Mister Friendship Panama 2026 Roger Carrizo is a computer engineer originally from Valera, Trujillo, Venezuela. He has a master’s degree in international logistics.
Currently, Carrizo works as a brand promoter and a commercial talent. Before the year ends, he will represent Panama at Mister Friendship International 2026 in Thailand.
Carrizo is expected to compete against more than 20 other candidates including Myo Min Khant of Myanmar and Maikie Anthony Figueroa of Puerto Rico. This is the sixth edition of the international beauty pageant based in Bangkok, Thailand.
On December 14, 2025, Manuel di Fino represented Panama at Mister Friendship International 2025 and competed against 23 other candidates at 515 Victory in Bangkok. He finished in the Top 16.
Mister Panama 2026
Carizzo is now based in Panama Este, a region within the Panama Province, one of the 10 provinces of Panama. The nine other provinces of the country are Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Cocle, Colon, Darien, Herrera, Los Santos, Panama Oeste and Veraguas.
On May 9, 2026, Carizzo represented Panama Este at Mister Panama 2026 at the Teatro en Circulo in Panama City Panama. It is the 25th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister International, Mister Global, Man of the World, Manhunt International Male Supermodel, Mister Friendship International and Mister Celebrity International candidates of the country.
Including Carrizo, 12 men competed for seven titles. Here are the results:
| PLACEMENT | CANDIDATE |
| Mister Panama 2026 Mister International Panama 2026 | Jesus Perez (Veraguas) |
| Mister Global Panama 2026 | David Robles (Darien) |
| Man of the World Panama 2027 | Giancarlos Rovira Morales (David) |
| Manhunt Panama Male Supermodel 2026 | Noriel Maure (Herrera) |
| Manhunt Panama Male Supermodel 2027 | Michael Piggot (Bocas del Toro) |
| Mister Friendship Panama 2026 | Roger Carrizo (Panama Este) |
| Mister Celebrity International 2026 | Fernando Batista (Los Santos) |
| Top 12 | Christian Almanza (Azuero) Irving Rios (Chiriqui) Ernesto Melgar (Cocle) Edwin Valderrama (Colon) Eric Almengor (Panama Oeste) |
Trujillo, Venezuela
Situated in the western highlands of Venezuela, the state of Trujillo commands attention through its dramatic geography, deep-rooted history, and vibrant traditions. Its territory reaches from the towering peaks of the Cordillera de Mérida down to the fertile lowlands near Lake Maracaibo, offering a striking contrast of misty alpine summits and sun-drenched valleys.
Historically, Trujillo holds immense significance. Founded in 1557, its capital city retains a distinct colonial character. It was here in 1813 that Simón Bolívar signed the historic “Decree of War to the Death” during the struggle for independence.
Beyond its revolutionary legacy, the region is a major hub for religious tourism. It features the Monumento a la Virgen de la Paz (Monument to the Virgin of Peace), a colossal sculpture standing 46.7 meters tall, which ranks among the highest monuments in the Americas.
Driven largely by agriculture, Trujillo thrives on the cultivation of coffee, sugarcane, and mountain produce. Enclaves like Boconó, celebrated as the “Garden of Venezuela,” showcase the region’s rich artisanal heritage and warm hospitality, cementing Trujillo’s status as a compelling destination.
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