My journey with Misters 2015 The Pageant is one filled with pride and joy. I have gotten to know thirty (30) candidates with diverse backgrounds and interests. But one common thread that held everyone together is the brotherhood that was gradually built throughout more than two weeks of bonding and togetherness.
How can I forget the more interesting personalities in this batch?
There is all-around comic relief Jake Camarines of Quezon City who never fails to make people smile and laugh in every turn.
There is serious-looking Marcel Stulir of Butuan City who is deceivingly distant but would easily warm up to people the minute he starts approaching you for questions he wants to be enlightened on.
There is Ari Kane of FilComm Victoria who is a child at heart but a grown-up learner who takes advises seriously and always improves on himself.
There is Kevin Fichera of FilComm Italy who looks and dances like a kid but brave enough to take a ‘balut’ challenge to seal his initiation into the brotherhood.
There is Jerome Tabayoyong of Pangasinan who always has a ready quote for any situation, be it funny or not. He is the resident profound thinker who gives kilometric answers to the shortest questions.
There is Reniel Villareal of Pagbilao, Quezon who should get the ‘Pinakamalambing’ award if there is one. He is clearly one of the sweetest among the 30.
There is Earlmond Ross Lee of Olongapo City who strikes you as a typical teenager but transforms into a violin master once performing onstage.
There is Jazzie Vasquez of Makati City who may look frail compared to his fellow candidates but is actually a lot stronger than most.
There is Jules Chan of FilComm Great Britain whose focus and dedication can put any Olympic Gold Medalist to shame.
And who could forget Karan Singhdole of Sta. Rosa who, despite being 100% Indian, is actually as Pinoy-sounding and -thinking as everyone else.
I can rattle off more. But suffice it to say that this is such a good group of young men who can prove that each one deserves to be a winner in the end.
And don’t get me started with an honor roll because there are so many bright and intelligent contenders among them.
Congratulations to Misters Class of 2015! :-D
