Wilbert Tolentino is the Philippine representative during the first edition of Mr. Gay World in Whistler, Canada
Wilbert together with the other delegates of Mr. Gay World 2009
Wilbert as Mr. Gay Philippines 2009 in Whistler
Wilbert Ting Tolentino was appointed by its national director Noemi Alberto to represent the Philippines for the Mr. Gay World 2009 based from his former placement at Mr. Gay International. He became the first delegate from the Philippines for this pageant.
While Wilbert did not win the big prize (Max Krzyzanowski of Ireland did), he was able to establish a mark by clinching two special awards – Best in National Costume and Mr. Gay Popularity. Below is a short video clip of his National Costume Presentation during Mr. Gay World 2009.
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With his colorful and free-spirited personality, Wilbert has built a pageant career that spans from the early years of the new millennium up until last year when he took part in Mr. Pogay of ABS-CBN’s ‘It’s Showtime’ and reached some good measure of success.
Wilbert Tolentino runs F and Pink Bar Manila
As the CEO and Founder of F Philippines, our subject is the hands-on boss of the establishment that was more popularly known as Fahrenheit Cafe and Fitness Lounge, but now running by the simple one-letter ‘F’. Through this successful business venture, he has brought a lot of joy and nightly entertainment to the LGBT community in more ways than one. He is also the President and Marketing Director of Illusion Bags, as well as the CEO/Founder of G.E.B.
