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Meet John Raspado, the Filipino Man Who Was Just Named Mr. Gay World
The Pinoy heartthrob is using his new title to fight for HIV/AIDS treatment and research!
This is John Raspado, the first Filipino man to win the international Mr. Gay World pageant!
According to NewNowNext, the handsome, 36-year-old Pinoy heartthrob beat out 40 other men from all over the world to win the grand title.
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Now that John has an international platform, according to the Mr. Gay World Philippines Facebook page, he is using it to "to modernize the image towards gay men and eradicate the stereotypes from public perception" and "bridge the gap within the people of the LGBTQI community."
John is also a big name in raising awareness for HIV/AIDS screening and prevention, and will use his title as Mr. Gay World to continue to do so.
"This is is not only for my family but also for the gay men like me who have principles and a purpose to fight for," he said in a Facebook post following his big win.
Congrats, John!
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel.
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel.
