Cape Town – South African model and actor Louw Breytenbach has been crowned Mr Gay World 2021, bringing the crown back home since Francois Nel won the title in 2011, and Charl van den Berg in 2010.
The star is also the third South African to clinch the title since the competition’s inception in 2009.
The Mr Gay World organisation took to Instagram to announce the news.
“Say hello to your #MrGayWorld2021 @louwbreytenbach02 For the first time in history, two winners will reign concurrently! 2020 and 2021 have been unprecedented years, and these two virtual editions are here to celebrate that. We want to break boundaries, and our two recent winners embody exactly that. Well done @louwbreytenbach02 we are so proud to have you leading the way,” wrote the organisation in an Instagram post.
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For the first time in the pageant’s history, two men were announced as winners and will reign at the same time.
Louw shares the title with Leonard Kodie Macayan from the Philippines.
According to The Citizen, the event’s finale took place virtually in Knysna.
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Louw took to his Instagram to express his joy and gratitude for the big achievement.
“MR GAY WORLD – I mean… Wow. I am so blessed and thankful to every person who made this possible!! The crown is in Africa for the first time in a decade! 69 countries in the world still criminalize homosexuality and 29 of them are in Africa – I want to be a driving force to change this and challenge this along with my existing charities,” he wrote in part.
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In another post, he shared his vision, mission and goals that he aims to achieve during his reign.
“One of the most special moments of my life… The announcement of becoming Mr Gay World SA 2021 @mrgwsa is not only an honour but a commitment and promise to the entire LGBTIQ+ Community that we will not have another cover boy who doesnt address the issues in the community. We are here to drive change and open dialogue on Mental Health, Equality and injustices facing our community. Love louder and let’s make sure this pageant is about more than just a hashtag,” he wrote.
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
