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Phanendra Prasai, an Information Management student from Nepal, was named the Mister National Universe 2018 held on 18th of June in Hua Hin, Thailand. Phanendra/Kaushik bested 18 other hunks from all over the globe and succeeded last year's winner, Pankaj Ahlawat of India. Phanendra is a promotional model and brand ambassador back in Kathmandu and became the first Nepalese to win an international male pageant.
Full Results:
Winner: Mr. Nepal- Kaushik Prasai
First Runner-Up: Mr. Thailand- Natchanon Singlum
Second Runner-Up: Mr. Brazil-Marcos Vinícius Clarindo
TOP 5: Malaysia and India
TOP 10: Switzerland, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, USA, Philippines
SPECIAL AWARDS
Mister National Universe Ambassador: PHILIPPINES Kenny Filarca
Best in National Costume: THAILAND Natchanon Singlum
Mr. Photogenic: SWITZERLAND Lionel Luthi
Best National Director: PUERTO RICO
Mr. Congeniality: USA David Jesse Aponte Acosta
Peoples Choice: PHILIPPINES Kenny Filarca
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