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Mr. Nepal

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Mr. Nepal
Formation2001
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersKathmandu
Location
Official language
Nepali
Key people
Ravi Dhamala
Websitewww.nextmodelsnepal.com

Mr. Nepal is a male beauty pageant held in Nepal. Founded in 2001,[1] it is currently organized by Next Models Nepal, a Kathmandu-based modeling agency. The current Mr. Nepal is Santosh Lokshum of Jhapa who was crowned on August 24, 2024 in Kathmandu.[2]

Titleholders

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Year Mr. Nepal Age Hometown
2023 Samarpan Jung Karki[2] 32 Biratnagar
2022 Nutan Shrestha[3] 28 Morang
2019 Santosh Upadhyaya[4] 25 Achham
2018 Bikalp Raj Shrestha[5] 25 Chitwan
2017 Akshay Jung Rayamajhi[6] 21 Kathmandu
2016 Ganesh Agrawal[7] 29 Doti
2015 Sandeep Pokharel[8] 21 Gorkha
2014 Suraj Chiluwal[9] Lamjung
2012 Suresh Gauli Budanilkantha
2011 Dr. Ayushman Ghimire 25 Tanahun
2005 Ujjwal Karki Sankhuwasabha
2003 Gautam Subedi[1] Lalitpur
2002 Jiwan Luitel[10] 21 Morang
2001 Rohit Thebe Sunsari

Mister Nepal World 2024

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The grand final coronation of Mister Nepal World 2024 will be held on 24 August 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mister World Nepal 2023 Samarpan Jung Karki of Biratnagar, will crown his successor at the end of the event. The winner will represent Nepal in Mister World 2024 on 5 October 2024 in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the 1st Runner Up will participate at the Mister Global 2024 in Thailand.

Overall Top 38 contestants were chosen after a nationwide search from auditions in Damak, Itahari, Janakpur, Hetauda, Chitwan, Butwal, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, and Kathmandu.

Subtitles

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Best Physique Top 5

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  •   Advanced to the Top 15 via judges' choice.
Contestant no Best Physique
8 Adnan Halwai - Nepalgunj
16 Manoj Gurung - Lamjung
23 Prakash Chauhan - Morang
24 Sijal Kapali - Lalitpur
32 Bipan Shrestha - Lamjung

Mister Active Top 5

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  •   Advanced to the Top 15 via judges' choice.
Contestant no Best Physique
3 Satynarayan Tharu - Nepalgunj
16 Manoj Gurung - Lamjung
10 Dipesh Chaudhary - Dhangadi
23 Prakash Chauhan - Morang
34 Samir Timilsina - Pokhara

List of Mr. Nepal at International pageants

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Color key
  •   Declared as Winner
  •   Ended as runner-up
  •   Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   Ended as special Award Winner

Mister Global

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Due to the irregular schedule of Mister World, since 2022, Mr. Nepal winner went to compete at Mister Global.

Year Mister Global Nepal Placement Special Awards
2024 Yogesh Shrestha Unplaced
2023 Samarpan Jung Karki Unplaced
2022 Nutan Shrestha Unplaced
Representative elected by Group of Event (GEE Nepal)
2016 Dikpal Karki Top 10[11] -

Mister World

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At the end of 2015, Mr. Nepal acquired the right to select Nepal's representative for Mister World.[12] Mr. Nepal 2016, Ganesh Agrawal, was the first Nepali to compete at this prestigious event.

Year Mister World Nepal Placement Special Awards
2024 Santosh Lokshum Limbu Unplaced Mr People's Choice—Asia and Oceania (Top 5)
2019 Akshay Jung Rayamajhi Top 12[13] Multimedia Award
2016 Ganesh Agrawal Unplaced -

Nepal representative at other major pageant

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Color key
  •   Declared as Winner
  •   Ended as runner-up
  •   Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   Ended as special Award Winner

Mister Supranational

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister Supranational is currently held by the Mister & Miss National Nepal organization.

Year Mister Supranational Nepal Hometown Placement Special Awards
2024 Dhiroj Kaji Basnet Chitwan Top 20
2023 Shishir Wagle Pokhara Unplaced
2022 Sanish Shrestha Kathmandu Unplaced Mister Talent
2021 Santosh Upadhyaya Achham 3rd Runner-up[14] Mister Influencer

Mister International

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister International is currently held by the Mister & Miss National Nepal organization.

Year Mister International Nepal Placement Special Awards
2024 Kshitij Shrestha Chhetri TBA TBA
2023 Prajwol Tamrakar Unplaced Mister Congeniality
2022 Manash Kumar Rai Unplaced
Representative elected by Mister and Miss National Nepal
2018 Prashant Jung Shah Unplaced
2017 Sajid Alam Unplaced
2016 Rokesh Tandukar Unplaced Best National Costume

Manhunt International

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Manhunt International is currently held by the Group of Event Entertainers (GEE Nepal).

Year Manhunt International Nepal Hometown Placement Special Awards
2024 Abhinav Thapa Kathmandu Unplaced
2022 Bikalp Raj Shrestha Chitwan Top 16[15]
2016 Samim Khan[16] Pokhara Unplaced Mr Talent
2013 Anoop Bikram Shahi Kathmandu Unplaced Best TV model
2012 Sanish Shakya Kathmandu Unplaced
2011 Nirjan Thapa Pokhara Unplaced
2010 Kanij Koirala Kathmandu Unplaced
2008 Rikesh Raj Shrestha Kathmandu Unplaced Mr. Friendship[17]
2007 Chandan Agrawal Chitwan Unplaced Mr Personality[18]
2005 Suhrid Jyoti Kathmandu Unplaced
1995 Prashanta Tamrakar Kathmandu Unplaced

Man of the World

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Man of the World is currently held by the Man of the World Nepal organization.

