Misters 2015 The Pageant: The Filipino in Foreignoy Karan

Standing at a verifiable height of 6’2″, Karan Singhdole could be the tallest candidate in Misters 2015 The Pageant. And while some other male pageant seekers would quip that he doesn’t have a drop of Filipino blood running in his veins, this 22 year-old was born and raised in the Philippines and is now proudly representing his hometown of Sta. Rosa, Laguna in the competition. He speaks Tagalog like a true local, and can never be faulted for not getting himself ‘Filipinized’ enough to be taken seriously as a contender for one of the titles at stake.

As an international model who has walked the ramps in India and the Philippines, Karan knows too well that such credentials are not enough to prove his worth. His stint during last year’s Bodyshots won’t be much help either. But after joining the ‘My Foreignoy‘ contest of GMA-7’s Eat Bulaga some months back, TV viewers have started noticing that, indeed, this guy is very much Filipino in heart. Sure, he doesn’t eat pork, but that is one small detail that will never set him many steps back.

I subjected Karan to my Q&A. He is a young man of not so many words. I can definitely sense the pride in his joining, though. He is not easily ruffled by criticisms at all. Read on.

1) As a Misters of Pilipinas 2015 candidate, give me a 30-second intro about yourself which will make followers show more interest in you.

I’m Karan Singhdole. I’m 22 and I represent Sta. Rosa, Laguna. I’m an international model and a pure indian born and raised here in the Philippines and I can say that I have a Filipino heart.

2) As one of the candidates, what image do you want to show the others?

Yung image ng isang humble na tao. Ako po, kahit na may marating man po ako, may mapanalunang mga pageant or contests, hindi po ako nagbabago ng ugali. Kung sino man po akong nakilala ninyo, siya pa din po ako ang humble na taong mas lalong makilala ninyo.

3) In Miss Universe, a popular running line is “yellow is the color of joy”. What color best represents you?

Red as a man’s strength. It shows power and determination.

4) Not everyone can win a special award in the competition, but if you are qualified for the following, which would you prefer to win: Mister Friendship or Mister Talent?

I would prefer to win the Mister Talent because it simply means that I have confidence to show my skills.

5) If you win one of the titles, people will expect you to be a good role model. How will you start building that image if ever?

I will prove them that even I win the title, I would not change kung sino ako na nakilala yun pa din po ako – a humble and down-to-earth person. Popularity is just a bonus.

6. Having joined a nationwide modeling search (Bodyshots) last year and a regional pageant earlier this year, what difference do you expect in terms of handling the national competition? Will you adopt a new gameplan?

Yes, because if I win, I will represent the Philippines and it’s a big responsibility for me and that’s what I expect of Misters 2015.

7. How do you expect your life to change after being named an Official Candidate of Misters of Pilipinas 2015?

I think after the competition there will be more work and opportunities that I really wanted for so long.

8) Any message to your followers, Karan?

I hope you keep supporting me guys. Kaya natin to. Sana hindi kayo magbabago and salamat po. See you all!

Let’s give Karan a fair chance for Misters 2015 The Pageant. After all, if we take pride in seeing full-blooded Filipinas taking part in national pageants of other countries, then it should be a parallel analogy of sorts in the case of this sociable Indian hunk. ;-)