Mister Gay Chile


Mister Gay Chile is the national integral beauty title for Chilean gay men. The choice of candidates is based not only on physical attributes. Communication skills are measured from applicants, their form of expression and, above all, the level of commitment of each participant with causes and values of the gay community. The last Grand Finale of this competition was in February 2019.
The greatest success of Chile in International Mr. Gay contest was in February 2011, when Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda, Mr. Gay Chile 2009–10, won the title of International Mr Gay Competition.
The current Mr. Gay Chile titleholder is Jesús Castillo from Los Andes, Valparaíso region.
The greatest success of Chile in Mr Gay World was in May 2017, when Juan Pedro Pavez Bohle won the sashes of Mr. Sport Challenge and Mr. Fashion Show and ranked Chile to the top 10 of the contest for the first time.

Titleholders by Regions

YearCity, region or community representedMr Gay ChileCity Host
2020 Los Andes, Valparaiso regionJesús CastilloSantiago, Metropolitan Region
2019 Peumo, O’Higgins regionCarlos NavarroSantiago, Metropolitan Region
2018 San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, O’Higgins region.Rene RiveraRancagua City, O’Higgins región
2017 Puerto Montt City, Los Lagos regionJuan Pedro PavezRancagua City, O’Higgins region
2016 Temuco, La Araucania region.Jordan Eduardo SaavedraSantiago, Metropolitan region
2014 Antofagasta City, Antofagasta region.Diego Felipe González VarasSantiago, Metropolitan region
2013 Santiago City, Metropolitan region.Jean Daniel MuñozSantiago, Metropolitan region
2012 Santiago City, Metropolitan regionHector Enrique CáceresSantiago, Metropolitan region
2012 Valparaíso, Valparaíso region / Chilean Community in Finland.Christopher Romo TerrazaNot contest was held.
2012 Santiago City, Metropolitan region.Alexis CabreraSantiago, Metropolitan region
2011 Puerto Montt City, Los Lagos region.Alex KlockerViña del Mar, Valparaíso region
2010 Chilean community in Panama / Santiago City, Metropolitan regionPablo Salvador SepúlvedaSantiago, Metropolitan region
2009 Santiago City, Metropolitan region.Roberto AlvarezSantiago City, Metropolitan region.

Purpose

The purpose of Mister Gay Chile titleholders is to project a positive image of gay men. The 2021 winner will be chosen by popular vote of the followers of contest and the vote of a jury panel. In case of a tie the competition organizers can appeal to the audience vote in the grand finale.

Mr. Gay Chile Titleholders

In the first and second competition, the selection of candidates was conducted by the advertising agency Tsunami after a personal interview. The Mr. Gay Chile competition was created by Gay Phone, the most visited phone chat of the country, as part of its social responsibility policy, and has the backing of MOVILH, the leading advocacy organization for the GLBT community. Titleholders have represented Chile in international competitions: Mr. Gay International and Mr Gay World.
The choice of Mr. Gay Chile has changed in each issue. In the first edition, candidates faced a panel of judges headed by politician Marco Enríquez-Ominami in the grand finale at the Radisson Hotel Ciudad Empresarial.
In November 2008, the first event was held in the Radisson Hotel of Ciudad Empresarial. The event began with the presentation of the 10 finalists, a total of 60 original applicants, and with sharp questions from the jury. The jury was composed of Marco Enríquez-Ominami, Oliver Leleux, the president of MOVILH, Rolando Jiménez, Latin America correspondent for Rolling Stone magazine, Morten Andersen, the representative of Amnesty International, Patricio Quevedo, the president of Chile Gay Sports, Ricardo León and the presidente of the Social Action Center for Diversity, Ricardo Santos.
The jury evaluated the knowledge of the candidates on the main causes of the LGBT movement, and on the rights of other discriminated groups. Delegates: Roberto Alvarez, Leandro Urzay from Argentina, Carlos Foncea, Claudio Ortiz, Jorge Valenzuela, Pablo Chamoli Perú, Juan Pablo Ramírez, Andrés Barrientos, Gastón Bustos, Álvaro Pastrian, Renato Montoya, Agustín Hernández from Argentina and Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda.
The jury selected three finalists, who went to a second round of questions, those elected were: Roberto Alvarez, Alvaro Pastrian and Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda. The winning prize was one million pesos in cash. Roberto Andres Alvarez Alvarado Chemical Technical, won the competition. About his victory Roberto Alvarez said: "I know I'm not the most handsome gay Chile, but if I dared to compete and contribute to ending the cartoons. I feel I can contribute to combat discrimination". Alvarez was invited to TVN program, Animal Nocturno, and was the face of the Gay Fone advertising for a year.

