Dylan Palmerini of France was named Manhunt International 2026 during the 24th edition of the international male-model search held on September 9 at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Palmerini succeeds fellow Frenchman Adonis Renaud, giving France its second consecutive Manhunt International victory. Renaud won the 2025 edition in Bangkok, Thailand.
A back-to-back victory for France
Palmerini arrived in Sri Lanka as Manhunt France 2026. The 22-year-old previously held the Mister Provence title and placed in the Top 5 of Mister France 2025 before being appointed to represent his country at Manhunt International.
His victory extends France’s winning streak in the long-running competition and makes the country one of the few to claim consecutive Manhunt International titles.
The 2026 competition brought together male models from around the world for a series of runway, physique, casting, digital and preliminary challenges. The week culminated in the world final at The Forum Ballroom of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Colombo.
Raven Lansangan represents the Philippines
Raven Renz Lansangan carried the Philippine sash at the world final. The Pampanga-based model and flight attendant represented the country under the title Mister Pilipinas Manhunt International Male Supermodel 2026.
Lansangan managed to get into Top 20, but unable to make the next cut.
Manhunt International 2026 results:
- Manhunt International 2026: Dylan Palmerini, France
- 1st runner-up: India
- 2nd runner-up: Puerto Rico
- 3rd runner-up: Nigeria
- 4th runner-up: Vietnam
The Top 10 included Korea, Cuba, Spain, Dominican Republic, and Sri Lanka.
Also part of the Top 20 were Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Italy, Türkiye, Netherlands, South Africa, Canada, Nicaragua, and USA.
Manhunt International was established in 1993 and describes itself as the world’s longest-running international male-model competition. Contestants are evaluated for commercial-modeling potential, runway ability, physique, presentation and personality.