Parantap Bhandari and Liza Shrestha Win Model Hunt Nepal Season 10
The runway at Hotel Yak & Yeti in Durbarmarg, Kathmandu, came alive with fashion, confidence and emerging talent as Nothing Smartphone Presents Model Hunt Nepal Season 10 concluded with Parantap Bhandari and Liza Shrestha being crowned the winners.
The grand finale brought together 42 aspiring models (16 male and 26 female contestants), who competed for the top titles after a journey focused on runway skills, personality, discipline, communication and overall performance.
Anuskrit Neupane and Priyanka Kumari Oli finished as First Runners-Up, while Sushant Prajapati and Khusi Bohara secured the Second Runner-Up positions.
For winners Parantap and Liza, the victory also opens the door to an international opportunity. The duo will represent Nepal at Mr. & Miss Celebrity International 2026 in China, taking their modeling journey beyond the national stage.
First Runners-Up: Anuskrit Neupane and Priyanka Kumari Oli
Special Titles Celebrate Standout Contestants
Alongside the main titles, Model Hunt Nepal Season 10 recognized contestants across several categories highlighting runway ability, personality, popularity and commercial potential.
Sushil Thapa Magar and Kaya Thapa received the Most Stylish titles, while Anush Saxena and Ugeshna Timilsena were named Best Personality.
Winner Parantap Bhandari and Asnika Thakuri earned the Best Walk titles. Sushant Prajapati and Priyanka Kumari Oli took home the Public Choice awards.
For their camera presence, Sushant Prajapati and Krishala Sangat were named Most Photogenic. Parantap added another recognition with the Best Physique title, while Simran Karki won Best Figure.
Anuskrit Neupane and winner Liza Shrestha received the Commercial Model titles, while Manish Oli and Kaya Thapa were named Most Popular.
The range of awards reflected the competition’s focus on different aspects of modern modeling, from runway confidence and physical presentation to personality, audience appeal and commercial versatility.
Second Runner-Up: Sushant Prajapati and Khusi Bohara
Nepali Designers Take Centre Stage
Fashion remained at the heart of the finale, with contestants walking the runway in creations by several Nepali designers and fashion labels.
The evening featured collections from KASA by Ramila Nemkul Shrestha, Marsyangde by Arsya Giri, Women’s Planet by Sushma Singh, Manish Rai by Manish Rai, and Sarita Attire by Sarita Thapa Magar.
The diverse collections gave contestants an opportunity to showcase their versatility while highlighting different expressions of contemporary Nepali fashion.
Industry Professionals Lead the Competition
Model Hunt Nepal Season 10 was organized by Next Models Nepal under the leadership of Ravi Dhamala and Yaetna Pandey, with KFC Nepal and Newmew Nepal as co-sponsors.
The competition was choreographed by Sabita Karki, while Ajay Gurung served as mentor.
A jury comprising Prashant Tamrakar, Malvika Subba, Raj Bhai Suwal, Ramila Nemkul Shrestha, Manish Rai, Vinay Joshi and Himanchal Raj K.C. evaluated the contestants.
Bringing experience from fashion, entertainment, photography, media and business, the jury assessed contestants on the qualities required to build a presence in the modeling industry.
The finale was jointly hosted by Rubishka Shrestha and fashion choreographer and media personality Rojin Shakya, who guided the evening through its runway presentations, awards and final crowning moments.
With its tenth season completed, Model Hunt Nepal marked another milestone in its journey of providing aspiring models with a platform to develop their skills, gain industry exposure and pursue opportunities in Nepal and beyond.
