Mister Supranational 2024 Explained

Mister Supranational 2024 was the eighth edition of the Mister Supranational pageant held in Nowy Sącz, Lesser Poland, Poland on 4 July 2024.^[1] It was won by Fezile Mkhize of South Africa, making South Africa the first African nation to win, and with the first black winner of the title.

Background

Selection of participants

Contestants from 36 countries and territories were selected to compete for the 2024 edition.

Debuts, returns and withdrawals

The 2024 pageant had the debut of Côte d'Ivoire and Guatemala. The following countries returned after a hiatus: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Haiti, Laos, Malta, and Myanmar all of which last participated in 2022. Furthermore, Myanmar and Paraguay, absent since 2018, returned, along with Jamaica and Suriname, who last participated in 2019, and Colombia and the Dominican Republic, who last participated in 2021.

The contestants were officially confirmed to be competing during The Sashing Ceremony, on a broadcast on the pageant's YouTube channel on June 26, 2024.^[2]

Belgium, Cameroon, Cuba, France, Italy, Namibia, Panama, and Zimbabwe withdrew after their respective organizations failed to appoint a delegate, hold a national competition, or lost their national franchise. Delegates from Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, and Greece were no-shows in Poland; they had all taken part in Supra Chat 2024.

Results

Placements

Placements were:^[3]

Placement	Contestant[4] [5]
Mister Supranational 2024	– Fezile Mkhize ∆
1st runner-up	– Casey de Vries
2nd runner-up	– Brandon Espiritu ∆
3rd runner-up	– Marcos De Freitas
4th runner-up	– Sanonh Maniphonh
Top 10 (in order of placements)	– Patryk Karbowski – Rafael Rapelo ∆ – Zait Reza – Bray Vargas – Đỗ Quang Tuyển §
Top 20 (in order of placements)	– Matheus Maia – Álvaro Germes – Adam Sedro – Joel Farach – Cristian González – Uthman Issa Bangura – Dhiroj Kaji Basnet – Chonlawit Wongsriwor – Nathaniel Christopher – Anderson Subero

Note:

Automatically qualified for the top 20 finalists after winning fast-track challenges.

Automatically qualified for the top 10 finalists after winning the "Supra Fan Vote".

Continental titleholders

The award was presented to representatives with the highest ranking within the continent, excluding those in the Top 5.

Continent	Contestant	Ref.
Africa	– Uthman Issa Bangura	[6]
Americas	– Rafael Rapelo
Asia	– Đỗ Quang Tuyển
Caribbean	– Bray Vargas
Europe	– Patryk Karbowski

Challenge events

Supra Chat

The Supra Chat with contestants was on May 27, 2024, and was broadcast on the official YouTube channel of Mister Supranational. During the event, contestants were grouped into clusters of four to six, where they individually presented themselves. There were seven groups, with the winners from each group advancing to the final round of the challenge.

• Advanced to the semi-finals

	Country or territory
Group	1	2	3	4	5	6	Ref.
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Notes

• Cambodia withdrew from the competition despite participating in the Supra Chat.
• Cuba withdrew from the competition.
• Equatorial Guinea withdrew with a no-show in Poland.
• France withdrew with a no-show in Poland.
• Greece withdrew with a no-show in Poland.
• Vietnam wasn't assigned to any group for the Supra Chat.

Final round

• Advanced to the Top 20 via Supra Chat

Results	Country	Ref.
Winner	– Fezile Mkhize
Top 7	– Nathaniel Christopher – Jermaine Harris – Zait Reza – Casey De Vries – Chonlawit Wongsriwor – Marcos De Freitas	[14]

Mister Influencer Opportunity

In the selection process, two individuals were chosen as semifinalist winners via the Facebook competition, while the remaining candidates were selected through competitions on Instagram and YouTube. These individuals secured positions as part of the Top 8 semifinalists. The participant with the highest overall performance in the challenge automatically advanced to become one of the Top 20 semifinalists in the final round.

• Advanced to the Top 20 via Mister Influencer Opportunity

Results	Country	Ref.
Winner	– Brandon Espiritu
Top 3	– Matheus Maia – Thet Oo Maung Maung	[15]
Top 8	– Guillermo Layus – Siavesh Akbari – Fezile Mkhize – Chonlawit Wongsriwor – Đỗ Quang Tuyển	[16]

Supra Fan-Vote

The Supra Fan-Vote event commenced on June 18, 2024, and concluded on the day of the finals. The recipient of the most votes in the Supra Fan Vote was directly promoted to the Top 10 of Mister Supranational 2024. The voting period occurred prior to the final evening and closed before the start of the finals. The definitive ranking of the leaderboard was disclosed on July 4, ahead of the finals night.^{[17] [18]}

• Advanced to the Top 10 via Supra Fan-Vote.

