International talent and event agency Beam Artistes will be presenting the inaugural edition of Masters of the World as announced in a special sashing ceremony and press conference, held at the Ombak Cafe in Setapak recently.
The extraordinary Masters of the World (MOTW) is a one-of-a-kind male platform that celebrates not just physical strength, but emotional resilience.
In his opening address, Beam Artistes & MOTW Founder & CEO, Samuel Seow, explained that Man of the World was not just a platform but a unique movement that redefines what it means to be a man, and what it means to truly master oneself.
“You see, life has a way of humbling us. I have had my share of triumphs — and I have also faced storms that tested my strength, my dignity, and my faith in people. There were moments when I questioned everything: my choices, my path, and even my purpose. But every scar, every setback, every tear — became a teacher,” Seow proudly shared.
“And through those lessons, I realised that to master the world, we must first learn to master ourselves,” he added.
“Men — whether we are in our twenties or in our sixties — go through phases that shape us. We fall in love, we fall apart, we succeed, we fail. We fight to provide, to be seen, to be enough. But the real victory comes not from trophies or titles, but from learning to master our mind, our temper, our relationships, our work — and above all, our hearts,” Seow further shared.
Masters of the World, hopes to inspire men everywhere to rise above their pasts, to lead with compassion, to rebuild when broken, and to shine not just for themselves, but for those who watch them — their sons, their daughters, their communities.
Masters of the World is a stage where men of all ages — young and old — could stand tall and say, “This is who I am. I’ve lived, I’ve lost, I’ve learned, and I’m still standing.”
Sixteen delegates from twelve countries, representing Asia, Europe and Africa, were revealed to the members of the media and attending guests during the ceremony.
These participants from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines, Myanmar, Taiwan, South Africa, Greece & Croatia will be put through their paces during pageant week which began on 14th October 2025, until their Grand Final which will take place at the prestigious and classy Starlight Arena @ Plaza 51 in Petaling Jaya, on 20th October 2025.
The competition will be divided into two categories, MASTERS and ELITE .
Age is not a limitation in Masters of the World. It’s an honour. Every wrinkle tells a story. Every experience adds a layer of depth. Every challenge conquered becomes proof that mastery is a lifelong pursuit.
The oldest delegate in the competition at 71 is Yu Cheng Chao, a professor and business entrepreneur who loves to sing.
Seow believes when a man learns to master himself, he becomes a force of good.
“And when enough men do that — together — we truly can master the world.”
“Let this pageant be more than a competition — let it be a message to the world: that mastery is not about power or perfection, but about peace, purpose, and perseverance,” concluded a beaming Seow.
The MOTW 2025 delegates are:
MASTERS:
Boris Blagojevic, 26, Healthcare Provider (Croatia)
Dr. Raajeev Ranjan; 27, Doctor/Actor/Model (India)
Ramadi Purba, 31, Model/Host (indonesia)
Tan Jun Jie (Joe), 25, Interior Designer (Penang, Malaysia)
Kaung Myat Htay, 27, Actor (Myanmar)
Mac Januel Vallero Sevilla, 24, Undergraduate Student (The Philippines)
Ash Kahar, 25, Ground Response Officer (Singapore)
Marco Steenkamp, 28 (South Africa)
Alex Ye, 24, Chiropractor (Thailand)
ELITE:
Spiros Spinoulas, 37, Model (Greece)
Anil Paswan (Neil), 46, Model (India)
Lee Chee Kiong, 56, Invention Teacher (Sabah, Malaysia)
Prince Jefrey O. Hernandez, 39, Aesthetic Business Entrepreneur (The Philippines)
Yu Cheng Chao, 71, Enterpreneur (Taiwan)
Terence Yeok Kian Tea, 57, Aesthetic Medicine Pioneer (Singapore)
Hector Soria Martinez, 38, Police Trainee (Spain)
