The official candidates for Mister Grand Philippines 2024 were introduced on Oct. 8 during a press presentation hosted by pageant winners Jessie Guinto, Raed Elzin, and Gabrielle Lantzer at Viva Café in Quezon City.
The candidates, representing various provinces and Filipino communities abroad, showcased their physiques in swimwear designed by Nico Locco. Candidates include Aaron Jo Reyes (KSA Filipino Community), Aaron Paul Francisco (Malolos, Bulacan), Albert Decio (Marikina City), Aljay Dado (Zambales), Austin Gabriel Otu (Nigeria Filipino Community), Carl Joseph Abueg (Castillejos, Zambales), Christian Geca (San Pedro, Laguna), Dale Danielle Fisher (Australia Filipino Community), Daniel Paulo Elumba (Silang, Cavite), and Jake Lawrence Coronado (Rizal, Laguna).
Other contestants include Jake Rayos (Batangas City), Jeffrey Jaquin (France Filipino Community), Joe Marzon Dunuan (Cordillera), John Christofer Lagus (Manila), John Denmark Tomelden (Quezon City), John Jerricho Porciuncula (Antipolo, Rizal), John Kenneth Dela Cruz (Arayat, Pampanga), John Roland Capuz (Cabuyao, Laguna), John You Capili (Dasmarinas, Cavite), Jonas Harina (Quezon Province), Jonathan Perez (Bulacan Province), and Keith Andrei Llera (Laoag City).
Additionally, Kent Lambert Garcia (Infanta, Quezon), Kim Cenia (Cebu), Mark Jayson Gaerlan (Pangil, Laguna), Mark John Oronea (Tagaytay City), Mark Joseph Macalintal (Caloocan), Mark Wilson Laresma (Albay), Marky Cielo Santos (Pio Porac, Pampanga), Matthew Louie Arbole (Cagayan de Oro), Noel Peter Sena (Pangasinan), Ram Soriano (Muntinlupa), Sandy “Zandro” Sales Jr. (Mandaluyong City), Teddy Von Jay Manalo (Balayan, Batangas), Tranx Risch (Taguig City), WallMartin De Leon (Parañaque), and Zyrus Aaron Fortes (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) are among the other candidates vying for the prestigious title.
Special awards were presented during the event, with Aaron Paul Francisco (Malolos, Bulacan), Jonathan Perez (Bulacan Province), and Jonas Harina (Quezon Province) winning the myDentist Clinic Media Choice awards. Additionally, eight contestants, including Dale Danielle Fisher (Australia Fil Comm), Mark Joseph Macalintal (Caloocan), and Sandy “Zandro” Sales Jr. (Mandaluyong City), were recognized as the “Smiles of the Night” for their charisma and charm.
The competition will feature a packed schedule of events, including a charity event on Oct. 10, fashion shows, and public speaking workshops, leading up to the Grand Coronation Night on Oct. 25 at Metrotent, Ortigas.
For more updates, visit the official Facebook page of Mister Grand Philippines.