Placement	Country	Ref.
Winner	– Đỗ Quang Tuyển	[19]
Top 10	– Bray Vargas – Nathaniel Christopher – Sanonh Maniphonh – Zait Reza – Thet Oo Maung Maung – Brandon Espiritu – Jo Seong Hyeon – Chonlawit Wongsriwor – Alan Hierro

Supra Model of the Year

On June 29, 2024, the Supra Model of the Year contest was live-streamed on the official Miss Supranational YouTube channel at 6pm.^[20] During the finals, one of the three finalists was revealed as a semi-finalist in the finals.^[21]

• Advanced to the Top 20 via Supra Model of the Year

Placement	Contestant		Ref.
Winner	– Rafael Rapelo
Top 3	– Bray Vargas – Uthman Issa Bangura		[22]
Top 11	– Firmin Junior Yapi – Abdias Augustin – Sanonh Maniphonh – Joel Farach – Brandon Espiritu – Fezile Mkhize – Jo Seong Hyeon – Marcos De Freitas

Non-fast track events

Mister Talent

On June 25, ten talent entries were showcased on the official YouTube channel of Mister Supranational, and subsequent votes were cast. The Supra Talent Finals was streamed live on the Miss Supranational official YouTube channel at 9 pm on June 29, 2024.^[23]

Final Results	Country	Ref.
Winner	– Anderson Subero	[24]
Top 4	– Jaime Cecar – Nathaniel Christopher – Zait Reza	[25]
Top 10	– Guillermo Layus – Matheus Maia – Rafael Rapelo – Abdias Augustin – Jermaine Harris – Dhiroj Kaji Basnet

Pageant

Presenters

On June 6, 2024, the President of the Miss Supranational Organization, Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, announced Nico Panagio as the host for the Miss and Mister Supranational 2024 Final Shows.^[26] will also be joining Panagio on the finals.^[27]

• Nico Panagio

South African actor, host of Survivor South Africa

Polish/British actress

Polish presenter

Panel of experts

The Preliminary Competition was broadcast live on the official Mister Supranational YouTube channel at 6 pm CET on July 1, 2024.^{[28] [29]}

• Andrea Aguilera, Miss Supranational 2023 from Ecuador
• Andre Sleigh – Creative director of Miss and Mister Supranational
• Iván Álvarez Guedes – Mister Supranational 2023 from Spain
• Katarzyna Krzeszowska - Miss Supranational 2014 fourth runner-up from Poland (only on the final broadcast)
• Keisha - Polish stylist and designer
• Louisa - Creative producer of Miss Supernational and Mister Supernational 2024 finals shows
• Nguyễn Huỳnh Kim Duyên – Miss Supranational 2022 second runner-up from Vietnam ^[30]
• Rick Sotelo - Supranational stylist
• Robert Czepiel – General director of Jubiler Schubert / World of Amber

The final show was broadcast live on the official Mister Supranational YouTube channel at 8pm CET, on July 4, 2024.

Contestants

Thirty-six contestants competed for the title:

