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Calix Esguerra gears up for Mister Teenager of the Universe 2026

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Jemuel Tandoc

Push Team

<p>Rising star Calix Esguerra is all set to represent the Philippines at the <em>Mister Teenager of the Universe</em> pageant happening this year.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>, the young heartthrob opens up about how he’s gearing up for the international stage.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770547970891Calix-Esguerra.JPG" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>“Pinaka-pinaka preparation ko is syempre ‘yung katawan ko, ‘yung physique ko po. And also, pangalawa ‘yung communication skills ko po. And wardrobe, syempre. ‘Yung mga paghahandaan namin ‘yung susuotin ko,” he shared.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770548486654Calix-1.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>He also said that everything should be grand, as he’s representing the Philippines. </p><p>“Dapat, syempre, dapat pasabog yan. Dahil Philippines na yung ire-represent. Syempre, rampa din. Dapat may something unique naman ako ngayon. Dapat bago na yung gagawin ko,” he added.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUfAl7MErYq/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=520&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A877027%2C%22ls%22%3A876721.9000000954%2C%22le%22%3A876973.6000003815%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1143" 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 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>He also revealed how he’s training and preparing to achieve his ideal physique.</p><p>“Sa akin, ginagawa ko kasi, lagi akong naggy-gym 5 times a week. So ayun, dapat, siyempre unang-una dyan, dapat complete ‘yung sleep mo, which is dapat 8 hours of sleep ka. And also dapat, nahi-hit mo ‘yung protein intake mo. And also, ‘yung exercise mo sa gym, dapat proper siya. Dapat ‘yung tatlong ‘yun, dapat hindi makawala ‘yun para makachieve mo ‘yung gusto mong physique, which is ‘yung dream physique mo,” Calix shared.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSuJF3mkllv/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=520&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A877035.5%2C%22ls%22%3A876721.9000000954%2C%22le%22%3A876973.6000003815%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1099" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>He also talked about how he’s gained confidence in modeling. “Eto kasi yung passion ko talaga. So parang kapag ginagawa ko ito, nag-e-enjoy lang ako. So parang kapag mag-pose ako, parang alam mo yung ine-enjoy lang,” the model-actor mentioned.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:left"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:660px;display:block" width="660"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770548156054Calix.jpg" style="width:660px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="660"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Courtesy: Francis Xavier</em></span></span></span>Calix went on explaining how it’s always been a dream of his to be an artist.</div><p>“Bata pa lang ako, gusto ko nang maging artist talaga, artista. And maging model. So, ‘yun. Dati kasi nung bata kasi ako, nag-model-model ako. Parang sa mga damit, minomodel-model ko. Sabi nila, oh model-model ko dyan, hindi mo bagay. Nung tinry ko na, ito na, nung ginagawa ko na nga siya. Ang saya pala, sabi ko, ito pa rin ‘yung passion ko,” he noted.</p><p>Despite being relatively new to the male pageant scene, Calix expressed his gratitude for the support he has been receiving from netizens.</p><p>“Siyempre po sa’kin nakikipag-interact po ako (sa fans) and hindi ko naman din po in-expect na ganoon pala karaming supporters ‘yung makukuha ko nung nag-<em>Misters of Filipinas </em>po ako. And sobrang grateful ko po talaga,” he said.</p>

<p>Calix Esguerra, Mister Teen of the Universe Philippines 2025, talks about how he’s preparing for his upcoming international pageant.</p>

Calix Esguerra, Mister Teen of the Universe Philippines 2025, talks about how he’s preparing for his upcoming international pageant.

EXCLUSIVE: Calix Esguerra gears up for Mister Teenager of the Universe 2026

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EXCLUSIVE: Calix Esguerra gears up for Mister Teenager of the Universe 2026

Jemuel Tandoc,

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Published February 08, 2026 07:04 PM PHT

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