Suveer Ramsook of Trinidad and Tobago declared 1st runner up of Mister Grand International 2021

Suveer Ramsook, a model and actor from Trinidad and Tobago, became the first runner-up at Saturday's Mister Grand International 2021 pageant in Panama City, Panama.

Puerto Rican Fernando Esquivel Padin was crowned as the Mister Grand International 2021- fifth edition of the annual men's pageant.

Cardiff Cayman of the United States of America was declared the second runner-up, Cedric Cabane of France was the third runner-up, and Jacob Ondrus of Canada was the fourth runner-up.

Besides this, other contestants from Venezuela, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama, and the Philippines completed in the top ten.

"I want to express my gratitude to God for uniting all my brothers and accompanying us on this journey," Ramsook said in a statement to media.

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"The preparation was strenuous, but none of it would have been possible without the encouragement and love of my friends and family," he added.

Ramsook, who began modelling five years ago while taking a break from his work as a commercial diver, stated that he wants to ensure Trinidad and Tobago benefits from his success.

"I'm excited to return home and help build Trinidad's male pageantry industry; there is so much to gain for our country," Ramsook said.

Suveer shared several photos and videos on his official Instagram account where thousands of people showered support for him as he brought the title for his country.