Wilbert Ting Tolentino

Early life

Wilbert Ting Tolentino was born on May 18, 1975, in Binondo, Manila with Chinese-Filipino parents. He is a businessman and owner of Fahrenheit Cafe & Fitness Center[1] or F Philippines, a gay membership club situated in the main street of Quezon City, and he runs various health spas. Tolentino is one of the board of directors of Quezon City Pride Council that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness to LGBT community. Tolentino studied at Lorenzo Ruiz Academy in Manila's Chinatown center and continued his college years at University of Santo Tomas for few units.

Pageant career

Tolentino was 2009's Mr. Gay World Philippine representative[2] and is currently the national director for Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization. He was appointed to represent the Philippines and the competition was held in Whistler, Canada. He was Mr. Gay Popularity, Best in National Costume, Best in Formal Wear and Sports Challenge Winner.

Prior to Mr. Gay World 2009, Wilbert competed for the Mr. Gay Philippines in 2007 and landed only 2nd runner up. He bagged numerous special awards such as Best in Casual Wear, Best in Talent, Congeniality Award, Photographer’s Choice Award and Mr. Popularity.[3]

He also joined in a local noon time variety show in ABS-CBN, It's Showtime's I am Pogay[4] contest in 2014 and landed as a weekly finalist.

Produced Local Gay Pageants

Tolentino is a gay pageant magnate for gay men and bisexuals in the country.

He founded and produced five major local gay competitions: Miss F Universe, Mr. Fahrenheit, Miss Earth Fahrenheit, Fahrenheit Look Of The Year and Mr. Gay World Philippines. In partnership with pageant director Rodgil Flores of the Kagandahang Flores team, one of the premiere beauty camps in the Philippines.

This year, Tolentino was awarded the license and assumed the job as National Director for Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization. He appointed Christian Lacsamana to represent the country in the 8th edition of Mr. Gay World 2016 in Malta. Lacsamana landed second runner up.
Description Miss Universe inspired pageant, since 2003. The longest running line up in this category. A male pageant for gay men and bisexuals since 2003. Miss Earth inspired pageant, since 2003. Mr. Fahrenheit spinoff for younger candidates since 2006 Candidates across the archipelago will compete for the title to represent the Philippines in Mr. Gay World stage.
Advocacy fight against gaycism gay masculinity & bisexuality environmental involvement gay youth HIV/AIDS
Candidates Gay men / Bisexuals Gay men / Bisexuals Gay men / Bisexuals Gay men / Bisexuals Gay men / Bisexuals
Affiliation QC Pride Council World Wildlife Org
Sash Color Silver Royal Blue Green Red White
2018 RussiaAaron James Martinez James Bryan Deang HungaryJagadeesan Duano TBA
2017 United StatesRalph Lawrence Mago Raymond Avendaño SwitzerlandKyle Tecson Nel Santos Cruz John Raspado
2016 JapanVergel JimenezLei Ponce[6][7][8]Brazil Inyaki YusonIvan Jarrold GananChristian Lacsamana[9][10][11][12]
2015 Puerto RicoPatrick Isorena[13][14][15]Christian LacsamanaTunisiaLeonard Medrano Kenneth Balboa
2014 PhilippinesEumir Cortes[16]John Paul UrsalVietnamJames SalamatKenneth Chester Dayupay
2013 KosovoVincente Fernandez III Edward Manuel Reyes Jamaica Victoriano Mariano III (appointed) 
ChinaMartin Sy (dethroned)
 Dylan De Leon
2012 VenezuelaJohn Carlo Cruz Harrison Jake Garcia PanamaVernom Jay Reyes Chester Narvaez
2011 PhilippinesNix Peñafiel Carlito Rosadino JR ChinaReniezar Dulay Ryan Rodrigo
2010 South KoreaEric Del Rosario (appointed) 
VenezuelaGaylord Bausa† (dethroned)
 William Philippe Balasa† VanuatuPrinceton Peralta† Francito Panlaqui (appointed)
2009 IndiaJake Armocilla Herbert Chavez Trinidad and Tobago Gerard Quiogue (appointed) 
 Venezuela (dethroned)
 Erimar Ortigas
2008 CyprusPrince Louie Estanislao David Bosley PeruMarvin Castro (appointed) 
United States Virgin Islands (dethroned)
 Niño Ocampo
2007 GreeceAngelo Camaya Bobby Amorin (appointed)

Mark Arthur Anthony Dimaguila Jr. (dethroned)

 ArubaPeabo Orilla Allan Timba
2006 SpainGreg Marzan Billy Joe Alba NigeriaMark Khaki Cruz Stephen Dale Paragas
2005 EthiopiaMarky Fausto John Tomacruz Flor ColombiaResty Nueva
2004 SeychellesCJ Angeles Jay Eroll Villadolid PanamaTyler Prescott
2003 Puerto RicoAl Balan Louie Gonzalez El SalvadorAlvin Santos

(appointed)

NamibiaEugene Dela Cruz (dethroned)

Disclaimer

The flags are from the countries selected by the delegates to use for National Costume competition and sash purposes only.

References

  1. ↑ "Fahrenheit Cafe and Fitness Center". fahrenheitcafe.com. Retrieved 2016-06-28.
  2. ↑ "Contestants 2009 - Mr. Gay World". Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  3. ↑ "Mr. Gay World Philippines 2009 | normannorman.com". normannorman.com. Retrieved 2016-06-28.
  4. ↑ "'I Am Pogay' debut draws shrieks, trends worldwide". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2016-06-28.
  5. ↑ @stylehatch, Style Hatch - http://stylehatch.co |. "The Search for Miss F Universe 2015 Miss F... | opmb worldwide". Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  6. ↑ "From A Farfetched Pageant Candidate To Being Mr. Fahrenheit 2016". BAKLA PO AKO! Confirmed!. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  7. ↑ "The Lifestyle Portal". www.thelifestyleportal.net. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  8. ↑ 22, rotoroa on June; Said, 2016 at 23:29 (2016-06-22). "Mr. Fahrenheit 2016 Lei Ponce will also go for Mr. Gay World Philippines 2017". normannorman.com. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  9. ↑ "Sunday Specials: Mr. Gay World Philippines and his send-off to Malta". normannorman.com. 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  10. ↑ "www.misterology.com/2016/04/10/christian-lacsamana-mr-gay-world-philippines-2016/". Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  11. ↑ "CHRISTIAN REYES LACSAMANA IS MR. GAY WORLD 2016 2nd RUNNER-UP - Pageant Sentinel.Com". 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  12. ↑ @stylehatch, Style Hatch - http://stylehatch.co |. "Christian Reyes Lacsamana - PH's Bet to Mr. Gay... | opmb worldwide". Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  13. ↑ "patrick isorena Archives - BAKLA PO AKO! Confirmed!". BAKLA PO AKO! Confirmed!. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  14. ↑ "Lady Rattus: VIDEO: Patrick Isorena, crowned queen at the 13th annual 'Miss F Universe 2015' (August 8, 2015)". Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  15. ↑ "Patrick Isorena | normannorman.com". normannorman.com. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  16. ↑ "Eumir "Mionette" Cortez Archives - BAKLA PO AKO! Confirmed!". BAKLA PO AKO! Confirmed!. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
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