Junrey Balawing - New Shortest or Smallest Man in the World Alive as Declared by Guinness World Records (Pictures)

Junrey Balawing of Zamboanga, Philippines has been officially declared as the new shortest man in the world by Guinness Book of World Records. According to its official website, Junrey measured 23.6 inches, 3 inches shorter to the previous holder of the title, Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal.

This is the most rewarding gift Junrey had ever received. The 5 kilogram little boy is currently celebrating his 18th birthday.


Vice Mayor of Sindangan also extends his congratulations to Junrey and his family. As quoted from Guinnessworldrecords.com, he said

We are very proud because our town will be known throughout the whole world now that we have a person who has become a Guinness World Records title holder

Here are some of the pictures of Junrey Balawing, the newly declared smallest man in the world.

Photos courtesy of Guinness Book of World Records