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Filipino crowned Mr. Gay World 2019

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<p>MANILA - John Jeffrey &quot;Janjep&quot; Carlos became the second Filipino and Asian to win the Mr. Gay World crown after winning this year&#x27;s pageant in South Africa. </p><p>Carlos, who hails from Cavite, bested 21 other candidates in the final round of the pageant in Cape Town, South Africa on May 4 (May 5 in Manila). </p><p>He joins fellow Filipino John Fernandez Raspado took the crown in 2017. </p><p>Carlos succeeded Mr. Gay World 2018 Jordan Bruno, an Australian national, for the crown </p><p>Spain&#x27;s Francisco Alvarado was crowned 1st runner up, followed by Hungary&#x27;s Oliver Pusztan (2nd runner up), Thailand&#x27;s Cjayudhom Samibat (3rd runner up) and Belgium&#x27;s Nick Van Vooren (4th runner up) </p><p>In his introduction video posted on the Mr Gay World 2019 Youtube channel, Carlos said mental health awareness was one of his main advocacies, particularly the fight against depression. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xvgcps7X34Y?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>&quot;Depression is real, and it has caused the tragic loss of lives. Depression is a real illness that can be treated if properly diagnosed,&quot; he said.</p><p>&quot;With love and understanding of people undergoing depression, this illness can be transformed into wellness.&quot; </p>

<p>John Jeffrey Carlos became the second Filipino and Asian to win the Mr. Gay World crown after winning this year's pageant in South Africa. </p>

John Jeffrey Carlos became the second Filipino and Asian to win the Mr. Gay World crown after winning this year's pageant in South Africa.