Ryker William McManus Little Mr. USA, America Nation 2026
- Derek Tokarzewski
- 6 hours ago
- 6 min read
World Class Kings Magazine pageant interview with an incredible Ryker William McManus Little Mr. USA, America Nation 2026
Full name: Ryker William McManus
Title/Year: Little Mr. USA, America Nation 2026
Pageant System: Kids Multicultural World, Cutest Kid
Age: 2
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Hobbies: Swimming, Hiking, Snow Skiing, and Playing with my dog Dutton
Platform: Supporting Children with developmental delays, disabilities, and Childrens Hospitals
Years competed: 1Countries visited: US, Mexico and Caribbean
Likes: Doing anything outside, traveling the world, playing with my dog, and Trains
Dislikes: Disrespectful people
World Class Kings Magazine: Please tell us about yourself.
(These answers were provided by Gail McManus, aka Mimi)
I am Ryker McManus, born June 22, 2023 to a mom who is a traumatic brain injury survivor and unfortunately has lost a lot of her short-term memory and has injury induced dementia and cognitive difficulties. But despite this… I was welcomed into the world by my mom and loving grandparents that are raising me and giving me a life I deserve, full of experiences, travel and adventures. I am a vibrant, energetic and happy little boy who loves to read, play with my dog, Dutton, hike, swim and am learning how to snow ski. I am told I am a beautiful, blonde haired, blue eyed little one who lights up the lives of everyone I meet.
World Class Kings Magazine: What inspired you to compete for your title?
Ever since I was born, people have said that I need to be a model
World Class Kings Magazine: To those unfamiliar with your pageant system please tell us what is it about?
Kids Multicultural World, promotes anti-bullying, anti-discrimination, and diversity in the kids modeling and entertainment industry
World Class Kings Magazine: What are the categories you are being judged on during the competition?
Right now, it is just focusing on looking as good as possible in front of the camera
World Class Kings Magazine: Which part of the competition did you enjoy the most and why?
Enjoy being in front of the camera having fun, whether it's in the studio or in the outdoors in beautiful scenery.
World Class Kings Magazine: Which part of the competition was most challenging for you and why?
Getting Distracted by things happening around me
World Class Kings Magazine: What inspired you to do your first pageant?
Everywhere we go, people tell us that I need to be a model, so my Mimi and Pop decided we should go for it.
World Class Kings Magazine: What are some of your achievements? Though we have just started down this road, I have been on the cover of Kids Multicultural World's August 2025, Cover for being the "Cutest Kid", I have modeled clothes for a new clothing line for their social media and website, and at 2, I started doing online preschool education.(Education, professional, modeling, etc...)
World Class Kings Magazine: Tell us about your platform or what charity you volunteer for? Being a child with developmental delays and having a mother with disabilities, I want to support children who are struggling and let them know, to Dream Big, Believe in yourself, and to Reach for the Stars. Because if you surround yourself with people who believe and love you, you can reach those stars.
World Class Kings Magazine: What are some of the appearances that you've done?
None so far but I am scheduled for a runway show in Chicago in January and others that have yet to be scheduled.
World Class Kings Magazine: Tell us about your evening wear?
So my Mimi dresses me up pretty good… my go to Formal Attire is Grey Suit Pants and Vest with a Red Tire or Grey Bow Tie. Sometimes I wear a black Fedora that I look even cooler with.
World Class Kings Magazine: Tell us about your national costume?
Cowboy all the way… Jeans, cowboy boots, chaps, vest and of course my cowboy hat, and red bandana
World Class Kings Magazine: That makes you stand out from all those other kings?
My thick blonde hair, blue eyes, and my energetic personality
World Class Kings Magazine: What was your reaction and how did it make you feel when they called your name as the winner?
My family was very excited and I loved seeing my picture on the cover of the magazine.
World Class Kings Magazine: What does the stole (sash) symbolize or means to you?
It symbolizes that I overcame a lot and am capable of doing great things despite my difficult beginnings.
World Class Kings Magazine: What does it mean to you to be a King?
Like the previous question… It means that anyone can overcome their past and the challenges that we face. I want to be a role model to prove that you can accomplish anything if you set your mind to it.
World Class Kings Magazine: Any Modeling, Film, acting or music experience you would like to share?
Just starting but I am looking forward to future opportunities and being noticed because of this magazine.
World Class Kings Magazine: What are your plans for 2026 as a King?
Lots of travel, runway shows, and visiting Children’s Hospitals and visiting kids wherever I go.
World Class Kings Magazine: What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?
I wish to inspire hope and determination in others to achieve greatness no matter your past struggles. Dream Big, Believe in Yourself and Reach for the Stars.
World Class Kings Magazine would like to say thank you for this wonderful interview.
Ryker William McManus 2026 Little Mr. USA, America Nation, World Class Kings Magazine,
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