Kirk Bondad on Pressure, Pageants & Representing the Philippines at Mister International 2025

In this exclusive sit-down, I interview Kirk Bondad, Mister International Philippines 2025, as he prepares to compete at Mister International 2025 in Thailand. From his beginnings as a model, brand ambassador, and fitness coach, to becoming one of the most anticipated contenders in the pageant world, Kirk shares his thoughts on: ✨ His journey in pageantry and past experiences at Mister World ✨ The lessons he learned and why he returned to the competition scene ✨ The pressure of carrying the “Philippines” sash on the international stage ✨ His Filipino-German identity and what it means to represent the Philippines ✨ His mental, physical, and emotional preparation for Mister International Kirk Bondad has been on everyone’s radar as a frontrunner — but what does he have to say about the pressure, expectations, and his strategy for Thailand? Watch the full interview to find out! 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive pageant content. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and welcome with Kirk Bondad 00:41 - Pageant preparation and motivation 01:59 - Kirk's background and career journey 04:01 - Living in the Philippines and cultural identity 06:06 - How Kirk entered the pageant world 08:05 - Passion, purpose, and redefining male pageantry 12:09 - The realities of competing and winning 15:17 - International pageant experience and lessons learned 18:23 - Preparation for Mr. International 2025 20:11 - Pageant prototypes and finding the right fit 21:22 - Dealing with pressure, expectations, and identity 28:32 - Physical, emotional, and mental preparation 32:16 - Discipline, consistency, and motivation 34:16 - Final message and how to support Kirk