Michael Manansala, the Philippine delegate to the ongoing Mr. International 2009 pageant, turns 24 in Taiwan.

The staff and contestants of Mister International 2009 prepared a little party for Michael after a fashion show which was held last December 13 at Chiayi City in Taiwan.

Michael Manansala with some “fans”:

Michael blowing the candles on his birthday cake:

Michael rendering a special number:

And here’s Michael during the fashion show:

Michael Manansala is a 6’2″ tall freelance model who won the right to represent the country in the Mister International 2009 pageant. It is interesting to note that he was supposed to be just a replacement for the 16th contestant in Mister International Philippines who withdrew from the pageant because his grandmother died in Davao City.

According to pageant critics, Michael has great projection in the pageant and he stands out because of his height and shaved head.

The 2009 Mister International is happening on December 19, 2009 in Taichung, Taiwan.