The grand finale of Kids Star International Nepal 2026 – Season 5, organized by Fashion Era under the leadership of Aanand Singh, was successfully held on February 24, 2026, at Music City, Balkumari, Lalitpur. The prestigious celebration unfolded in the gracious presence of chief guest and renowned actress Priyanka Karki, whose attendance added glamour, inspiration, and prestige to the event.
Senior Category:
In the Senior Boys category, Arogya Sharma was crowned Winner. Hrishi Adari secured the title of 1st Runner-Up, while Shubham Singh Thapa was named 2nd Runner-Up. Kelsang Sherpa achieved 3rd Runner-Up, and Migpen Pulami earned the position of 4th Runner-Up. Alex Luitel was honored with the Organizers’ Choice Award in recognition of his exceptional potential and performance.
Aarohi Shahi was declared the Winner in the Senior Girls category. Niza Thapa Magar secured 1st Runner-Up, followed by Christina Bohara as 2nd Runner-Up. Devansi Gurung was named 3rd Runner-Up, Arzoo Rana Magar achieved 4th Runner-Up, and Riya Neupane was awarded 5th Runner-Up. Additionally, Anshika Shah and Alishma KC were presented with the Special Award – Organizers’ Choice for their remarkable performances.
Junior Category:
In the Junior Boys category, Aabhusan Bhandari was crowned Winner. Aayat Bista secured 1st Runner-Up, Magnus Maharjan was announced as 2nd Runner-Up, Arogya Jung Thapa achieved 3rd Runner-Up, and Prabesh Jung Thapa earned the title of 4th Runner-Up.
Abhaya Baral emerged as the Winner in the Junior Girls category. Rokshana Chettri was declared 1st Runner-Up, Aayesha Subedi secured 2nd Runner-Up, Rukshana Tolange achieved 3rd Runner-Up, Maiyam Thapa earned 4th Runner-Up, and Prasiddhi Subedi was named 5th Runner-Up. Sahara Uprety and Yasasvi Padhan received the Organizers’ Choice Award in recognition of their impressive stage performances.
The show was choreographed by Alex Tiruwa and Kimon Magar, and was elegantly hosted by media personality and fashion choreographer Rojin Shakya. The competition was evaluated by a distinguished panel of jury members from the fields of fashion, entertainment, and performing arts. The esteemed judges included Sushant Dhakal, Alish Khanal, Yangshu Shrestha, Nirjara Mishra, Dilip Okheda, Suresh Kohli, and Bibhusit Rayamajhi. The grand finale provided a vibrant and professional platform for young talents from across Nepal to showcase their confidence, creativity, personality, and commanding stage presence.
Official Delegates Announced for Model Tourism Ambassador World 2026
Considering their outstanding performance, confidence, personality, and overall presentation throughout the competition, the event also announced the official Nepalese delegates for the upcoming international pageant Model Tourism Ambassador World 2026. The finalized delegates are Niza Thapa Magar, Devansi Gurung, Hrishit Odari, Alex Luitel, Devansita Biswas Shrestha, Arogya Sharma, Aarohi Shahi, Alishma KC, Abhaya Baral, and Aabhusan Bhandari.
Model Tourism Ambassador World 2026 will be hosted in Nepal from June 23 to June 29, 2026, featuring participants from across the globe. The international platform focuses on tourism promotion, cultural exchange, leadership development, and global youth talent empowerment. The event is being organized under the banner of Fashion Era.
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