Punam Kumari representing Techaura Organisation, Genesis Aye, a student of Eastern Christian College and Aying N Konyak, a representative of Mon Town Students Union emerged as the winners of Nagaland Exotic Model Hunt Season-4 (2023) organised by The Blue Curves at IMC Hall, Dimapur on October 28.
The event was held under the theme, “Escalate Fashion, Innovate You”, and was graced by the director of Livingstone Foundation International School & College, Ani Yepthomi as the chief guest and the brand ambassador, Almighty Global Face of Gonari, Kiyeshi Jimo as the guest of honour.
Emei M Konyak and Pongloi Konyak were declared as runners-up.
Speaking at the programme, Ani Yepthomi appreciated the organisers and all the participants for focusing on the fashion industry and termed the fashion industry as one of the emerging industries in the state. She also urged all the participants to be consistent and hardworking if they were truly passionate about modelling and bringing good laurels to the society. Yepthomi advised the participants to be humble as one soars higher in life.
In a brief message, guest of honour, Kiyeshi Jimo acknowledged the organisers for organising the event and also wished good luck to all the participants.
Earlier the event was hosted by Sharon Singson, invocation was offered by pastor Nagamese Baptist Church, Ura Villa, T. Joshua Sumi; welcome speech was delivered by president, The Blue Curves, Talikaba Longkumer; special performance was presented by Yinwapang Jamir, Kito Swu, Yangman Lukhim, The Anyaks and vote of thanks was delivered by supervisor, The Blue Curves, Angun Wangsa.
Altogether, 14 participants took part in the event. The panel of judges were: Kaheli Chophy, the First Femina Miss India Nagaland 2017; Adong Jamatia, Beardo Mega Mr North East 2023; Pougui Golmei MANFETE MANHUNT MANIPUR 2023; Kalitoli Yepthomi, former winner of Nagaland Exotic Model Hunt Season – 2 (2022); and Bhargab Gogoi, Mister India Supranational North East 2023.
The Nagaland Exotic Model Hunt Season-4 (2023) also showcased the talent and creativity of Khevi Jakhalu, Lickpo Konyak and Henkam Konyak who contributed to the make-up, grooming, and designing of the participants. The top three winners will represent Nagaland in the 20th edition of Sunsilk Mega Miss Northeast 2024 via direct-entry.