dominican to win a male Grand Slam title! Thanks to all people who have supported me”.

Official Results

WINNER: Dominican Republic, Manuel “Manu” Franco
1st runner-up: India, Lukanand Kshetrimayum
2nd runner-up: Venezuela, Orangel Dirinot
3rd runner-up: Hong Kong, Jason Li
4th runner-up: Philippines, MJ Ordillano
5th runner-up: Spain, Juan Pablo Colias

Top 10

Cuba – Rubert Arias
Mexico – Jorge Villegas
Thailand – Surasak Muangkaew
United States – Daryn Friedman

Top 16

Brazil – Luan Antonelli
Czech Republic – Matěj Švec
Malaysia – Hugo Amandus
Netherlands – Iliya Shahedi
Peru – Eleazar Moreno
Switzerland – Marcel Riera

Hailing from Espaillat Province in the north, Franco is a business student who juggles his studies with TV and stage work, as well as his modelling career. He dreams of becoming a successful actor and director.

Congratulations!