Mr. Nepal

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Mr. Nepal
Formation2001
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Kathmandu
Location
Official language
Nepali
Key people
Ravi Dhamala
Website www.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 Samarpan Jung Karki of Biratnagar who was crowned on July 23, 2023 in Kathmandu. [2]

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YearMr. NepalAgeHometown
2023Samarpan Jung Karki [2] 32 Biratnagar
2022Nutan Shrestha [3] 28 Morang
2019Santosh Upadhyaya [4] 25 Achham
2018Bikalp Raj Shrestha [5] 25 Chitwan
2017Akshay Jung Rayamajhi [6] 21 Kathmandu
2016Ganesh Agrawal [7] 29 Doti
2015Sandeep Pokharel [8] 21 Gorkha
2014Suraj Chiluwal [9] Lamjung
2012Suresh Gauli Budanilkantha
2011Dr. Ayushman Ghimire25 Tanahun
2005Ujjwal Karki Sankhuwasabha
2003Gautam Subedi [1] Lalitpur
2002 Jiwan Luitel [10] 21 Morang
2001Rohit Thebe Sunsari

Mister Nepal World 2024

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.

List of Mr. Nepal at International pageants

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Mister Global

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

YearMister Global NepalPlacementSpecial Awards
2023 Samarpan Jung KarkiTBATBA
2022 Nutan ShresthaUnplaced-
Representative elected by Group of Event (GEE Nepal)
2016Dikpal KarkiTop 10 [11] -

Mister World

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.

YearMister World NepalPlacementSpecial Awards
2019 Akshay Jung RayamajhiTop 12 [13] Multimedia Award
2016 Ganesh AgrawalUnplaced-

Nepal representative at other major pageant

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Mister Supranational

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

YearMister Supranational NepalHometownPlacementSpecial Awards
2024 Dhiroj Kaji Basnet Chitwan Top 20
2023 Shishir Wagle Pokhara Unplaced
2022 Sanish Shrestha Kathmandu UnplacedMister Talent
2021 Santosh Upadhyaya Dhangadhi 3rd Runner-up [14] Mister Influencer

Mister International

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

YearMister International NepalPlacementSpecial Awards
2023 Prajwol TamrakarUnplacedMister Congeniality
2022 Manash Kumar RaiUnplaced
2018 Prashant Jung ShahUnplaced
2017 Sajid AlamUnplaced
2016 Rokesh TandukarUnplacedBest National Costume

Manhunt International

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

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

Man of the World

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

YearMan of the World NepalPlacementSpecial Awards
2023 Bishal KatwalTop 10Mr Personality
Multimedia Award
2022 Summer PureeUnplaced
2019 Tsering PakhrinTop 10Mr Personality
Multimedia Award
2018 Chandan BishowkarmaUnplaced
2017 Shree Ram ChandUnplacedCharity and Public Service Award

Mr. Nepal 2023 Edition

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]

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