Miss Nepal
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Formation | 14 October 1994 |
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Type | Beauty pageant |
Headquarters | Kathmandu |
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Chairman | Ajaya Ratna Sthapit (The Hidden Treasure P.Ltd.) |
Directors (The Hidden Treasure P.Ltd) |
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Pageant Director/Coreographer | Rachana Gurung Sharma |
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Website | missnepal |
Miss Nepal (Nepali: मिस नेपाल) is a national beauty pageant in Nepal. The winners are sent to Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International.
History
From the first pageant in 1994, the winner of the Miss Nepal has represented Nepal at Miss Asia Pacific. After 1997, the Hidden Treasures collaborated with Kathmandu Jaycees and formed two pageants of Kathmandu Jacyees Miss Nepal and Hidden Treasures Miss World Nepal. From 1998 onwards, the winner of Miss Nepal has been sent to Miss World contest and the first runner-up to Miss Asia Pacific. No contest was held in 2001 due to the Nepalese royal massacre.[citation needed]
From 2004, the second runner-up represented represent Nepal at Miss Earth. This changed in 2005, to first runner-up, as they stopped sending them to Miss Asia Pacific. From 2010, the second runner-up was sent to Miss International. Since 2011 onwards; the names of the third and fourth runner-up were revealed while announcing the names of the winners on the coronation night. The Hidden Treasure reacquired the franchise of Miss Asia Pacific International (2016-2017). In 2017, Hidden Treasure acquired Miss Universe franchise and directly nominated Nagma Shrestha as the First Miss Universe Nepal 2017, because she had contacted the Miss Universe and obtained license on the behalf of the Hidden Treasure.[1] From 2018 onwards, all four winners are of equal position with no runner-ups.[2]
As the press announcement of Miss Nepal 2020 by Hidden Treasure, Miss Nepal 2020 will air live on Kantipur TV. This was the first time Miss Nepal would telecast on another national television after dropping the contract with Nepal Television. Hidden Treasure also announced that they no longer had the Miss Universe franchise so there will have only four winners for this years. The price money has been increased from NRS 100000 to NRS 250000 each for all winners. The organizer announced on 20 March 2020, that the contest has been postponed due to the (COVID-19) pandemic, as informed by Chairman of Hidden Treasure Mr. Driwakar Rajkarnikar. Later the pageant was conducted on 5 December 2020. [citation needed]
In 2022, Miss Nepal lost the franchise of Miss Supranational. Now, Mister and Miss National Nepal (Santosh Upadhyaya Directorship) sends Nepalese delegates to Supranational pageant.[3]
Competition
Since 1994, women from 19–24 years old compete at the national pageant, Miss Nepal. 25 contestants are chosen from across the country and they begin a one-month training and grooming course before the final event in which they participate in lectures, social work, photoshoots, interviews and etiquette lessons. On the coronation night, which lasts up to three hours, all the candidates engage in an opening sequence, introduction speech (after which the top 12 semi-finalists are chosen who then compete in an interview portion with the judges), and an evening gown sequence, where the 5 finalists are chosen. This is when the final common question and answer round is held. At the end, the names of five winners are announced from a live telecast on Nepal Television.
Tasks
- Miss Nepal's have to represent Nepal into their respective international beauty pageants.
- Miss Nepal gets to be a Young Conservation Ambassador for the WWF Nepal.[4]
- Relevant and important charity work with Maiti Nepal & HIV & Aids Campaign.
