Melbourne’s Jony Berry to represent Australia at the Mr World final

Jony Berry went from homeless as a teenager to Mr World Australia. Now, the Melbourne-based indigenous model is ready for the international final, aiming to be a beacon of hope for kids struggling with hardship.

Indigenous model Jony Berry will represent Australia at the Mr World international final. Picture: Nicki Connolly

An indigenous model from Possum Bay who was homeless as a teenager will represent Australia in the Mr World international final.

Jony Berry, 24, who grew up in Tasmania but now calls Melbourne home, wants to be a beacon of hope for kids struggling with hardship.

The model, actor and stand-up comedian has stepped up as Mr World Australia after Love Island beefcake Eden Dally handed back the title to focus on a boxing match against MAFS’s Dan Webb.

Jony Berry, 24, is a model, actor and stand-up comedian. Picture: Nicki Connolly

Berry was homeless as a teenager and wants to inspire others. Picture: Nicki Connolly

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Regardless of how he came to the title Berry is ready to take on the world.

“It is everything I have ever wanted,” Berry said.

“I want to be able to show people and inspire people that no matter what you go through, and no matter what happens to you, if you don’t give up and you keep fighting you can achieve anything.

“As a teenager I spent some time homeless but then I ended up working as a model in New York.

“Now I am a comedian, I am an actor, I am Mr World Australia.

“If you are not blessed it does not mean you can’t become blessed.

“You choose your destiny, you write your path, and if you work hard enough and if you believe in yourself you truly can change your life.”

Berry will compete in the Mr World final in Manila next month.

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