Second Edition: Mr. Gay Chile 2010

In December 2009, the second competition was held in the Radisson Hotel of Ciudad Empresarial. In the second edition, a total of 25 candidates competed in an online poll. The 10 candidates with more popular support became finalists, from a total of 60 original applicants, and faced a panel of judges led by photographer and TV host Jordi Castell. The finalists was: Michel González, Jorge Lira, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda, Claudio Muñoz, Diego Saa, Francisco Guajardo, Matías Aguilera, Camilo Carrasco, Alfredo Cabrera y Alexis Romero .
In 2010 February, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda represents Chile in the second edition of the Mr Gay World in Oslo, Norway. Pablo`s participation was praised by the press and by the judges, especially in the personal interview. Returning to Chile, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda dedicated his reign as Mister Gay Chile to social causes as the fight against bullying and homophobia, with constant appearances in the press and gay community activities.
In January 2011, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda competed in the International Mr Gay Competition. For the first time in the competition involved a Chilean delegate.

Third Edition: Mr. Gay Chile 2011

In the third edition of the contest was decided by a jury composed of representatives of the gay community, Gay Fone and the reigning Mr Gay Chile Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda.
On December 17 Alex Klocker was voted by phone and direct public Divine Club.
In the third edition of the competition by a jury selected 10 finalists are faced with an online vote that defined the 50% score. The other 50% was defined by the votes of the audience at the Grand Finale.
Alex Klocker has a degree in Architecture and was born in the city of Puerto Montt. During his reign participated in various activities of the gay community. For the first time Chile missed the contest due to lack of sponsorship to send the candidate.

Fourth Edition: Mr. Gay Chile 2012

In the fourth edition of the competition, made a private choice. Only 2 candidates competed. The organisation in charge of the company TILT SA, convened a panel of judges, Alexis Cabrera as the new Mr. Gay Chile. Despite the controversy generated by this latest version of the competition, the organisation announced that next year will use the same format.
In October 2011, in a private competition in the restaurant "Capricho Español" of the city of Santiago, Alexis Cabrera was elected as Mr. Gay Chile 2012. The official presentation of Cabrera was done in the Gay Parade. Only 2 candidates competed. The organisation in charge of the company TILT SA, convened a panel of judges, Alexis Cabrera as the new Mr. Gay Chile. Despite the controversy generated by this latest version of the competition, the organisation announced that next year will use the same format.
Alexis Cabrera did not participate in more activities as Mr. Gay Chile. Alexis Cabrera comes as Mr. Gay Fone and is host of Troya, in Farandula Gay Web Channel.

Fifth Edition: Mister Gay Chile 2012 - 2013

Between 2012 and 2013, the contest was organized by "Mister Gay Chile, La Nueva Era". The predecessor of this new competition was "Mr. Gay Chile". The Mister Gay Chile The New Age competition elected Chilean delegates for international titles: Christopher Alejandro Romo for Mr Gay World 2012. Héctor Cáceres for International Mr. Gay 2012, Jean Daniel for Mr Gay World 2013 and Diego González.
On May 28, 2012, was performed for the first time the contest Mister Gay Chile, The New Era in Alameda Art Center in Santiago. The hosts of the contest was the star of TV Karen Doggenweiler Karen and the drag queen and singer Heather Kunstt. The jury was composed of former presidential candidate Marco Enriquez-Ominami, among other prominent figures. After competing in challenges, photo shoots, interviews and runway shows, the jury chose the 5 finalists among 12 candidates. Javier Mendez was chosen Mister Popularity, Mister Photogenic and First Runner. Emilio Riveros was elected Mr. Congeniality for the delegates. After giving the jury answers Hector Caceres and Jean Daniel were the big winners of the night. Hector Caceres was elected Mister Gay Chile International 2012. Jean Daniel was elected as Mr. Gay World Chile 2013. Jean Daniel was the Chilean delegate in Mr Gay World 2013 competition in Antwerp, Belgium, he had not won any award and was not elected in the Top 10.

