Manhunt International

You think only females can have the beauty titles and wear the crowns. Well, not exactly, for the past several years, males too have set the ramp on fire and graced world titles as well. Manhunt International is one of the most popular beauty contests for men. Established in 1993 it provides an international platform for men to display their histrionics.

Organized in a macho way, Manhunt contest tests the basic qualities and “something different” that sets apart a particular contestant from the rest. Some of the activities include outdoor activities, thrilling events, talent fun schedules, public presentations and of course impressing women! One of the unique features included the presence of all-woman panel of jury judging and appreciating qualities in men. However, from 2001, the panel included male judges as well.

History of Manhunt International

• Alex Liu (pageant director of Metromedia Singapore) initiated the idea of the first Manhunt contest in 1987.
• The Manhunt contest provided advertising opportunities besides promoting of male related products in a cool and macho manner.
• Manhunt contest became International in the year 1993, it was first held in Australia's Gold Coast.
• In 1995, the contest was held in Sentosa Island, Singapore.
• In 1998, the contest was held in Manila, Philippines in May. Next, it returned once more to Singapore in 2000.
• The contest was hosted by the city of Shanghai – China in 2002.
• The Manhunt International 2003 contest was cancelled in Shanghai, China but due to the SARS outbreak.
• The City of Busan - Korea hosted the Manhunt contest in 2005.
• Jin Jiang, Fujian Province China hosted the 2006 Manhunt finals. In 2007, the contest took place in Korea.

Manhunt International-Judging platform

• Catwalk and runway skills- ability to display and carry clothes on ramp, stage presence, self-confidence.
• Photogenic ability- posing for the shutterbugs for fashion magazines and press advertisements.
• Physical and physical attributes- projecting health lifestyle, youthfulness and vitality, well-proportioned body.
• Personality- having excellent personality besides well-toned body, polite, good communication skills and friendly.