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Sugarika KC (born 15 November 1986, Dhapakhel, Lalitpur) is a Nepali media professional, writer, trainer, and former Miss Nepal who won the national title in 2005 and represented Nepal at Miss World the same year. She entered the public sphere through pageantry, where she also won sub‑titles such as Miss Natural Talent and Best Dress.After her crowning, she became actively involved in environmental advocacy, working closely with WWF Nepal as a Goodwill Ambassador and participating in conservation storytelling platforms.She later built a strong career as a television and radio presenter, known for articulate hosting, public speaking, and educational content. She has also worked as a motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and media educator, frequently appearing in empowerment workshops and youth‑focused programs.Sugarika describes herself as a storyteller and writer, often sharing reflective content on social platforms. Her professional identity today blends media communication, training, women’s empowerment, and public advocacy.

Aashish Sharma Pangeni is a Nepalese artist. He has starred in short films and music videos. Engineer by qualification, Aashish has worked as a stage and screen actor, director, producer, screenwriter, model, voiceover artist, etc. Aashish has worked in various short films like 'Darkmoon', 'Visa', 'Chronic', 'Days without Name'. He has worked on the music video 'I'm Losing You'. He has also worked as a Theatre artist for 3 years in Bhubaneshwar, India. He has acted and directed ad-like short films for 'Worldlink' & 'Study In India'. He has also worked as a Line Producer for the KIMFF award-winning short film 'Alter the Change'. Aashish Sharma is also the recipient of numerous awards including Best Actor and Director for the film 'Darkmoon' in 'Glocal Short Film Competition 2020'. His next film 'Chronic' was awarded the second runner up prize at 'Kalinga International Medical Film Festival 2018, India'. 'Visa' was another short film which got official selection at 'Saath Sadhaiko Short Film Competition'. His two ad-like short videos 'Worldlink and Me' and 'Study In India' are awarded as the Winner and Second Runner Up respectively.

Jems Pradhan has been a household name in Nepal for the past two decades. His musical career spans genres, and he’s known for his originality and smart songwriting. He recently made a comeback after a gap of 7 years with his latest album, “Kram”, which is currently garnering appreciation from music lovers. As a singer, composer, and music director, Voice Over Artist Jems has contributed significantly to the Nepali music scene.

Prakash Sayami (born 21 March 1965) is a Nepali film director, writer, producer, and one of the country’s most respected media personalities. Known for his independent filmmaking spirit, Sayami has directed six feature‑length films, including Prithvi (1994), Simana (1997), Avtaar (2002), Zameen (2005), Rani Khola (2008), and Hatiyar (2010). Among them, Simana remains his most celebrated and widely recognized work.Beyond cinema, Sayami is a passionate writer and an avid collector of books, maintaining a personal library filled with English, Hindi, and Nepali literature. He is the author of Barshadi Dinharu and has written extensively on filmmaking, along with publishing poems, essays, plays, songs, and biographies. A multilingual creator, he writes in Newari, Hindi, English, and Nepali.Sayami studied filmmaking in Bombay and began his career in 1986 as an assistant director and scriptwriter for commercial Nepali films. He made his directorial debut in 1993, marking the beginning of a long and influential journey in Nepali cinema.He has represented Nepal in several international events, including the WIPO Asia‑Pacific Regional Symposium, and in 2008, he was elected Vice‑President of the Music Royalty Society of Nepal, working to protect musicians’ copyrights nationally and internationally.A respected film critic, media guru, and music promoter, Sayami has managed FM stations across Nepal and conceptualized popular television programs. He is currently associated with Ujyaalo 90 Network, contributing to the program Ajar Amar Geetharu.