Year Man of the World Nepal Placement Special Awards
2025 Aayush Dulal TBA TBA
2024
Nepal did not compete
2023 Bishal Katwal Top 10 Mr Personality
Multimedia Award
2022 Summer Puree Unplaced
Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no competition held between 2020―2021
2019 Tsering Pakhrin Top 10 Mr Personality
Multimedia Award
2018 Chandan Bishowkarma Unplaced
2017 Shree Ram Chand Unplaced Charity and Public Service Award

Mister Celebrity International

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister Celebrity International is currently held by the Mr. Nepal organization.

Year Mister Celebrity Nepal Placement Special Awards
2024 Abishek Chudal Top 15

Man of the Year

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Man of the Year is currently held by the Man of the Year Nepal organization.

Year Man of the Year Nepal Placement Special Awards
2024 Krishna Nuire Top 13

Mister Tourism World

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The right to elect Nepal's representative for Mister Tourism World is currently held by the Mister and Miss National Nepal organization.

Year Mister Tourism Nepal Placement Special Awards
2024 Milan Bhattarai TBA

Mr. Nepal 2023 Edition

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Newlook Mr. Nepal 2023 Final was held on July 23, 2023 at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. 19 contestants from all over the country competed for the coveted title. Throughout the competition, the contestants underwent comprehensive training sessions and challenges which include swimming, football, rock climbing, social service, short hiking, catwalk, personality development, and public speaking. At the end, 32 years old pilot Samarpan Jung Karki of Biratnagar was declared as Newlook Mr. Nepal 2023. He was rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 500,000.[19]

Result
Final Result Contestant
Newlook Mr. Nepal 2023
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
  • Kavre – Krishal Shrestha
3rd Runner-up
4th Runner-up
Subsidiary Titles
Title Contestant
Mr. Intellectual
Best Personality
Most Talent & Gents Park Style Icon
  • Kavre – Krishal Shrestha
Public Choice
Most Photogenic
Most Popular
Mr. Active & Best Physique
Best Skin
Best Hair
Newlook Mens Choice
Contestants
Contestant City/District
Nimesh Kapali Kathmandu
Rajan Ayer Kathmandu
Ashim Lamichhane Bhaktapur
Rohit Bhatt Kanchanpur
Rohim Dhaubhadel Bhaktapur
Samarpan Jung Karki Biratnagar
Lokesh Pradhananga Lalitpur
Rikesh Prasai Jhapa
Dr. Vijay Duwadi Chitwan
Rajiv Tiwari Gorkha
Anubhav Joshi[a] Lalitpur
Aayan Raaz Chaudhary Sarlahi
Mikaj Karki Lalitpur
Diamond Dhungana Achham
Ramannath Giri Morang
Swopnil Adhikari Pokhara
Prem Kumar Yadav Janakpur
Dipendra Shahi Pokhara
Krishal Shrestha Kavre
Prabin Pathak Jhapa
  1. ^ Withdrew from competition

References

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  1. ^ a b "Gautam is Mr Nepal 2003". The Himalayan Times.
  2. ^ a b "Crown of Mr. Nepal goes to Santosh Lokshum". The Rising Nepal.
  3. ^ "Nutan Shrestha wins Mr. Nepal World 2022". Glamour Nepal.
  4. ^ "Dr. Santosh Upadhyaya bagged Mister Nepal 2019". Glamour Nepal.
  5. ^ "Bikalpa Raj Shrestha is Mister Nepal World 2018". Glamour Nepal.
  6. ^ "Akshay Jung Rayamajhi Wins Mr. Nepal 2017". Neo Stuffs.
  7. ^ "Ganesh Agrawal wins Mister Nepal 2016". The Kathmandu Post.
  8. ^ "Sandeep Pokhrel Wins Title of Mr. Nepal 2015". Neo Stuffs.
  9. ^ "Suraj Chiluwal wins Mr. Nepal 2014 Title". Glamour Nepal.
  10. ^ "Jiwan Luitel :: Profile, film list, biography, Awards, News, Photos, Videos". Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  11. ^ "Dikpal Karki positioned at top ten in Mister Global 2016". Glamour Nepal.
  12. ^ "Mr. Nepal now represent at Mr. World". Glamour Nepal.
  13. ^ "Akshay completed Mister World as top 12 semi-finalists". Glamour Nepal.
  14. ^ "Tytuł Mister Supranational 2021 przyznany. Kto wygrał?". Polsat (in Polish).
  15. ^ "Bikalp Raj Shrestha completed as top 16 at Manhunt International 2022". Glamour Nepal.
  16. ^ "Samim Khan wins Manhunt International Nepal 2016". Glamour Nepal.
  17. ^ "Manhunt Participant Rikesh Brings Home A Trophy!". Cyber Sansar. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
  18. ^ "Interview with Chandan Agrawal (Mr. Personality title holder of the Manhunt International)". Cyber Sansar. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016.
  19. ^ "Samarpan Karki wins Mr. Nepal 2023, 32 years old pilot outshined 18 competitors to win the title". Glamour Nepal.