International talent and event agency Beam Artistes proudly presented the inaugural edition of Masters of the World (MOTW) during an intimate sashing ceremony and press conference held at Ombak Kitchen in Setapak. The extraordinary Masters of the World is a unique male platform that celebrates not just physical strength, but also emotional resilience and the mastery of self.
In his heartfelt opening address, Beam Artistes and MOTW Founder & CEO, Samuel Seow, shared that Masters of the World was not merely a pageant but a movement that redefines what it means to be a man. He spoke candidly about his personal journey, describing life as a teacher through both triumphs and trials. “Life has a way of humbling us. I have faced storms that tested my strength, my dignity, and my faith in people. Every scar, setback, and tear became a teacher,” Seow said. He added, “To master the world, we must first learn to master ourselves.”
Seow went on to reflect on the phases of a man’s life, the moments of love, heartbreak, success, and failure emphasizing that true victory does not come from trophies or titles but from mastering one’s mind, temper, relationships, work, and heart. He expressed his hope that Masters of the World would inspire men everywhere to rise above their pasts, to lead with compassion, and to rebuild when broken. According to him, the platform gives men of all ages the courage to say, “This is who I am. I’ve lived, I’ve lost, I’ve learned, and I’m still standing.”
Masters of the World Delegates, National Director and Organiser
Sixteen delegates from twelve countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa were officially introduced to the media and guests during the event. These distinguished gentlemen from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Taiwan, South Africa, Greece, and Croatia will compete through various challenges during pageant week, which began on 14 October 2025, leading up to the Grand Final at Starlight Arena @ Plaza 51 in Petaling Jaya on 20 October 2025. The competition is divided into two categories: Masters and Elite.
In Masters of the World, age is viewed as an honour rather than a limitation. Every wrinkle tells a story, every experience adds wisdom, and every challenge conquered reflects the spirit of mastery as a lifelong pursuit. The oldest delegate this year is 71-year-old Professor Yu Cheng Chao from Taiwan, a businessman with a passion for singing. Seow emphasized that when a man learns to master himself, he becomes a force for good. “And when enough men do that together, we truly can master the world,” he said.
He concluded his speech with an inspiring message: “Let this pageant be more than a competition, let it be a message to the world that mastery is not about power or perfection, but about peace, purpose, and perseverance.” Among the key partners supporting Masters of the World 2025 are Alluora as the Official Skincare Sponsor, Universal Music Malaysia as the Talent Elevation Partner, Stegg Kuala Lumpur as the Official Hotel, Starlight Arena as the Official Grand Final Venue, Apollo Art Photography as the Official Photographer, Ombak Kitchen as the Official Press Conference Venue, Brooklyn Damansara Heights as the Official Beverage Partner, and Hyperlive TV.
Masters Of The World Founder Samuel Seow & Croatian Delegate
Key sponsors include Finova Capital, Nexus Venture, The Best Award, International Business Association, Limitless, Verta Collective, Thomas d’esthetique, The Clover Bridal, Art Figura, Corak, Essential Workz, Funds Solutions, Fusion Meso, Marketing Institute of Singapore, Flin Lee, Cell 101, Shun De, boardroom.com, Zocraft, TGS TW, Sian Chay Medical Institution, Oly, Nico Ng Make Up, New Life Dental Practice, Theo & Jess Studios, Nano Singapore, Kova Medispa, Private Stitch, Urban Homme Salon, CJK, 2b Touched, Good Heart Products, and Chaulmoogra Oil.
Rentak Sejuta serves as the Official Media Partner, while Hype Pageantry, Missology, Miss Malaysia Pageant, MBPFC, and Mahkota Maharani Malaysia are the Pageant Media Partners. The MOTW 2025 Masters category features Boris Blagojevic (Croatia), Dr. Raajeev Ranjan (India), Ramadi Purba (Indonesia), Tan Jun Jie (Malaysia), Kaung Myat Htay (Myanmar), Mac Januel Vallero Sevilla (The Philippines), Ash Kahar (Singapore), Marco Steenkamp (South Africa), and Alex Ye (Thailand).
The Elite category includes Spiros Spinoulas (Greece), Anil Paswan (India), Lee Chee Kiong (Malaysia), Prince Jefrey O. Hernandez (The Philippines), Yu Cheng Chao (Taiwan), Terence Yeok Kian Tea (Singapore), and Hector Soria Martinez (Spain). The organizers invite everyone to support these exceptional men as they embrace the spirit of Masters of the World and represent their countries with pride and integrity.
Ticketing and voting details for the Grand Finals are available at www.thevotique.com. VIP tickets are priced at RM350 (round table with food served), while regular tickets are priced at RM150 (free seating with buffet served). Don’t miss the chance to witness the Grand Finals of Masters of the World 2025 a celebration of resilience, purpose, and the art of self-mastery.
