Mister Cosmopolitan 2024

 TAP models shine in Thailand search

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte 

Patryky Henrique of Brazil was proclaimed 1st runner-up at the culmination of the 2nd edition of the Mister Cosmopolitan search held recently in Korat, Thailand. Daryl Ng of Singapore was declared the winner.

"I love meeting new people, and I want the experience because I'm still young. At this point of my life, I want to be a model, and the opportunity presented by this pageant is great. It's my dream to travel and I'm excited to visit many different countries," shared the 19-year-old Pre-Med student from Rio de Janeiro. 

"I hope to be a doctor in the future, maybe practicing as a cardiologist," he added.

Patryky was in Manila, a week before their competition began. He was here with the delegates from France and Italy training under The Authority Production (TAP) modeling & talent agency.

"I'm training here to improve my physique, my walk, and my talk. I don't see this as a competition. I'm happy to represent my country," said 27-year old French delegate Kylian Museux. Prior to pageantry, he had been with the French Police for nine years. 

"I hope to be an actor someday," he shared. Kylian placed in the semifinal round of the competition with Philippine delegate Emerson Gomez. He was also awarded the title " Continental King of Europe."

Co-candidate Agostino Bianco of Italy also trained here in Manila. And though unplaced in the competition, he was enthusiastic about the entire experience. "I'm very motivated. People expect me to be myself always. This was an opportunity to see the beauty of new countries," said the 29-year-old from Naples.

Completing the Mister Cosmopolitan court were Denny Howman of Indonesia (2nd runner-up), Shin Jae MMinof South Korea (3rd runner-up), and Dinh Doung Bao Huy of Vietnam (4th runner-up).

"I don't promise what I can't deliver. I help navigate the goals of these men. I'm learning the process of handling their careers. In choosing each delegate of the countries I handle, I simply find their X-factor - that indescribable quality that captures your attention. There's no prototype in the selection process. I simply go with my gut feeling," intimated Joselli Rojas, CEO of The Authority Production and national director for the delegates of Brazil, France, and Italy.

Founded in Los Angeles, California in 2021, the Authority Production also handle representatives to the Miss Mesoamerica, Manhunt International, Male Supermodel, Man of the Year, Great Man of the Universe, and the Mister & Miss Supranational. 

They hold the license to field representatives of the aforementioned pageants for the United States of America, Latin America (El Salvador and Brazil), Europe (Italy, Switzerland, and France), as well as Cape Verde in Africa.