Mister Bolivia is an annual Bolivian male beauty pageant held since 1996 and responsible for selecting the country's representatives to the Mister International and Mister World pageants.
| Formation | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Type | Male Pageants |
| Headquarters | Santa Cruz |
| Location | |
Membership | Mister International Men Universe Model Mister Tourism International |
Official language | Spanish |
President | Gloria Suárez de Limpias |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
The contest was founded in 1996 and Gloria Suárez de Limpias has been the event's director since 1996. In the same organization, Gloria organizes Miss Bolivia national competition which the winner traditionally represents Bolivia to the Miss Universe pageant.[1]
International winners edit
On December 19, 2009 Bruno Kettels was crowned as Mister International 2009 at Plaza International Hotel, Taichung, Taiwan on December 19, 2009. He was overcame the 28 Contestants at the pageant to get the title of Mister International. He is the first Bolivian to get title of Mister International in the history of the pageant.[2]
In 2010 Jorge Langenbacher of Bolivia was declared the winner of Mr. Tourism International 2010 held last Saturday November 27 at Carpa Banca- American Fest de Isla Perico in Panama City, Panama [3]
Official Divisions edit
- Beni
- Chuquisaca
- Cochabamba
- La Paz
- Oruro
- Pando
- Potosí
- Santa Cruz
- Tarija
Titleholders edit
In 2006 and 2011 there is no Mister Bolivia pageant. In 2012 Mister Bolivia was selected by appointment.
| Year | Mister Bolivia | Province | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Marcelo Ostria Borda | ||
| 1997 | Steven Aras Zallio | ||
| 1998 | Wilson Rojas Cuellar | ||
| 1999 | Roly Bowles | ||
| 2000 | Juan Pablo Suárez | ||
| 2001 | Andres Moreno | ||
| 2002 | Miguel Torrelio | ||
| 2003 | Alejandro Suárez Velarde | Santa Cruz | |
| 2004 | Dunston Larsen Metenbrink | Santa Cruz | |
| 2005 | Hans Kupfberger | Cochabamba | |
| 2007 | Julio Cesar Aguilera | Cochabamba | |
| 2008 | Luis Alberto Martinez | Cochabamba | |
| 2009 | Bruno Kettels Torrico | Santa Cruz | Mister International 2009 |
| 2010 | Marco Antonio Rodriguez | Santa Cruz | |
| 2012 | Kristoff Michalsky Baez | Santa Cruz | |
| 2013 | David Fernando Hatfield | Santa Cruz | |
| 2014 | Alejandro Avila | Tarija | |
| 2015 | Rodrigo Arze | Cochabamba | |
| 2016 | Arnold Limpias Aguilera | Santa Cruz | |
| 2017 | Rubén Herrera | Santa Cruz | |
| 2018 | Lucío Prado | Santa Cruz |
List of Mister Bolivia at International pageants edit
Mister International edit
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Mister Bolivia | Placement | Special Awards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete between 2019 - present | |||||
| 2018 | Lucío Prado | ||||
| 2017 | Rubén Herrera | ||||
| 2016 | Arnold Limpias Aguilera | ||||
| 2015 | Rodrigo Arzé | ||||
| 2014 | Bolivia did not compete. | ||||
| 2013 | David Fernando Hatfield | ||||
| 2012 | Denis Paolo Ruiz Cornejo | ||||
| 2011 | Bolivia did not compete. | ||||
| 2010 | Marco Antonio Rodriguez | Top 15 | |||
| 2009 | Juan Bruno Kettels Torrico | Mister International 2009 | |||
| 2008 | Luis Alberto Martinez | ||||
Mr. Tourism International edit
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Mister Bolivia | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Marcelo Quinteros | ||
| 2013 | Alejandro Alcey Nuñes | ||
| 2012 | Denis Ruiz Cornejo | ||
| 2010 | Jorge Alberto Rojas Langenbacher | Mr. Tourism International 2010 |
|
| 2001 | Pablo Domínguez Gómez |
Mister Universe Model edit
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Mister Bolivia | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Jefferson Velasco Oblitas | Mister Universe Model 2019 |
|
| 2018 | Cristian Andrés Rojo Cotto | ||
| 2017 | José Roberto Velasco | 1st Runner-up | |
| 2016 | Giovanny Roca | ||
| 2015 | Eloy Montero Castedo | 5th Runner-up | |
| 2014 | José Carlos González | ||
| 2013 | Mario Sergio del Alcázar | ||
| 2012 | Andrés Martin Rivero | ||
| 2011 | Nelson Gutiérrez Cuellar | 3rd Runner-up |
|
| 2010 | Francisco Torrico Miranda |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Admin (April 9, 2002). "Gloria Limpias dirá adios a su trabajo por las bellezas". bolivia.com. Retrieved April 9, 2002.
- ^ Phispanichunks.com (December 19, 2009). "Bruno Kettels is Mister International 2009". hispanichunks.com. Retrieved December 19, 2009.
- ^ Man Central (December 7, 2010). "Jorge Langenbacher is Mister Tourism 2010". man-central1.blogspot.com. Retrieved December 7, 2010.