Media Release
Udupi, Jan 20: Amidst the vibrant celebrations of the Udupi Paryaya, the official poster for the third edition of Miss, Teen & Mrs Manipal 2025–26 was grandly unveiled on Jan 17 at Reliance Smart Bazaar, Udupi. This launch marks the beginning of one of the region's most anticipated platforms for beauty, talent, and empowerment.
The unveiling ceremony featured prominent figures including Sushil Hegde and Nithin Lobo (directors, Loop Event Productions & MTM Manipal 2026), Johnson (director, Loop Advertising & Ads Training Institute), and popular social media influencer Yuvraj Shettigar, Entrepreneur Tejas, Raghavendra - incharge Reliance Smart Bazaar Udupi, Miss Manipal 2026 contestants Unnathi, Shravya and Sinchana Prakash (Miss Karkala 2022, Miss Teen Karnataka winner 2023 and contestant of Halli Power - Zee power). The event drew a large crowd of shoppers, media representatives, and pageant enthusiasts, signaling high anticipation for the upcoming season.
Organised by Loop in association with One Step Closer, this year’s pageant carries the powerful theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow.’ The platform is designed to empower women across three generations—Teen, Miss, and Mrs—encouraging them to showcase not only aesthetic grace but also intelligence, individuality, and leadership.
The grand finale is scheduled for April–May 2026. Leading up to the main event, contestants will undergo a rigorous and professional transformation process, including:
Expert grooming & mentorship: Guidance from industry veterans.
Ramp walk training: Professional choreography and poise.
Personality development: Building public speaking and self-confidence skills.
Celebrity exposure: The finale will be judged by renowned stars from Bollywood, Sandalwood and modelling world, providing contestants with unparalleled industry visibility.
Winners exclusive: The title winners of the contest will receive a prize of Rs 25,000 each with gift hampers and modelling contracts and an opportunity to represent the national pageant for FFFW - India. All the contestants receive sub titles and modelling opportunities with associated brands.
Loop Event Productions & OSC has a proven track record of successful seasons, with season 1 held at Madhuvan Serai, Manipal, and season 2 at Aryan Resorts, Kemmannu. Notably, the organisation has also hosted a non-stop 31-hour fashion runway with 70 models who walked the ramp non-stop for 31 hours, an achievement currently under review for the Golden Book of World Records.
"Miss, Teen & Mrs Manipal is more than a beauty pageant; it is a transformative journey designed to create strong, confident, and unstoppable women." — The organising committee
Applications are now officially open for aspiring participants from Manipal, Udupi, and surrounding regions. Early registration is encouraged.
Categories: Miss Manipal (18 to 32 years, never married), Miss Teen (13 to 17 years, never married) & Mrs (18 years and above, married or ever married)