10 THINGS YOU'D LOVE TO KNOW ABOUT FERNANDO ALVAREZ

By Mylene Santos        Photos by Joy Arguil, Jonas Yu & Edward Dela Cuesta

​Mister International, a Singapore-based male pageant held its 10th edition last year in November at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. Among the impressive contestants was Fernando Alvarez of Puerto Rico.

Yes, we are featuring Puerto Rico's pride, Fernando, not the big winners that night. He was the fresh face who added spice and excitement at the recently concluded Sinulog Festival 2016 and at the Pilipinas Men's Fashion Week Season 8 (both January 21 & 27 events) held at the House Manila, Remington Hotel, as a guest model.
During Mister International pre-pageant competitions, Fernando was the recipient of a corporate award Mr New Placenta. And the rest, as they say, is history.
His brief stay in the country for the Mister International competition did not simply end there. For when he left, many remembered him for his charming smile and disarming presence on the catwalk. 
Fernando is now the newest brand ambassador of New Placenta for Men skincare line. It is only fitting to share with his Filipino supporters intimate details about him. 
So, for those who cannot get enough of Fernando, brace yourselves for an exclusive bit of alluring details about your newfound Puerto Rican hunk.

​1. What is the first thing you do upon waking up? First thing I do when I wake up is, I give thanks to God for the blessing of a new day and get ready for my morning cardio.
2. Your favorite sleepwear? Underwear.
3. Your dream vacation spot? Dubai.
4. Your worst phobia? My worst phobia might be (the thought) of losing the most important thing in my life and that would be my family.
5. Any embarrassing experience you'd rather forget? Every experience I have lived is neither good nor bad...has helped me develop to the man that I am today. It doesn't matter if its embarrassing or not, I would never change nor forget (any).
6. Most fave or least fave part of your body or face? I am really confident and proud (of) how I look and how God created me. I am not ashamed (of) any of my physical looks and I am really happy (with) who I am. But if I had to pick my favorite part of my body, it will be my eyes.
7. What is your dream date? Picnic beside the ocean, waiting to see the sunrise with my girlfriend.
8. What is your shoe size? I am size 12.
9. What is the best trait you look for in a lady? A girl that is kind from her heart.
10. What makes you the happiest? See a big smile in my family's face and see them proud of their beloved son.
There you go...seriously, there is more to Fernando than his looks and physique. Not very often are we blessed and privileged to know a 'hunk of the universe' with unquestionable intellect and a kind heart.
Good luck, Fernando, and we thank you for choosing the Philippines as your second home!