State lad selected for Model of Universe contest
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 02 2024:
Martin Irengbam of Manipur, Ng Gaurish Singh from Assam and Krishna Das from Assam were adjudged winners of the 13th Set Wet Mega Mister North East 2024 held at ITA Cultural Complex, Machkhowa on Saturday.
As per a release, Martin Irengbam was also awarded the title of Mega Mister India - Top Model of Universe and will represent India at this year's prestigious Top Model of Universe competition in Turkey.
Having completed 13 glorious years, Mega Mister North East is the biggest manhunt of NE India, conceptualised by fashion entrepreneur Abhijeet Singha, produced by Mega Entertainment and marketed by Mega Activation.
The auditions for the contest were conducted in six cities through online as well as offline mode, with 60 making it to the list of finalists.
The release informed that there were no runners-up titles in Set Wet Mega Mister North East 2024, and all three were awarded equally as winners of the manhunt, with equal prize packages and benefits.
Apart from a prize package of Rs 50,000 each, the three winners will also get an opportunity to become Set Wet brand ambassadors.
Martin Irengbam, whose father is in the army and mother a homemaker, is presently a BSc first year student at Manipur University.
Expressing elation on winning the top honour and getting the opportunity to represent India on a global platform, Martin thanked Abhijeet Singha and Mega Entertainment for providing him the opportunity and reposing their faith on the capability to compete at the international level.
"I will try my best to make the team, and my entire country proud," he said.