Francois Nel, Mr. South Africa wins Mister Gay World 2011

A back-to-back victory, Mr. South Africa, Francois Nel won the Mister Gay World 2011 pageant held on March 13 in Club Mwah! 3rd Floor The Venue Tower, 652 Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. He was crowned by fellow South African Charl van den Berg, Mister Gay World 2010.

Runners-up:

* 1st run-up: Mr. USA, Michael Kevin Holtz

* 2nd run-up: Mr. Spain, Israel Acevedo

* Mr. Australia, Leigh Charles

* 4th run-up: Mr. New Zealand, Aaron Comis

Rest of the Top 10 Semi-Finalists:

* Mr. Curacao, Rupert Arrindell

* Mr. Mexico, Juan Manuel Lopez

* Mr. Ireland, Barry Gouldsbury

* Mr. Netherlands, Mischa Germeraad

* Mr. Philippines, Marc Ernest Biala

Special Awards:

* Best in National Costume: Mr. Philippines, Marc Ernest Biala

* Mister Congeniality: Mr. Estonia, Madis Raastas

* Mister Photogenic: Mr. New Zealand, Aaron Comis

* Mister Sports: Mr. Ireland, Barry Gouldsbury

* Best in Swimwear: Mr. Australia, Leigh Charles

* Best in Formal Wear: Mr. Australia, Leigh Charles

* Mister Gay World 2011 Candidates