Markki Stroem reimagined the Tikbalang, a creature from Philippine folklore, for his national costume in the Mister Universe 2024 pageant. On Instagram, the Filipino-Norwegian actor and singer shared ...

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Markki Stroem wore Philippine folklore creature "Tikbalang" for his national costume in the Mister Universe 2024 pageant. In his Instagram account, Markki posted ...

Filipino actor and singer Markki Stroem, who is also representing the Philippines in Mister Universe 2024, stunned in his ...

The organizers proclaimed him as fourth runner-up later on. He also received the Best in National Costume award for the Tikbalang-inspired creation he showcased in the competition. The Mister ...

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 ...

His national costume, designed by Patrick Isorena and inspired by the mythical Tikbalang, was a standout at the event. Isorena was assisted in the concept by “Eat Bulaga” host Paolo Ballesteros. The ...

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MANILA, Philippines — Markki Stroem finished 4th runner-up in the Mister Universe 2024 pageant held earlier December 23 (Manila time) in Los Angeles, California. In his Instagram account, Markki ...