Kim Goodburn May Have The Crown, But The Audience Are The Real Winners: Mister International 2023 Wraps Up
First of all, a massive congratulations to Kim Goodburn from Thailand. Goodburn is this year’s Mister International and the first Thai winner of the competition. The 24-year-old actor, model and tech consultant has plans to pursue acting and modelling further.
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In an interview with Lifestyle Asia, Kim talks about being in front of the camera since he was in secondary school, but the competition helped him to feel more confident.
“I prepared for Mister International Thailand (MIT), but I didn’t have much time for the global competition. However, participating in MIT before the main event helped me a lot,” he says. “I’m delighted to win this crown for Thailand for the first time, and I’m honoured to be the first male pageant king in Thai history. After this, I will pursue my career in acting and modelling as usual. I also look forward to working with a few CSR organisations and possibly the TIJ for Thailand.”
As momentous as the win is for Kim, it signals a strong beauty pageant scene emerging from Thailand with contenders giving reigning countries a run for their money. “Before getting to know the contestants, I was slightly scared. As a Thai person and having our camp in Ayutthaya, Thailand’s historical hub, sometimes people can be bored of cultural stuff,” says Kim. “But to see everyone so appreciative and interested in our culture made me really happy. Although it was a competition, it felt like networking. I made many new, incredible friends from different countries. It’s an opportunity you don’t really get.”
The competition this year was fierce, with 38 participants from around the world performing (and looking) their best. Just take a look at the swimsuit component!
As we mentioned, a sincere congratulations to Kim Goodburn!
