Face of Nepal 2026 crowned Zion Tamang, Aaista Joshi, Suman Shrestha and Anisha Shrestha as major titleholders – the opportunity to represent Nepal at Asia Model Festival in South Korea.
Four journeys, four distinct personalities and one international opportunity came together at Face of Nepal 2026, where Aaista Joshi, Suman Shrestha, Anisha Shrestha and Zion Tamang emerged among the principal titleholders of the national modelling competition.
Organized by MS Production, the grand finale was held on September 6, 2026, at Royal Tulip, Gwarko, Lalitpur. A total of 19 contestants, including eight female and eleven male participants, competed for the major titles while showcasing their personality, confidence, modelling skills and stage presence.
Aaista Joshi Wins Face of Nepal 2026
Aaista Joshi emerged as the prestigious Face of Nepal 2026, delivering a strong performance throughout the competition.
A student of IIFT School of Fashion and Interior Design, Joshi’s victory also continued an encouraging connection between the institution and the competition. A year earlier, IIFT fashion-design student Sadikshya Shrestha had won the Face of Nepal 2025 title.
Joshi’s win marked another notable achievement for an emerging model looking to build a presence beyond the national stage.
Four Titleholders Earn International Opportunity
Alongside Joshi, Suman Shrestha, Anisha Shrestha and Zion Tamang secured major titles at Face of Nepal 2026.
The four titleholders will have the opportunity to represent Nepal at the Asia Model Festival in South Korea, taking their national success to a broader international modelling platform.
The opportunity places the winners in an environment that brings together fashion and modelling talent from across Asia, giving them valuable exposure beyond Nepal.
Face of Nepal Connects Aspiring Models to Asia Model Festival
Face of Nepal functions as Nepal’s official franchise platform associated with the Asia Model Festival of South Korea.
The competition provides aspiring models with a platform to demonstrate their modelling ability, personality and potential for international representation.
Participation in the Asia Model Festival adds wider significance to the national titles, giving the winners an opportunity to engage with the broader Asian fashion and modelling community.
Distinguished Jury Evaluates the Finalists
The competition was judged by a panel representing fashion, entertainment, pageantry, international relations and the Asia Model Festival.
The jury included Yang Yui Sing, President of the Asia Model Festival; Niti Shah, Face of Nepal 2021, actress and model; Menuka Majhi, National Director; and Himanchal Raj KC, Face of Nepal 2024.
Also on the judging panel were fashion designer Suknita Chaulagain, Founder of Valentino Boutique and Valentino International College of Fashion and Interior, and Manish Thapa, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Costa Rica in Nepal and Founder-Managing Partner of Global Equity Fund.
Dikpal Karki Leads Finale Choreography
The finale was choreographed by renowned model, actor and fashion choreographer Dikpal Karki.
His creative direction contributed to the polished presentation and dynamic stage movement of the event, helping contestants present themselves with confidence throughout the competition.
With four principal titleholders now preparing for an international opportunity, Face of Nepal 2026 concluded as a platform celebrating individuality, modelling potential and Nepal’s growing presence on the Asian fashion stage.
