Wayne Buhagiar, 23, was officially sashed as the Mister Supranational 2026 representative of Malta at Hotel Krakow in Krakow, Poland on July 21, 2026. If he wins the title, he will be the pageant’s first Maltese winner.
Mister Supranational was founded by Nowa Scena president Gerhard Parzutka Von Lipinski. The title was won by Diego Garcy of Mexico in 2016, Gabriel Correa of Venezuela in 2017, Prathamesh Maulingkar of India in 2018, Nate Crnkovich of the United States in 2019, Varo Vargas of Peru in 2021, Luis Daniel Galvez of Cuba in 2022, Ivan Alvarez Guedes of Spain in 2023, Fezile Mkhize of South Africa in 2024 and Swann Lavigne of France in 2025.
Wayne Buhagiar
Buhagiar is a model and a police inspector. On May 2, 2026, he was crowned Mister Supranational Malta 2026.
“I work within the public service with a strong commitment to protect and serve,” Buhagiar shared. “My work has taught me that real strength is calmness, empathy, and being reliable.”
For Buhagiar, Malta may be small but its people are strong and united. He declared, “I will carry that spirit and the value of my people to the international stage at Mister Supranational 2026 in Małopolska, Poland.”
“I want to challenge myself, learn from others and grow,” the Maltese police inspector continued. “Małopolska, I am so ready for this experience.”
Mister Supranational 2026
On July 4, 2024, Mkhize won Mister Supranational 2024 at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sacz, Małopolska, Poland, which is around 108 kilometers away from Krakow. He competed against 35 other candidates including Ruben Pulido of Malta, who was unplaced.
On June 28, 2025, Lavigne won Mister Supranational 2025 at the same venue. He competed against 37 other candidates including Slaven Micallef of Malta, who was unplaced.
On August 1, 2026, Lavigne will go back to the same venue to crown his successor. Mkhize and Ida Nowakowska will host the coronation ceremony.
Including Malta, 41 countries and territories will be represented at Mister Supranational 2026. Here are Buhagiar’s fellow candidates from Europe:
- Quinten Taelman, 25, Belgium
- Daniel Zedníček, 31, Czech Republic
- Dimitri Chatelain, 21, France
- Glenn Williamson, 31, Ireland
- Chony Arim, 22, Netherlands
- Bartosz Gwiazda, 25, Poland
- Alexandru Șuțan, 20, Romania
- Pedro Cordero, 23, Spain
- Benjamin From, 22, Sweden
From Birkirkara to Nowy Sacz
Buhagiar was Mister Supranational Malta 2023 second runner-up. He hails from Birkirkara, a city in the Eastern Region of Malta.
While separated by vast geographical distances, Nowy Sącz and Birkirkara are defined by their impressive historical architecture and strong Catholic foundations. Both cities share a subtle yet meaningful connection through their deeply rooted European heritage and religious traditions.
Nowy Sącz is renowned for its centuries-old churches, including the St. Margaret Basilica, and its rich traditions as an economic hub near the Carpathian Mountains. Similarly, Birkirkara is home to magnificent ecclesiastical landmarks, most notably the historic St. Helen’s Basilica, which serves as a centerpiece for local religious celebrations and community life.
Through shared values centered on historical preservation, community festivals, and civic engagement, Nowy Sącz and Birkirkara embody how distinct European regions can find common ground through their preserved heritage and active civic life. Beyond their architectural and cultural parallels, both cities reflect the broader network of European civic relationships that promote cultural exchange, youth mobility and cooperation across the European Union.
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