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Meet Phanendra Kaushik Prasai of Nepal who won Mister National Universe 2018 during a pageant held in Thailand on June 18. Kaushik, a promotional model, has just arrived in Katmandu where he had a simple celebration with his family, friends and fashion designers after his win. "I have yet to do the big celebration which I'm not sure when exactly." Asked about his name, the Nepalese said: "Kaushik is the name of an Indian Hindu sage (rishi) and since I grew up in India, I was given the name as a pet name." Right now, he's in a very serious and committed relationship. Kaushik has a younger sister. He studied Information Management for his Bachelors from Orchid College. Just like in the Philippines, Nepalese love pageants, he says. "There are a lot of pageants in Nepal for all men, women and kids. There are new pageants every once in a while too. This year we saw about 30+ new ones all over Nepal. Apart from giving opportunities and exposure...

Welcome home, Kenley Filarca! This successful banker-restaurateur made the Philippines proud once again when he was adjudged Mister National Universe Ambassador 2018 held in Bangkok, Thailand recently. Filarca did not bring home the major title but his awards, including People's Choice, are enough to make him a winner in the hearts of Filipino pageant fans. The guy from Ilocos Sur, who is oozing with positive vibes, met some members of the Philippine press to thank them for their support in his exciting journey to the pageant arena. At his victory press conference in Makati City, Pop News Now sat down with Kenley who gave us insights on love, friendship, lessons learned, and goals. Say hi to Kenley Filarca! - ROBERT REQUINTINA with images by Joy Arguil. 1) Sino ang tunay na Kenley Filarca? "Ang tunay na Kenley Filarca ay mapagbigay, maingay at masaya." 2) Tatlong tao na napaka-taas ng respeto mo. "Hindi lang tatlo pero magbibigay ako ng nasa To...