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IN PHOTOS: At the coronation night of Mr. World 2019

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Megan Young and Mikael Daez

Miss World 2013 Megan Young and her boyfriend Mikael Daez hosted the event.

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Shut Up and Dance

The 72 candidates opened the night with their performance of 'Shut Up and Dance.'

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Mr. Nepal

Mr. Nepal Akshay Jung Rayamajhi won the Multimedia Challenge. His video garnered more than 1.2 million views on Mr. World's social media accounts.

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Mr. Tonga

Mr. Tonga Mikaele Henry Ahomana showcased his singing prowess. Mikaele won the Talent & Creativity Award of Mr. World's Fast Track Events.

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Alyssa Muhlach

Alyssa gave a powerful rendition of 'Never Enough.'

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Top 12

The top 12 are Dominican Republic, Brazil, South Africa, Austria, England, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Lebanon, Nepal, Ireland, Tonga, and Mexico.

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Kimi Mugford

Miss Philippines Multinational 2018 Kimi Mugford entertained the crowd with her version of 'One and Only.'

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Tuloy Foundation

The children of Tuloy Foundation went up to the stage with their founder, Fr. Rocky. Mr. World 2019 candidates visited the Tuloy Foundation before the coronation night.

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Top 5

Top 5 are Brazil, Dominican Republic, England, Mexico, and South Africa.

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Mr. Brazil

During the Q&A portion, Mr. Brazil pleaded for the world to pray for Amazonia. The Amazon rain forest is currently on fire for weeks now.

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Mr. Dominican Republic

Mr. Dominican Republic said that he hoped he would do his advocacy of "inclusion of children in general."

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Mr. England

Mr. England was asked, "What do you think is the most important message the world needs to hear right now?" He answered, "I think the most important message is to try to imagine the best possible superhero you can think of. Imagine that superhero and that happens to be you."

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Mr. Mexico

"The best people in the world are the Filipinos," Mr. Mexico replied when asked what's the best thing about the Philippines.

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Mr. South Africa

Mr. South Africa reminded everyone that being Mr. World is not just about the title, it is about "unifying people."

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Kris Lawrence

Singer Kris Lawrence serenaded the crowd with his version of Bruno Mars's songs.

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Winners

Megan accompanied Miss World Organization chairman Julia Morley and Mr. World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria in announcing the winners.

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Mr. England

Mr. World 2016 Rohit Khandelwal passes his crown to Mr. England Jack Heslewood.

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Brothers

Despite having one goal, the contestants found a brother in each other.

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Mr. World Continental Winners

Mr. Philippines JB Saliba won the Mr. World Continental Award for Asia-Pacific. Joining him are Mr. South Africa Fezile Mkhize for Africa, Mr. Mexico Brian Arturo Gonzalez for the Americas, Mr. Dominican Republic Alejandro Martinez for the Caribbean, and Mr. Austria Alberto Nodale for Europe.

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Mr. World 2019

Catch the replay of Mr. World 2019 on September 1, 10:30 p.m. on GMA-7.