‘Mister USA’ runner-up winner Daryn Alexander reflected on the 2024 “Mister World” pageant. He spoke exclusively with #Powerjournalsit Markos Papadatos for his latest interview.
In the 2024 Mister USA pageant, which was held in Los Angeles, he represented his home state of Florida, and ended up winning 2nd place (behind Cormac Murphy, who repped New York). As the runner-up, he went to represent the USA in the “Mister World” stage. Jino Cabrera serves as president and CEO of Mister USA and the Mister Universe organization.
In the 2024 “Mister World” competition, which took place in Vietnam, he landed in the Top 20.
Daryn Alexander on competing as Mister World USA
On his experience in “Mister World” 2024, he shared, “My experience was nothing short of amazing. I got to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity and meet such an amazing group of men from around the world and got to experience a wide variety of different cultures.”
He opened up about the similarities between the Mister USA and Mister World pageants. “They are similar in the sense that they are male pageants and they involve a brotherhood. Mister World is different because of the traveling, the scenery, the amount of events we participated in, as well as how many men competed in the pageant itself,” he explained.
Lessons learned from his 2024 pageantry journey
“These pageants taught me that there was always work to be done on myself,” he said. “No matter how much I prepare for a competition or anything in life, you can never be perfect. You can never be too well prepared. I can bring my absolute best condition, my best skills, and yet I can always be better in some way shape or form.”
Hardest part of the experience
On the hardest part of the experience, he reflected, “Being away from the love of my life. She and I are inseparable when we are together. We always do everything together.”
“Going from waking up with her, spending the entire day together, and falling asleep by her side to not seeing her at all or doing anything with her was one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to endure for 18 days,” he added.
When asked if he could go back and change anything in either of the competitions, he responded, “I wouldn’t change a thing. I know, for a fact, I brought my best when I came to my physical condition, my speaking capabilities, my charisma, and my modeling style.”
“My best just wasn’t enough to win, and that is perfectly fine with me. There is always someone better and the only thing I can do is always try to just improve myself, but never change myself,” he added.
Advice for hopefuls
For young people that wish to go into the pageantry world, he said, “My advice for young people or anyone who wants to get into pageantry is to have them know to not take it personally when they either win or don’t win. Modeling is very subjective. You may think you have it all and the judges may think you don’t in their eyes. That doesn’t mean you don’t have what it takes or have it all it just means that isn’t what they were looking for or they don’t like Certain attributes.”
“Regardless, a Pageant can teach you many life lessons on how to be a stronger man, physically, and mentally and also show you people’s true colors when they are not trying to impress judges for a competition.
New Year’s resolutions
On his New Year’s resolutions and plans for 2025, he revealed, “I only try to be better than I was last year in every aspect. I always aim to be a better man physically, mentally, financially, and more importantly, a better man for those around me.”
Message for his fans
For his fans, he said, “As always, my biggest thanks goes back to my fans and supporters because like I’ve said before, I would be nothing without you guys.”
“I also would like to say to all of you that I am sorry we couldn’t take home the win but just know I did my absolute best for not only myself but for you guys as well. I hope to continue to make all of you proud as well as inspire you to not only be the best version of yourselves, but to spread love throughout the world,” he concluded.
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