Lights dimmed, navy ship flashed on the screen, screams broke the silence as men in snappy nautical uniform paraded on the stage to open the Mr. Cebu 2009 pageant.
The Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Lahug lit their spotlights and revealed the 15 candidates of Mr. Cebu 2009. Hunky, confident and determined Cebuanos walked pompously in their funky navy attire and braced the stage with one goal! “win and bring home the title of Mr. Cebu 2009″.
The pageant aims to celebrate the modern Cebuano, strong, reliable and independent. Mr. Cebu is also a celebration of Cebu’s culture and instill values to nurture role-models for the youth.
The Mr. Cebu event also showcased the creations of Cebu Fashion designers – Protacio, Peewee Sineneng, Wendell Quisido, Edwin Ao, William Manahan and Marichu Tan for the contestants formal wear. The formal wear was inspired by military uniform.
Kris Nimrod Cabigas bested the other 14 contestants with his stage presence and wit. Asked by judge Xian Lim for his inspiration on his route to Mr. Cebu. Teary-eyed, answered “My Father”. He said and I quote “My father is a simple man with a very simple dream and raised a very loving and proud son and by winning Mr. Cebu, I hope he will be proud of me”.
CebuCentral.Com had the opportunity to ask Mr. Cebu 2009 – Kris Nimrod Cabigas on his plans now that he is Mr. Cebu. He casually answered that he doesn’t have any plans yet since he just won. He wants to celebrate first and take the time off.
On what the title means to him: He said that it is very important to him since winning Mr. Cebu shows the true Cebuano which is humble, intelligent and will stand up for challenges.
Celebrities, Megan Young of ABS-CBN star and Anna Maris Igpit, Bb. Pilipinas-World `06, hosted the show. Actors Xian Lim and Carlo Guevarra were among the judges.
Mr. Cebu is brought to you by BCB Productions.
WINNERS:
Mr. Cebu 2009 – Kris Nimrod Cabigas
1st Runner Up – Jumar Andrew Bilocura
2nd Runner Up – Siegfred Schmidt
3rd Runner Up – Ricardo Flores
4th Runner Up – Don Adlawan
CORPORATE / SPECIAL / MINOR AWARDS:
Man of the Night – Serafin Letim
Mr. Dream Boy – Jon Neil Oyanguren
Mr. Blue Camp – Don Adlawan
Mr. Tropical – Don Adlawan
Mr. Natasha – Jumar Andrew Bilocura
Mr. Olive C – Siegfred Schmidt
Mr. Face of Placenta – Don Adlawan
Online Voting Winner – Siegfred Schmidt
Texter’s Choice – Siegfred Schmidt
Mr. Friendship – Siegfred Schmidt
Mr. Photogenic – Serafin Letim
Best in Fun Wear – Jumar Andrew Bilocura
Best in Fun Wear Designer – Peewee Sineneng
Best in Swim Wear – Jumar Andrew Bilocura
Best in Formal Wear – Jestoni Santos
Best in Formal Wear Designer – Protacio
Special thanks to:
