PERU
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name :  Manuel ILLICH
Age :  24
Height :  186
Languages :  Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Manuel studies marketing at university and is now an entrepreneur. His ambition is to become an internationally recognised model. Hobbies include basketball, football and swimming. His motto is “The key to success is to seize the moment”.
INTERVIEW
Do you have a daily routine?
I am working as a model and I have my own hostel (bed and breakfast) in Lima, Peru.
How are you preparing for Mr World in Korea?
I have been trying to learn about Korean culture and have been doing some sports, learning Korean phrases. Also mentally I have been preparing – thinking positively, trying to make the most of this opportunity in my life. I believe that having a positive mental attitude is important and that things will happen for you.
What is your biggest talent?
I like to act (monologue) I also think I am a talented sportsman. I play basketball and football.
What’s your best quality?
I am a very charismatic guy, I always have a smile on my face – I think that a smile costs less than electricity and gives more light! I like to help others and I always do my best in whatever I do I give 101 percent.
What’s the one thing you cannot live without?
Cannot live without my friends and family – they give me support every day of my life, through good and bad times. They have been supporting me a lot throughout this contest. It’s really important to have people behind me.
Favourite landmark?
Macchu Picchu in Peru. I think it’s really interesting. It’s like a small city made up by rocks. I cannot imagine how the Inca’s could have constructed such a place like that with just their bare hands! I have seen many beautiful places in Korea, like Millennium Park and all the places we have visited here. It’s really interesting to find out about the Korean culture.
Favorite film?
As Good as it Gets. I like comedies and films that can teach you something such as The Pursuit of Happiness with Will Smith.
Favorite Sports Car?
I love BMWs, Audis, Hummers and Mini Cooper.