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PH bet Markki Stroem finishes 4th runner-up in Mister Universe 2024, Ireland bags title
Philippine bet Markki Stroem ended his Mister Universe 2024 journey as the fourth runner-up!
On Instagram, the Filipino-Norwegian actor and singer shared some snaps of himself wearing his fourth runner-up sash during the pageant’s coronation night in Los Angeles, California.
“What a journey," he exclaimed, tagging the pageant tilt. "Ended up as 4th runner up! Not bad,” Markki wrote.
“Happy to have represented the ‘Pearl of the Orient,’ the Philippines! I am so deeply sorry, I guess, sometimes nerves take over,” he said.
The 37-year-old expressed his gratitude to his designers and to the Filipino people who supported him on his journey.
“Maraming salamat Pilipinas! Maraming salamat sa suporta na binigay niyo sakin! Nakakataba ng puso! Now time for a little well deserved rest,” said Markki, who also bagged the Best in National Costume and Best in Talent awards.
During the national costume competition, Markki reimagined the Tikbalang, a creature from Philippine folklore with his black inabel bahag ensemble designed by Filipino fashion designer Patrick Isorena.
Meanwhile, Patrick Callahan of Ireland was crowned the first ever Mister Universe winner.
Markki, whose real name is Marcello Angelo Ledesma Strøm, flew to the United States last week for the Mister Universe 2024.
Before joining the pageant, Markki appeared in the Netflix film "Lolo and the Kid" with Euwenn Mikaell and Joel Torre.
He also played the role of Christian in the 2022 run of the musical play "Mula sa Buwan" in its 2022 run.
— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News
