Spanish Model Juul Missiaen Crowned Man of the World 2025

The 24-year-old personal trainer and real estate agent represented Spain in the international beauty pageant.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:39am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shimmering, textured gold fabric with dramatic shadows and highlights, conveying a sense of luxury and glamour.Missiaen's victory at the Man of the World 2025 pageant showcases Spain's rising presence on the international male modeling and beauty circuit.Los Angeles Today

Juul Missiaen, a trilingual Spanish personal trainer and model, was crowned Man of the World 2025 after representing Spain in the international beauty pageant held in the Philippines. Missiaen, who is 6'1" tall, has modeled at prestigious events like Dubai Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week.

Why it matters

Missiaen's victory marks the first time a Spanish contestant has won the Man of the World title, showcasing Spain's growing presence on the global stage of male beauty pageants. His success also highlights the increasing popularity and recognition of male beauty pageants worldwide.

The details

Missiaen, who was born in Belgium and raised in Malaga, Spain, competed against 26 other candidates at the SM Skydome in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines to win the Man of the World 2025 title. Prior to the pageant, he had worked as a listing agent for a real estate agency in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, and had modeled at events like Dubai Fashion Week 2025 and New York Fashion Week 2026.

  • On January 10, 2026, Missiaen turned 24 years old.
  • In December 2024, he became a listing agent for Propertissimo, a real estate agency in Fuengirola, Spain.
  • In February 2025, he walked the runway at Dubai Fashion Week 2025 in the United Arab Emirates.
  • On May 31, 2025, he represented Spain at the Man of the World 2025 pageant in Quezon City, Philippines and won the title.
  • In June 2025, he traveled to Los Angeles, California, USA.

The players

Juul Missiaen

A 24-year-old Spanish personal trainer, model, and the winner of the Man of the World 2025 pageant.

Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation Inc. (PEPPS)

The organization that owns and operates the Man of the World international beauty pageant.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

On June 6, 2026, Missiaen will crown his successor as the new Man of the World at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate, Manila.

The takeaway

Missiaen's victory as the first Spanish winner of the Man of the World pageant showcases Spain's growing influence on the global male beauty pageant circuit and the increasing popularity of these competitions worldwide.