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Markki Stroem on getting hate for Mister Universe introduction blunder: ‘Let’s try to spread kindness’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Mister Universe Philippines Markki Stroem broke his silence once more on social media and asked netizens to spread positivity and kindness this festive season. The singer-actor expressed his thoughts on his Instagram account earlier this week following his Mister Universe stint.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD9lnmfJvlw/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=449&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A192984.5%2C%22ls%22%3A192696.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A192967.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD9lnmfJvlw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-0" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD9lnmfJvlw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD9lnmfJvlw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Markki Stroem (@markkistroem)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Markki received several remarks for his incorrect introduction of the Philippines during one of the portions of the Mister Universe competition. Instead of saying “Pearl of the Orient,” he mistakenly shouted “The Land of the Rising Sun” which is meant for Japan. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2024/12/23/-sometimes-nerves-take-over-markki-stroem-apologizes-for-blunder-in-mister-universe-2024-intro-1944"><strong>READ: &#x27;Sometimes nerves take over&#x27;: Markki Stroem apologizes for blunder in Mister Universe 2024 intro<br/></strong></a></div><p>The Mister Universe fourth runner-up shared that being up on the stage is a lot different as he didn’t only represent himself but a whole nation, the Philippines.</p><p>“Let’s try our best to spread kindness, knowing I made a mistake is something that I own up to, and repent for. There is so much anxiety that comes from having to be on stage to represent a whole nation,” he shared.</p><p>Markki maintained that he is satisfied with his experience in the prestigious pageant even if he didn’t win the much-coveted title of Mister Universe.</p><p>“I am proud of the work that I did in this competition, I did not come out on top, but I did place as 4th runner up. I also won best in talent and best in national costume,” he added.</p><p>He reminded everyone to be kinder and use words that would have a better impact to the world rather than spreading negativity on things that couldn’t be changed anymore.</p><p>“This Christmas, let’s try to spread kindness, create that ripple effect that we want the world to feel. Let us choose love,” he ended.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2024/12/2/why-markki-stroem-is-competing-in-mister-universe-1711"><strong>READ: Why Markki Stroem is competing in Mister Universe</strong></a></div><p>Fans and supporters of Markki rallied behind him in the comment section of his post. Other netizens continued to applaud him for representing the country well despite the mishap that happened.</p><p>It was Ireland’s Patrick Callahan that went home with the Mister Universe title. He will be serving as an ambassador of goodwill in various international events and will be engaging in charitable activities. </p>

<p>Markki Stroem chooses to spread kindness this Christmas season despite the hate he has been receiving.</p>

Markki Stroem chooses to spread kindness this Christmas season despite the hate he has been receiving.

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Markki Stroem on getting hate for Mister Universe introduction blunder: ‘Let’s try to spread kindness’

Drew Acierto

Published December 25, 2024 05:17 PM PHT

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