The 2025 High1 Resort Asia Model Festival 'Face of Nepal' took place on the 20th of this month at the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event was co-hosted and organized by the Asia Model Festival Organizing Committee (AMFOC), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), and M S Production Nepal Pvt Ltd., with sponsorship from High1 Resort.

Saugat Pradhan and Sadikshya Shrestha Shine at 2025 High1 Resort Asia Model Festival 'Face of Nepal'

Winners Saugat Pradhan (Male), Sadikshya Shrestha (Female)

Saugat Pradhan and Sadikshya Shrestha were honored as the top models representing Nepal.

Finalists of the 'Face of Asia' competition are granted opportunities to be cast by domestic model agencies, participate in Seoul Fashion Week, the Asia Open Collection, and the Asia Model Awards, as well as receive support for international activities in countries such as China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the 'Asia Model Festival' will host a variety of events from October 25th to 31st at the High1 Resort Hotel Convention Center. These events will include the Face of Asia, Asia Open Collection, Asia Model Awards, and also feature Asian kids, senior models, and global influencer live commerce, bringing together artists and industries from across Asia.

Photo Credit: Asia Model Festival Organizing Committee

Reporter: Joonwon Cho wizard333@tenasia.co.kr