Country/Territory	Contestant	Age	Hometown	Continental Group
	Guillermo Layus	28		Americas
	Matheus Maia[31]	26	Cachoeirinha	Americas
	Jaime Cesar	33	Toronto	Americas
	Rafael Rapelo[32]	27	Santa Marta	Americas
	Firmin Junior Yapi[33]	28	Yamoussoukro	Africa
	Adam Sedro[34]	29	Prague	Europe
	Bray Vargas[35]	32	Santiago	Caribbean
	Fernando Mendieta	33	Guayaquil	Americas
	Marc Arthur Tsanang	34	Wiesbaden	Europe
	Joshua Mata	32	Guatemala City	Americas
	Abdias Augustin	23	Cap-Haïtien	Caribbean
	Aman Rajesh Singh	24	Bangalore	Asia
	Nathaniel Christopher[36]	20	Banten	Asia
	Jermaine Harris	34	St. Catherine	Caribbean
	Sanonh Maniphonh	26	Luang Prabang	Asia
	Ruben Pulido[37]	33	Msida	Europe
	Siavesh Akbari	31	Kuala Lumpur	Asia
	Zait Reza[38]	32	Saltillo	Americas
	Thet Oo Maung Maung[39]	25	Yangon	Asia
	Casey De Vries	28	Brielle	Europe
	Dhiroj Kaji Basnet[40]	21	Kathmandu	Asia
	Osvaldo Orué	26	Asunción	Americas
	Joel Farach[41]	34	Callao	Americas
	Brandon Espiritu[42]	29	Dededo	Asia
	Patryk Karbowski[43]	31	Augustów	Europe
	Cristian González[44]	21	San Juan	Caribbean
	Uthman Issa Bangura	25	Freetown	Africa
	Adam Palkovič	26	Bratislava	Europe
	Fezile Mkhize	33	Bloemfontein	Africa
	Jo Seong Hyeon[45]	28	Seoul	Asia
	Álvaro Germes[46]	29	Huesca	Europe
		27	Khon Kaen	Asia
	Anderson Subero[47]	25	Sangre Grande	Caribbean
	Alan Hierro	32	New York City	Americas
	Marcos De Freitas[48]	24	Caracas	Americas
	Đỗ Quang Tuyển	24	Nam Định	Asia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mister Supranational 2024. onetwothree.
2. Web site: Mister Supranational experience 2024 sashing ceremony . YouTube .
3. 1. mistersupranational2024 Official Results
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5. Web site: WATCH: SA's Dr Fezile Mkhize makes history at Mister Supranational 2024. The Citizen. 5 July 2024. 7 July 2024.
6. Web site: A huge shoutout to our continental ambassadors. 18 July 2024. 15 July 2024. Facebook.
7. Web site: 17 June 2024. Congratulations to @mistersupranationalvenezuela @defreitas_marco the winner of Supra Chat Episode 1.. 3 June 2024 . Facebook.
8. Web site: 17 June 2024. Congratulations to Mister Supranational Netherlands @caseydevries winner of Supra Chat Episode 2.. Facebook.
9. Web site: 17 June 2024. Congratulations to #indonesia winner of Supra Chat Episode 3. @nath7csj now qualifies as one of the Top 7 finalists of the Supra Chat Opportunity of #mistersupranational2024. 8 June 2024 . Facebook.
10. Web site: 17 June 2024. Congratulations to #southafrica winner of Supra Chat Episode 4. @drfezmkhize now qualifies as one of the Top 7 finalists of the Supra Chat Opportunity of #mistersupranational2024. 10 June 2024 . Facebook.
11. Web site: 17 June 2024 . Congratulations to #jamaica @jermaineharris_ winner of Supra Chat Episode 4.. 13 June 2024 . Facebook.
12. Web site: 17 June 2024 . Congratulations to #mexico @zait_reza winner of Supra Chat Episode 4.. 17 June 2024 . Facebook.
13. Web site: 20 June 2024 . Congratulations to #thailand @joechonlawit winner of Supra Chat Episode 7.. 19 June 2024 . Facebook.
14. C89TLvysVUa. misssupranational . It's your last chance to vote for our Supra Chat winner.. 3 July 2024 . 3 July 2024 . en.
15. C89m8ouNoBm. misssupranational . Our #misterinfluencer top 3. 3 July 2024 . 3 July 2024 . en.
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18. Web site: 4 July 2024. Tomorrow is the FINAL OF MISTER SUPRANATIONAL 2024 and this is our current leaderboard. Download the #misssupranational app powered by Choicely to vote your favourite into the top 10 of #mistersupranational2024 #mistersupranational #nowysacz #malopolska. 2024-07-04. Facebook.
19. C8-JPSus6R3. misssupranational . Tomorrow is the FINAL OF MISTER SUPRANATIONAL 2024 and this is our current leaderboard.. 3 July 2024 . 3 July 2024 . en.
20. Web site: SUPRA MODEL OF THE YEAR. LIVE. MISTER SUPRANATIONAL 2024 EXPERIENCE. YouTube. 29 June 2024. /
21. Web site: Our Supra Model of the Year Competition is about to start!. Instagram. /