Sixth Edition: Mister Gay Chile 2014

On August 30, 2013, was performed the "Mister Gay Chile" Grand Finale on Novedades Theater in Santiago. The hosts of the contest was the star of TV Karen Doggenweiler, the singer Heather Kunstt and the former Mr. Gay Chile and Mr. Gay International 2011 Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda. The jury was composed for specialist in fashion and prominent figures of LGBT associations. After competing in challenges, photo shoots, interviews and runway shows, the jury chose the winner and the first runner up among 8 candidates. Tomás Hernández the youngest contender was chosen Mister Popularity and Mister Photogenic both awards by voting online. Tomás was an epic fail in Question and Answer round. Iván Rivas aka "Pollo Gómez", was elected for the Organization as Mr. Social Networks, and Camilo Muñoz was elected for the delegates as Mr. Congeniality. After giving the jury answers Camilo Muñoz was elected as First Runner Up and Diego Felipe González was elected as Mister Gay Chile. Diego not represented Chile in Mr Gay World 2014.

Seventh Edition: Mister Gay Chile 2016

Since October 2015, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda is National Director of the contest. Since 2016, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda is Director of Mr Gay World in Chile.
The Mister Gay Chile 2016 winner was Jordan Saavedra, Dancer and student of Kinesiology. Jordan won the national competition in January 2016 and will compete in Mr. Gay World 2016. The Mr. Gay Chile 2016 was the 7th edition of the contest, and was held on 29 January 2016 at the Nueva Cero Discotheque in Santiago City, Metropolitan Region, Chile. The preliminary took place on 22 January in the same venue. At the end of Grand Finale, Jordan Saavedra from Temuco City, La Araucanía Region, was crowned Mister Gay Chile 2016. This contest was the first edition under a new director, Pablo Salvador Sepúlveda. 8 contestants competed for the Mr. Gay Chile title. Jordan Saavedra won also Mr. Talent and Mr. Photogenic awards. The first runner up, Alejandro Merino from Chillan City, Bío - Bío Region, also won the Mr. Body and Mr. Popularity awards. The second runner up was Mauricio González from Santiago City, the third runner up was Lister Aparicio from Concepción City, Bío - Bío Region and the fourth runner up was Michel González from San Fernardo City, O`Higgins Region. The semifinalists were Alexis Echeverría, José Tomás Manríquez and Ariel Martínez De La Fuente all from Santiago City, Metropolitan Region.
Jordan Saavedra was the Chilean delegate in Mr Gay World 2016 competition in Malta, Europe, he had not won any award and was not elected in the Top 10.

Eighth Edition: Mister Gay Chile 2017

Mister Gay Chile 2017, the 8th Mister Gay Chile contest, was held on 7 January 2017 at the Acqua Diva Discotheque, in Rancagua City, Chile.
Juan Pedro Pavez Bohle of Los Lagos Region crowned by Jordan Saavedra of La Araucanía Region at the end of the event. Thirty-six contestants competed in this year. This was the second edition of the Mister Gay Chile contest to be held under the direction of Pablo Salvador former Mr. Gay Chile, Mr. Gay World Chile 2010 and International Mr. Gay 2011-2012. Among the highlights in this contest will include the debut of regional delegates in the competition and a record of contestants.
2017 Winner:Juan Pedro Pavez Bohle.
Second Place: Jesús Castillo from Los Andes Province.
Third Place: Estefano De La Rivera form Valparaíso Province.
Fourth Place: Andreas Puyol from Santiago Province.
Fifth Place: Francisco Aros from Antofagasta Region.
Best national costume, Mr. Talent, Mr. Body: Juan Pedro Pavez Bohle from Los Lagos Region.
Beauty With a Purpose, Popularity and Mr. Twitter: Jesús Castillo from Los Andes.
Congeniality: Francisco Santin from Maipo Province.
Photogenic: Andreas Puyol from Santiago Province.
Social Networks: Estefano De La Rivera from Valparaíso Province.
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Top 15:
The greatest success of Chile in Mr Gay World was in May 2017, when Juan Pedro Pavez Bohle won the sashes of Mr. Sport Challenge and Mr. Fashion Show and ranked Chile to the top 10 of the contest for the first time.

