John Raspado

John Fernandez Raspado (born February 20, 1981 in Quezon City, a native of Baguio City, Philippines) is a professional online marketing businessman and the current Mr. Gay World Philippines 2017.[1] He speaks both Ilocano, Tagalog and English. He was crowned October 2, 2016 at UP Theater Diliman.[2][3][4][5] Raspado won multiple special awards: Best in National Costume, Best in Talent, Mr. Popularity and Mr. Photogenic. Raspado defeated Pangasinan's Bench Ortiz and Zamboanga Del Sur's Khalil Veracruz; first and second runners up, respectively.

Before Mr. Gay World Philippines, he was the grand champion of ABS-CBN's It's Showtime: I Am Pogay contest.[6] His personal life story was featured in a Lenten TV special of the same network.[7]

Raspado competed for Mr. Gay World 2017 in Madrid and Maspalomas, Spain and won the title on May 10, 2017.

References

  1. ↑ Avery, Dan (October 10, 2016). "Pageantry And Pride On Display At Mr. Gay World Philippines Contest". newnownext.com. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  2. ↑ "John Raspado wins Mr Gay World Philippines 2016". Rappler.com. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  3. ↑ Cabral, Alyana (January 26, 2017). "Inside the world of gay beauty pageants". cnnphilippines.com. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Baguio's John Raspado is Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016". Pageanthology101.com. October 2, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  5. ↑ Cyruskaiser (August 7, 2016). "JOHN RASPADO – MR GAY WORLD PHILIPPINES BAGUIO 2016". Misterology.com. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Baguio City underdog is first 'Pogay' grand winner". abs-cbn.com. October 12, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  7. ↑ "ABS-CBN presents Holy Week programming". sunstar.com. April 1, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Christian Lacsamana		 Mr. Gay World Philippines
John Raspado
2017		 Succeeded by
TBA


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