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Mingma Sherpa's parents were from Solukhumbu, Lukla however, he was born in Jyatha, Kathmandu. On September 23, 1980 he was born to Norgu Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa and is the youngest in his family. He has two elder brothers and an elder sister.

He spent his entire childhood in Kathmandu. As he was the kancho in the family he relates that he was very spoilt and was a mischievous character. Jovially he shares that while he was a kid once he had this big fight with one of his friends. While he was running away from the fight scene, he bumped into a table and broke his tooth.

He changed many schools. To start with he got admitted at Shahid Sutra High School. Later, he wished to study in a boarding school and shared this wish with his parents and they shifted him to Pushpanjali School. There too, he didn't stick around for much time! After which, he again got admitted at EPS and finally from Blue Bird School he completed his schooling. So as to continue his education after School Leaving Certificate, he joined Pashupati Bahumukhi College, Chabahil with commerce as his majors. However, he could not continue with academics and in the middle of it all, quit studying.

ENTRY IN THE MUSIC SCENE

It is a proven fact that the family members of Mingma are also involved in music and the passion for it runs in the family. His eldest brother is a disk jockey in America and another brother Daba Tsering is a lyricist and a composer. In fact, he is none other than Daba, the man behind "Bhumarima" and "Cham Cham" sung by Mingma himself, which was and is still very well-received in the market.

Mingma started his musical career in 2000. He had by then, even contributed two songs for a collection album entitled 'Gundruk Ko Jhol'. This album also featured other artist like Prakash Shrestha, Madhu Chhetri and Rama Mandal among others. In 2003, he came up with his debut album 'Yatharthama' under the label of Music Nepal. One of the songs on it called "Bhumarima" was able to introduce him as a good singer and a 'fresh' talent in the Music Industry of Nepal. The same year he was honored with an award 'Dhuk Dhuki' in Pokhara. In 2004, he was able to get into the nomination list of Image Award in the category of 'Best New Artist'. In spite of all these achievements within such a short span, he felt that he felt he was not good enough. Because of which, he enrolled himself into music trainings. In the beginning, he went to guru Madhav Prasad Sharma and for three months he learnt classical music from him. After which, he joined Prayag Samiti, Allahabad. Now, he is in his first year doing Senior Diploma in Music.

In 2005, he came up with his second album 'Feel' released by Music.Com, Not only was it very well received, it was also able to create quite a hype in the market. The songs on it called "Cham Cham" and "Namuna" were appreciated so much that it is still in demand and is still topping the charts at various countdowns. At Image Awards 2005, he was able to bag the award of 'Best Male Vocal Pop'. He is more than happy to talk about it and shares, "I never expected such response from 'Feel'. The songs are doing well commercially as well, besides being appreciated by people involved in music!"

In regard to doing musical shows, he has traveled extensively to many places of Nepal -- Kathmandu, Pokhara, Mustang, Birgunj and Biratnagar. He informs us that within a couple of months he would be going to the US for the same and probably to Hong Kong as well.

ME/MYSELF

I am a very simple person. I think I am the happy-go-lucky type! I hate backbiters and people who are good in making other's a scapegoat. But I believe that after overcoming those certain obstacles, one can move ahead in life. I also dislike people who are generally show-offs!

LOVE AND MARRIAGE

Love is one of the major aspects of life and marriage is no different. "So as to move the generation further, marriage is not a must but is a necessity. Love is all about trust and understanding". He states that since he is now an artist, there are many who would want to be with him but so far he has no plans of marriage and does not intend to settle down anytime soon.