Ninth Edition: Mister Gay Chile 2018

The 9th Mister Gay Chile contest, was held on January 13, 2018 at the Acqua Diva Discotheque, in Rancagua City, Chile. Rene Rivera from O´higgins region was crowned as Mr. Gay Chile 2018 by Juan Pedro Pavez Bohle Mr. Gay Chile 2017, at the end of the event. The contender's presentation was held in September 2017 at the Acqua Diva Discotheque. Thirteen contestants competed for the crown. Rene was the Chilean delegate in Mr Gay World 2018 competition in South Africa, Africa, he had not won any award and was not elected in the Top 10.
This was the third edition of the Mister Gay Chile contest to be held under the direction of Pablo Salvador former Mr. Gay Chile, Mr. Gay World Chile 2010 and International Mr. Gay 2011-2012.
Top 3:
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Mister Gay Chile 2019 was the 10th Mister Gay Chile competition. René Rivera of O´Higgins region crowned his successor at the end of the event Noche de Coronación, Carlos Navarro from O`Higgins region too, as the new Mr. Gay Chile. Carlos Navarro, 30, from the Peumo City, O'higgins region, is a fashion designer who has his own brand 'Cienago'. As a candidate for the title of Mr. Gay Chile, Carlos launched a collection of his brand entitled 'Manifesto'. Manifesto is an activist fashion collection with messages of empowerment for the Lgbtiq + community.
At Nueva Cero Discotheque, the night of the coronation of Mr. Gay Chile was held, whose winner will represent the country at Mr. Gay World 2019 to be held in Cape Town, South Africa. After months of competitions, the candidate Carlos Navarro won the crown and the sovereign band. The casting to select the candidates will be held on 25 August 2018 in Santiago City. Later the organization of the contest carried out two more castings. The contest considered a series of events between the months of October 2018 and February 2019, in a format that was called Mr. Gay On Tour.
Initially 16 candidates competed for the title. Only eight candidates qualified for the final of the competition. Guillermo Hermosilla took the second place, who also won the Mr. Social Networks award; The third place went to Hans Carrasco, along with the recognition as Mr. Talent, Mr. Social Contribution and Mr.
Photogenic. Diego Molina won the Mr. Popularity award; and Carlos Navarro, in addition to being the winner of the night, also won the Mr. Body and Mr. Sport awards. The night was animated by Héctor Cáceres, Mr. Gay Chile 2012 and Pablo Salvador, Director Mr. Gay World in South America and former Mr. Gay Chile and Mr. Gay International winner.
Carlos Navarro is an activist, works extensively on issues of inclusion and non-discrimination in the company where he works and providing support for sexual diversity and gender equity. Carlos Navarro will compete in Mr. Gay World 2019, in Cape Town, South Africa at the end of April. Unlike previous editions of Mr. Gay Chile the contest, the tenth edition did not consider the delivery of regional or provincial sashes to the candidates, so withdrawals were not counted.
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On November 5, 2019, the Organization of the Mr. Gay Chile contest announced the suspension of the 2020 edition of the competition.

Eleventh Edition: Mister Gay Chile 2020

On November 5, 2019, Pablo Salvador the National Director of Mr. Gay Chile contest announced the suspension of the 2020 edition of the competition.
Mr. Gay Chile 2020 casting would take place in the city of Santiago, on November 8, 2019.
In the communiqué spread on social networks, Pablo Salvador informed that in the context of social protests 3 of the 4 events of the competition had been canceled and that the event had been suspended. Given the impossibility of financing the costs of the contest through the events, it was decided not to run the competition.
On January 13, 2020, the Mr. Gay Sudamerica post that Chile will have a delegate on Mr. Gay World 2020.
Carlos Navarro of O´Higgins region crowned his successor at the end of the event "Noche de Coronación" on Saturday, 17 January 2020. Jesus Castillo was First Runner Up of Mr. Gay Chile 2017. Jesús is personal trainer, entrepenour and activist.