Mister Bohol AR dela Serna (real name: Alberto
Rodolfu dela Serna), 23, has defeated other hot contestants to win the
coveted Misters of Filipinas-Supranational 2016 held on Sept. 18 at the
Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.
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The Philippines’ first Misters of
Filipinas-
Supranational 2016 AR dela Serna
will be the country’s representative to the
Mister Supranational competition to be held in
Poland on Dec. 3. Contributed Photo
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AR, the son Alberto and former Poblacion
2 barangay captain Glorivic of Tagbilaran City, says winning in a
national male pageant is a dream come true.
“Being the first Mister Supranational feels great.
But with greatness comes great responsibility. I am looking forward in
representing the Philippines in Poland this coming December,” AR tells VRS.
He says he feels overwhelmed and his win hasn’t
sunk in yet.
“Until this moment, it hasn't sunk in yet. I'm not thinking that I've
already won,” says the country’s first
Supranational.
AR, who stands 6’1”, says he has always been in
shape but admits he had to work extremely hard to achieve his impressive
physique for the competition.
“The routine continues. I've been living a healthy
lifestyle when I decided to join from last year’s edition. Plus additional help
from pageant experts,” he admits.
So what is it about him that impressed so much? Mr
Supranational-Philippines says it was just him being himself.
“Definitely my determination and character,” says
AR when VRS asked what makes him
stand out among other contenders in the Misters of Filipinas.
AR famously joined the Misters of Filipinas—the
contest that determines who the Philippines will send in various male beauty
pageants—twice (he was proclaimed 2nd runner-up last year) before
winning one of the titles (others titles were Mister International Philippines,
Misters of Filipinas Man of the World, Misters of Filipinas
Manhunt International, Misters of Filipinas Man of the Year, Mister Asian
Philippines 2016).
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AR dela Serna’s strong performance throughout
the competition added to his good looks, strong
personality and great character
made him the
perfect Mr. Supranational-Philippines.
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AR says his experience of losing the contest last
year made him more confident for the international pageant.
“The experience from previous pageants really
helps. I do consider direct criticism from my supporters and people's comments
through social media,” says AR.
He says he wants to inspire other people to see the
positive outlook of life.
“Being Mister Supranational Philippines is a
treasure that I would keep in my life. Being able to inspire other people and
being able to make others smile is I think why there are events like this,” he
says.
Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation
Inc. (PEPPS), the organizer of Misters of Filipinas says AR’s strong
performance throughout the competition added to his good looks, strong
personality and great character made him the perfect Mr.
Supranational-Philippines.
Regil Dulfo, owner of Ramp Model Association of
Bohol (RMAB), the company which grooms and handles AR, says he sees AR
potential to become a famous model and personality.
“He is determined, dedicated and down to earth
person,” he says.
AR will represent the Philippines in the first
Mister Supranational 2016 which will be held in Poland, the same country where
Boholana beauty queen Anna Maris Igpit-Taylor competed for Miss World 2006, on
Dec. 3.
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AR dela Serna, one of the
country’s “hottest men”
is now preparing for the Mister Supranational.
Contributed Photo
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“I want to continue working
hard (since) Mr Supranational is fast approaching, I can't put my guard down. I will do my best in Poland," he says.
According to the organizers, Mister Supranational is
a contest with an exclusive formula, aiming to discover an instant celebrity
and new talents for television and the modeling industry.
The first edition of Mister Supranational will
happen in Krynica-Zdrój City, Poland. Over 40 candidates from around the globe
are expected to compete, and they will start arriving in Poland on November 23.
AR has joined other male beauty pageant in previous
years. He won the title Mr Generation East 2013 of Sta. Lucia
Generation East Model Search. He was also declared first runner-up in Mr
Philippine Youth in 2002 but he replaced the dethroned Mr. Philippine Youth
2012 in Nov. 2012.
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