People behind E! Entertainment Television of the US recently contacted the manager of Dingdong Dantes, Perry Lansingan, signifying their intention to include the Kapuso star in their annual list of the 25 Sexiest Men of the World. They came to know about Dingdong when they saw the latter’s tv commercial for Ibuprofen Medicol of United Laboratories.

E! and Lansingan then exchanged correspondences where the Dingdong’s manager gave the entertainment network a background on the latest Bench model’s career in the Philippines. The president of E! Entertainment gave his final seal of approval to include Dingdong in the list. A letter requesting for photos and footages of Dingdong’s movie, television and ramp (especially those of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Bachelor Bash 2007 and Experience: Blackout) appearances has already been sent by E! for their inclusion in the production of the show.

In an interview, Dingdong said that he did not see this coming and is very thankful for the recognition. He said that he really loves his craft and that is probably one of the reasons why it loves him back and showers him with blessings.

Also included in the list of the 25 Sexiest Men of the World are: Gilles Marini of France – actor; Kostas Martakhs of Greece – singer; Michael Lewis of Israel – actor/model; Dan Carter of New Zealand – rugby player and David Beckham of UK – soccer player, among others. The show will be aired sometime in the 3rd of 4th quarter of the year. This will be the first time that a Filipino man will make it to the list. Kudos to Dingdong!