Notable winners and contestants
- Ruby Rana (Miss Nepal 1994)
- Nilima Gurung (Miss Nepal 1997)
- Niru Shrestha Gurung (Miss Nepal 1998)
- Malvika Subba (Miss Nepal 2002)
- Anita Gurung (Miss Nepal Earth 2004)
- Sarah Gurung (Miss Nepal Asia Pacific 2005)
- Anupama Aura Gurung (Miss Nepal Earth 2011)
- Shristi Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2012)
- Nagma Shrestha (Miss Nepal Earth 2012)[5]/ (Miss Universe Nepal 2017)[6]
- Ishani Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2013)
- Nikita Chandak (Miss Nepal World 2017)[7]
- Manita Devkota (Miss Universe Nepal 2018)[8]
- Shrinkhala Khatiwada (Miss Nepal World 2018)
- Priya Sigdel (Miss Nepal Earth 2018)
- Anushka Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2019)
- Namrata Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2020)
- Priyanka Rani Joshi (Miss Nepal World 2022)
- Srichchha Pradhan (Miss Nepal World 2023)
Controversial contestants
- 1998 Winner Jyoti Pradhan was dethroned when it was discovered that she had fled to the US after she finish competed in Miss World 1998. Therefore, 1st runner-up Niru Shrestha was crowned first place.[9]
- Miss Nepal 2010- 3rd Runner Up, Samriddhi Rai accused the organizers of preferential treatment towards contestants and claimed the contest was purely a money-making business. However, former Miss Nepal titleholders stood with Miss Nepal pageant and dismissed Rai's claims.[10]
- 2012 Contestant Rashmita Maharjan was injured during the scooter practice, resulting her to quit the contest. She later, came back in 2014 contest and made it to Top 10 semi-finalist.[11][12]
- Miss Nepal Earth 2014 Prinsha Shrestha was the second Miss Nepal to be dethroned due to breaking the rules from her contract with Hidden Treasure by competing in Miss Eco Queens 2015 pageant. 2nd runner-up Sonie Rajbhandari was then given the title of Miss Nepal Earth 2014 (1st runner-up).[13]
Winners' gallery
Titleholders at Miss Nepal
List of winners and runners-up
Year | Miss Nepal Asia Pacific | 1st Runner Up | 2nd Runner Up | 3rd Runner Up | 4th Runner Up |
1994 | Ruby Rana
Parsa, Nepal |
Latika Maskey Kathmandu, Nepal |
Beenu Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Annu Radha Pudusaini Lalitpur, Nepal |
Indira Thapa Kathmandu, Nepal |
1995[14] | Sumi Khadka
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Rita Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Trishna Kunwar Lumbini, Nepal |
Pabina Khadka Lalitpur, Nepal |
Jasmina KC Kathmandu, Nepal |
1996[15] | Poonam Ghimire
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kalpana Noreen Gurung Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nirmala Basnet Kathmandu, Nepal |
Shova Chand Baitadi, Nepal |
Jasmina KC Kathmandu, Nepal |
1997[16][17] | Nilima Gurung
Pokhara, Nepal |
Abhilasha Rana Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sarita Gyawali Bardiya, Nepal |
Neema Tamang Kathmandu, Nepal |
Charu Shree Joshi Lalitpur, Nepal |
Miss World Nepal | 1st Runner Up | 2nd Runner Up | |||
Jharana Bajracharya
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Meenakshi Vandana Sharma
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Chandani Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal | |||
1998-2004 | Miss Nepal World | Miss Nepal Asia Pacific | Runners Up | ||
1998[18] | Jyoti Pradhan
Nhaikantole, Kathmandu (Dethorned) |
Niru Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kriti Shrestha Dharan, Nepal |
Prabha Amatya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sunjita Ranjit Pokhara, Nepal |
1999[19] | Shweta Singh
Kalanki, Kathmandu |
Nikita Bhandari Kshatriya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kriti Shrestha Pokhara, Nepal |
Nutan Sharma Jhapa, Nepal |
Prakriti Devkota Kathmandu, Nepal |
2000[20] | Usha Khadgi
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Biva Maya Ranjeet Kathmandu, Nepal |
Smriti Singh Kathmandu, Nepal |
Aishwarya Basnet Lalitpur, Nepal |
Rajeswori Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
2002[21] | Malvika Subba
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Pinky Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Lhama Yangchen Sherpa Bardiya, Nepal |
Suchitra Acharya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Aparna Shah Lalitpur, Nepal |
Nira Gautam
Lalitpur, Nepal | |||||
2003[22] | Priti Sitoula
BishalNagar, Kathmandu |
Prerana Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Numa Rai Lalitpur, Nepal |
Ramani Joshi Kathmandu, Nepal |
Rupa Upadhyay Kathmandu, Nepal |
2004[23] | Payal Shakya
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sarah Gurung Kathmandu, Nepal |
