Teriya Magar
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Teriya Phounja Magar | |
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| Born | 12 August 2002 (age 22) Rupandehi, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Occupation | Dancer/Student |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Known for | Winning DID-Li'l Master Season 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 9) |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Spouse | None |
| Partner | None |
| Children | None |
| Parent(s) | Anita Phounja Magar Bijay Phounja Magar |
Teriya Phounja Magar is a Nepali dancer from Rudrapur, Rupandehi district, Nepal. She came into the public spotlight during her performances on the dance competition television series Dance India Dance Li'l Masters which she won on 21 June 2014.[1][2] She is also the winner of Colors TV dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9) which she won on 21 January 2017.[3] She also participated in Dance Champions but was eventually eliminated in the second round.[clarification needed] Teriya is the second daughter born to her parents, and attends St Lawrence High School in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India .[4]
On 29 June 2014, Teriya was honored with the title "Lumbini Peace Ambassador" by the Kapilvastu Day Campaign.[4] The award was presented by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Development, Prakash Man Singh.[5]
References
- ^ "'DID L'il Masters' winner Teriya Magar wants to be like Sonakshi Sinha". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "DID winner Teriya Magar wants to be like Sonakshi Sinha". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "Teriya Magar wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 9, defeats Salman Yusuff Khan, Shantanu Maheshwari". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Teriya Magar honored as "Lumbini peace ambassador"". Nepalvoices.com.au. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ^ "Felicitations continue for Teriya Magar". República. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
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