22. C8z7nD3Mqs9. officialmistersupranational . Congratulations to our top 3 in the Supra Model of the Year Competition. 29 June 2024 . 29 June 2024 . en.
23. Web site: SUPRA TALENT SHOW. LIVE. 9 PM (CET). YouTube. 29 June 2024. /
24. C80JIxWMhdX. officialmistersupranational . Congratulations to @anderson_bertrand_subero @mistersupranational_tt our Mister Supranational Talent!. 29 June 2024 . 29 June 2024 . en.
25. C8xJrBysdrh. officialmistersupranational . Congratulations to our #mistertalent finalists. 29 June 2024 . 29 June 2024 . en.
26. Web site: Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, President of the Miss and Mister Supranational, is pleased to announce that Survivor South Africa host, Nico Panagio, will be hosting the Miss and Mister Supranational Final Shows in Nowy Sacz, Malopolska. . June 6, 2024 . Facebook.
27. Web site: Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski is pleased to announce that well-known Polish/British actress Kasia Koleczek will be hosting the final shows of Miss and Mister Supranational 2024. . June 17, 2024 . Facebook.
28. Web site: Mister Supranational 2024. Preliminary Evaluation. Live. 6PM CET . YouTube. July 2024 . /
29. Web site: Our #mistersupranational2024 Preliminary Evaluation will start at 6pm CET. . 2024-07-01 . Instagram.
30. Web site: The Miss Supranational Organization is delighted to announce that our #MissSupranational2022 2nd runner-up Nguyễn Huỳnh Kim Duyên will be joining us in Poland as a member of our Panel of Experts. . 2023-06-17 . Facebook.
31. Web site: 6 April 2024 . Modelo do RS vence Mister Brasil 2024 e é eleito homem mais bonito do país. 7 April 2024 . . pt.
32. Web site: 30 April 2024 . Exparticipante del Desafío The Box 2023 representará a Colombia en Mister Supranational. 30 April 2024 . Caracol Televisión.
33. Web site: 26 March 2024 . Miss and Mister Supranational Côte d'Ivoire 2024. 7 April 2024 . Instagram.
34. Web site: 31 March 2024 . Dámy, tohle tělo je single. Slovenský fešák pustil k vodě krásku z Love Islandu a jede bojovat na soutěž mužské krásy. 7 April 2024 . super.cz. cs.
35. Web site: 9 March 2024 . Bray Vargas: De comunicador y regidor a Mister Supranational RD 2024. 7 April 2024 . satardecer.com.do. es.
36. Web site: 6 January 2024 . 7 Potret Nathaniel Christopher Mister Supranational Indonesia 2024. 7 April 2024 . . id.
37. Web site: 7 October 2024 . Is-seba' edizzjoni ta' Miss u Mister Supranational Malta 2023. 7 April 2024 . netnews.com.mt . mt.
38. Web site: 18 March 2024 . De Coahuila el nuevo Míster Supranational México electo en Veracruz (+fotos). 7 April 2024 . xeu.mx. es.
39. Web site: 13 June 2024 . Mister Supranational Myanmar 2024. 28 March 2024 . Facebook.
40. Web site: Dhiroj Kaji Basnet will be representing #nepal at #mistersupranational2024 in #nowysacz #malopolska . 2023-06-17 . Facebook.
41. Web site: 3 April 2024 . MISS Y MISTER SUPRANATIONAL 2024: NATHALY TERRONES Y JOEL FARACH FUERON LOS GANADORES. 7 April 2024 . panamericana.pe. es.
42. Web site: Miss Universe Philippines Presentation - The Miss Philippines, Mister Pilipinas Worldwide Appointments . Youtube . 18 February 2024 . 18 February 2024 .
43. Web site: Patryk Karbowski will be representing #poland at #mistersupranational2024 #mistersupranational #nowysacz #malopolska. 2023-06-17 . Facebook.
44. Web site: Fiorella Medina y Cristian González son los nuevos Supranational Puerto Rico 2024. Fiorella Medina and Cristian González are the new Supranational Puerto Rico 2024. El Nuevo Día. es. 23 April 2024. 17 May 2024.
45. Web site: 21 March 2024 . Mister Supranational Korea 2024. 7 April 2024 . Instagram.
46. Web site: Álvaro Germes es Mister RNB España Supranacional 2024. 7 April 2024 . RNB España. 22 October 2023 . es.
47. Web site: Miss and Mister Supranational winners. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. en. 18 April 2024. 2 June 2024.
48. Web site: 18 Nov 2023 . Mister Supranational Venezuela 2024. 7 April 2024 . El Universal.