Anita Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Harina Bogati Kathmandu, Nepal |
Mamta Malhotra Kathmandu, Nepal |
2005-2009 | Miss Nepal World | Miss Nepal Earth | 2nd Runner Up | 3rd Runner Up | 4th Runner Up |
2005 | Sugarika KC
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Shavona Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal (For, Miss Earth 2005) |
Ayushma Pokharel Kathmandu, Nepal (For, Miss Earth 2006) |
Bilena Malla Kathmandu, Nepal |
Pratiksha Moktan Kathmandu, Nepal |
2007[24] | Sitashma Chand
Lalitpur, Nepal |
Bandana Sharma Lalitpur, Nepal |
Shweta Shah Lalitpur, Nepal |
Babita Manandhar Kathmandu, Nepal |
Bibha Prajapati Kathmandu, Nepal |
2009[25] | Zenisha Moktan
Kathmandu |
Richa Thapa Magar Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kunchhang Moktan Tamang Kathmandu, Nepal |
Aayusha Karki Kathmandu, Nepal |
Reetu Shakya Lalitpur, Nepal |
2010-2017 | Miss Nepal World | Miss Nepal Earth | Miss Nepal International | Top 5 Contestants | |
2010[26] | Sadiksha Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sahana Bajracharya Surkhet, Nepal |
Sanyukta Timsina Kathmandu, Nepal |
Samriddhi Rai] Lalitpur, Nepal |
Ajita Singh Kathmandu, Nepal |
2011[27] | Malina Joshi
Kathmandu |
Anupama Aura Gurung Chitwan, Nepal |
Sarina Maskey Narayangarh, Nepal |
Manisha Bista Bhaktapur, Nepal |
Neha Paudel Birgunj, Nepal |
2012[28] | Shrishti Shrestha
Kathmandu |
Nagma Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Subeksha Khadka Lalitpur, Nepal |
Neelam Chand Mahendranagar, Nepal |
Bandana Tandukar Lalitpur, Nepal |
2013[29] | Ishani Shrestha
Kathmandu |
Rojisha Shahi Dhapakhel, Nepal |
Shritima Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sipora Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Sumi Lama Moktan Kavre, Nepal |
2014[30] | Subin Limbu
Dharan, Dhankuta |
Prinsha Shrestha Kathmandu Nepal (Dethorned) |
Sonie Rajbhandari Pokhara, Nepal |
Aastha Pokharel Kathmandu, Nepal |
Pranaya KC
Kathmandu, Nepal |
2015[31] | Evana Manandhar | Dibyata Vaidya Kathmandu Nepal |
Medha Koirala Biratnagar, Nepal |
Nishma Chaudhary Dharan, Nepal |
Sristee Bhattarai Kathmandu, Nepal |
2016[32] | Asmi Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Roshni Khatri Lalitpur, Nepal |
Barsha Lekhi Saptari, Nepal |
Srijana Regmi Sankhuwasabha, Nepal |
Namrata Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
2017[33] | Nikita Chandak | Rojina Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Niti Shah Dang, Nepal |
Sahara Basnet Lalitpur, Nepal |
Manzari Singh Tansen, Nepal |
2017-2019 | Miss Universe Nepal | Miss Nepal World | Miss Nepal Earth | Miss Nepal International | Miss Nepal Supranational |
2017[34] | Nagma Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Miss Universe Nepal 2017 was appointed after completion of Miss Nepal 2017 | |||
2018[35] | Manita Devkota
Gorkha, Nepal |
Shrinkhala Khatiwada
Hetauda, Nepal |
Priya Sigdel Kathmandu, Nepal |
Ronali Amatya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Mahima Singh Kathmandu, Nepal |
2019[36] | Pradeepta Adhikari
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Anushka Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Riya Basnet Kathmandu, Nepal |
Meera Kakshapati Bhaktapur, Nepal |
Rose Lama Kathmandu, Nepal |
2020-present | Miss Nepal World | Miss Nepal Earth | Miss Nepal International | Miss Nepal Supranational | Top 5 |
2020[37] | Namrata Shrestha
Chandragiri, Kathmandu |
Supriya Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sandhya Sharma Mahottari, Nepal |
Shimal Kanaujiya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Merisa Singh Suwal Kathmandu, Nepal |
2022[38] | Priyanka Rani Joshi
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sareesha Shrestha
Kathmandu, nepal |
Nancy Khadka Biratnagar, Nepal | ||
Top 5 | |||||
Rose Kandel Kathmandu, Nepal |
Susmita Bogati Bhaktapur, Nepal | ||||
2023[39] | Srichchha Pradhan
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Raina Majgaya Dang, Nepal |
Prasiddhy Shah Lalitpur, Nepal |
Aishworya Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Grishma Adhikari Dhading, Nepal |
2024[40] | Aashma Kumari KC, | Sumana KC | Karuna Rawat, | Simrika Manandhar, | Preravika Swar, |
Regions and subtitles at Miss Nepal
There is an unofficial formula to determine the states and regions represented in Nepal. The base number of contestants over the last decade has been 19–20, which can be increased or decreased by the pageant's management.
List of subtitle award winners is as follows. The subtitles may vary with different editions of the pageant.
