The inaugural Masters of the Word pageant officially kicked off with the sashing ceremony where 16 delegates from twelve countries, representing Asia, Europe and Africa, were revealed.
The sashing ceremony and press conference took place at Ombak Kitchen in Setapak on October 16, 2025.
Presented by international talent and event agency Beam Artistes, the extraordinary Masters of the World (MOTW) is a one-of-a-kind male platform that celebrates not just physical strength, but emotional resilience.
Beam Artistes and MOTW founder and chief executive officer Samuel Seow explained that Man of the World was not just a platform but a unique movement that redefines what it means to be a man, and what it means to truly master oneself.
“You see, life has a way of humbling us. I have had my share of triumphs and I have also faced storms that tested my strength, my dignity and my faith in people.
“There were moments when I questioned everything: my choices, my path and even my purpose. But every scar, every setback and every tear became a teacher.
“And through those lessons, I realised that to master the world, we must first learn to master ourselves,” he said.
He continued, “Men – whether we are in our twenties or in our sixties – go through phases that shape us. We fall in love, we fall apart, we succeed, we fail. We fight to provide, to be seen, to be enough. But the real victory comes not from trophies or titles, but from learning to master our mind, our temper, our relationships, our work and above all, our hearts.”
Seow further shared, “Masters of the World hopes to inspire men everywhere to rise above their pasts, to lead with compassion, to rebuild when broken and to shine not just for themselves, but for those who watch them – their sons, their daughters, their communities.
“Masters of the World is a stage where men of all ages – young and old – could stand tall and say, “This is who I am. I’ve lived, I’ve lost, I’ve learned, and I’m still standing.”
The immaculate gentlemen from 12 countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines, Myanmar, Taiwan, South Africa, Greece, Croatia and Malaysia, will be put through their paces during pageant week which began on Oct 14, 2025, until the grand final on Oct 20 at Starlight Arena @ Plaza 51 in Petaling Jaya.
The competition is divided into two categories: Masters and Elite.
Age is not a limitation in Masters of the World. It’s an honour. Every wrinkle tells a story. Every experience adds a layer of depth. Every challenge conquered becomes proof that mastery is a lifelong pursuit.
The oldest delegate in the competition at 71 is Yu Cheng Chao from Taiwan – a professor and business entrepreneur who loves to sing.
Seow believes when a man learns to master himself, he becomes a force of good.
“And when enough men do that together, we truly can master the world.
“Let this pageant be more than a competition – let it be a message to the world: that mastery is not about power or perfection, but about peace, purpose, and perseverance.”
Key partners of Masters of the World 2025 include Alluora (official skincare), Universal Music Malaysia (talent elevation partner), Stegg Kuala Lumpur (official hotel), Starlight Arena (official grand final venue), Apollo Art Photography (official photographer), Ombak Kitchen (official press conference venue), Brooklyn Damansara Heights (official beverage partner) and Hyperlive TV.
Other event sponsors are Finova Capital, Nexus Venture, The Best Award, International Business Association, Limitless, Verta Collective, Thomas d’esthetique, The Clover Bridal, Art Figura, Corak, Essential Workz, Funds Solutions, Fusion Meso, Marketing Institute of Singapore, among others.
The MOTW 2025 delegates are:
Masters:
- Boris Blagojevic, 26, healthcare provider (Croatia)
- Dr Raajeev Ranjan, 27, doctor/actor/model (India)
- Ramadi Purba, 31, model/host (Indonesia)
- Tan Jun Jie (Joe), 25, interior designer (Penang, Malaysia)
- Kaung Myat Htay, 27, actor (Myanmar)
- Mac Januel Vallero Sevilla, 24, undergraduate student (The Philippines)
- Ash Kahar, 25, ground response officer (Singapore)
- Marco Steenkamp, 28 (South Africa)
- Alex Ye, 24, chiropractor (Thailand)
Elite:
- Spiros Spinoulas, 37, model (Greece)
- Anil Paswan (Neil), 46, model (India)
- Lee Chee Kiong, 56, invention teacher (Sabah, Malaysia)
- Prince Jefrey O. Hernandez, 39, aesthetic business entrepreneur (The Philippines)
- Yu Cheng Chao, 71, enterpreneur (Taiwan)
- Terence Yeok Kian Tea, 57, aesthetic medicine pioneer (Singapore)
- Hector Soria Martinez, 38, police trainee (Spain)
Ticketing and voting details for the grand finals can be found at: www.thevotique.com. VIP tickets are priced at RM350 (round table with food served) while normal tickets are priced at RM150 (free seating with buffet served).
