Francisco Javier Escobar Parra representing Colombia has won Mr World 2012! The evening event at the Kent Event Centre saw Colombia taking the title, with Philippines taking second place and Ireland in third. The 21 year old from Cali, Colombia is a talented magician and pole-vaulter, and impressed the judges across many of the fast-track challenges, placing high in the sports, extreme sports and multimedia events.
On the night his warm and heartfelt answers to the judges questions saw off the competition and ensured his overall victory. The evening hosted by Myleene Klass and former Mr World Kamal Ibrahim saw 48 finalists vying for the coveted title.