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Mr Ugly has always been a hit with ladies, has a girlfriend
14 Jun 2011 at 07:50hrs | Views
Austin Mbewe, the Zimbabwean man who last weekend took the coveted title of Mr Ugly, says he has always been a hit with the ladies.
Mbewe (22) was chosen by a panel of women as this year's winner of the unique pageant which drew a strong field of 15 ugly men.
"I had a normal upbringing," Mbewe told Africa Review. "Like any other kid I was given nicknames but I never felt discriminated against.
"In fact girls used to like me and they still do but of course there are men who try to make fun of me.
"I always ignore them."
He has a 22 year-old girlfriend he plans to marry soon. Mbewe, who is from the second city of Bulawayo, walked away with $173 and a blanket in prizes.
The contest described as tight by Zimbabwean media was held at Pagomo Heights Leisure Center in Beitbridge, on the border with South Africa.
Event organiser Lovemore Chonzi, a retired member of the Zimbabwe National Army band, said the models were selected after a number of roadshows around Beitbridge to scout for the ugliest men.
"It was a tight contest and I am happy that I managed to beat everyone," Mbewe said. "I am proud of my natural looks, I don't wish to change."
Mbewe (22) was chosen by a panel of women as this year's winner of the unique pageant which drew a strong field of 15 ugly men.
"I had a normal upbringing," Mbewe told Africa Review. "Like any other kid I was given nicknames but I never felt discriminated against.
"In fact girls used to like me and they still do but of course there are men who try to make fun of me.
He has a 22 year-old girlfriend he plans to marry soon. Mbewe, who is from the second city of Bulawayo, walked away with $173 and a blanket in prizes.
The contest described as tight by Zimbabwean media was held at Pagomo Heights Leisure Center in Beitbridge, on the border with South Africa.
Event organiser Lovemore Chonzi, a retired member of the Zimbabwe National Army band, said the models were selected after a number of roadshows around Beitbridge to scout for the ugliest men.
"It was a tight contest and I am happy that I managed to beat everyone," Mbewe said. "I am proud of my natural looks, I don't wish to change."
Source - Africa Review