Year | Miss Photogenic | Miss Talent (1994-2019); Miss Delight (2022); Miss Confident (2020, 2023-present) |
Miss Catwalk (1993); Miss Stylish (2020); Miss Glamour (2022); Miss Silk (2024) |
Miss Personality
(1993-2019); |
Miss Best Smile (1994–2013); Beauty with a Purpose (2014–present) |
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1994 | Ruby Rana Birgunj, Nepal |
Annu Radha Pudasaini Kathmandu, Nepal |
Ruby Rana Birgunj, Nepal |
Latika Maskey Lalitpur, Nepal |
Beenu Shrestha Lalitpur, Nepal |
1995 | Rita Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Eelina Ranjit Birgunj, Nepal |
Poonam Ghimire Kathmandu, Nepal |
Poonam Ghimire Kathmandu, Nepal |
Trishna Kunwar Nawalparasi, Nepal |
1996 | Poonam Ghimire Kathmandu, Nepal |
Tsering Lhamo Zunglo Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kala Subba Dharan, Nepal |
Binita Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Shova Chand Baitadi, Nepal |
1997 | Charu Joshi Lalitpur, Nepal |
Nilima Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Yogita Pradhan Dharan, Nepal |
Nilima Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Sarita Gyawali Chitwan, Nepal |
1998 | Jyoti Pradhan Kathmandu, Nepal |
Niru Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Jyoti Pradhan Kathmandu, Nepal |
Niru Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kriti Shrestha Dharan, Nepal |
1999 | Kripa Shrestha Pokhara, Nepal |
Shweta Singh Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nikita Bhandari Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nikita Bhandari Kathmandu, Nepal |
Ritu Subba Lalitpur, Nepal |
2000 | Usha Khadgi Birgunj, Nepal |
Rajeswori Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Biva Maya Ranjeet Kathmandu, Nepal |
Usha Khadghi Birgunj, Nepal |
Jasmine Shrestha Pokhara, Nepal |
2002 | Pinky Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Malvika Subba Kathmandu, Nepal |
Malvika Subba Kathmandu, Nepal |
Malvika Subba Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sugan Sharma Morang, Nepal |
2003 | Rupa Upadhyay Kathmandu, Nepal |
Rupa Upadhyay Kathmandu, Nepal |
Prerana Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Prerana Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Priti Sitoula Kathmandu, Nepal |
2004 | Payal Shakya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Anita Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Sarah Gurung Kathmandu, Nepal |
Suzan Gurung Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sukriti Baskota Kathmandu, Nepal |
2005 | Mohini Rana Syangja, Nepal |
Sugarika KC Lalitpur, Nepal |
Sugarika KC Lalitpur, Nepal |
Shavona Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Mohini Rana Syangja, Nepal |
2007 | Bandana Sharma Lalitpur, Nepal |
Sabitra Shrestha Lumbini, Nepal |
Sitashma Chand Lalitpur, Nepal |
Sitashma Chand Lalitpur, Nepal |
Reecha Sharma Kailali, Nepal |
2009 | Aayusha Karki Kathmandu, Nepal |
Richa Thapa Magar Baglung, Nepal |
Zenisha Moktan Kathmandu, Nepal |
Richa Thapa Magar Baglung, Nepal |
Punam Thapaliya Jhapa, Nepal |
2010 | Sadichha Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Kusumanjali KC Lalitpur, Nepal |
Sadichha Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sadichha Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Anita Acharya Kavre, Nepal |
2011 | Manisha Bista Bhaktapur, Nepal |
Bishnu Chemjong Taplejung, Nepal |
Malina Joshi Dharan, Nepal |
Namrata Dahal Sarlahi, Nepal |
Pratibha Shrestha Dharan, Nepal |
2012 | Akesha Bista Kathmandu, Nepal |
Akesha Bista Kathmandu, Nepal |
Shristi Shrestha Chitwan, Nepal |
Neelam Chand Kanchanpur, Nepal |
Nagma Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
2013 | Shritima Shah Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sipora Gurung Pokhara, Nepal |
Ishani Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Samikshya Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Riju Shrestha Jhapa, Nepal |
2014 | Sitoshna Ban Chitwan, Nepal |
Prinsha Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Lakpa Tamang Rasuwa, Nepal |
Pranayna KC Lalitpur, Nepal |
Prinsha Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
2015 | Dibyata Vaidya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Puja Shrestha Tanahu, Nepal |
Evana Manandhar Kathmandu, Nepal |
Evana Manandhar Kathmandu, Nepal |
Rebika Chhetri Lalitpur, Nepal |
2016 | Asmi Shrestha Chitwan, Nepal |
Srijana Regmi Sankhuwasabha, Nepal |
Roshni Khatri Lalitpur, Nepal |
Roshni Khatri Lalitpur, Nepal |
Prativa Dawadi Pokhara, Nepal |
2017 | Anusha Lamsal Dhading, Nepal |
Narmata Gurung Butwal, Nepal |
Nikita Chandak Morang, Nepal |
Rojina Shrestha Birgunj, Nepal |
Dristi Katwal Morang, Nepal |
2018 | Mahima Singh Kathmandu, Nepal |
Ronali Amatya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Manita Devkota Gorkha, Nepal |
Sayara Lama Dhankuta, Nepal |
Priya Sigdel Kathmandu, Nepal |
2019 | Rose Lama Kathmandu, Nepal |
Pradeepta Adhikari Kathmandu, Nepal |
Rose Lama Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nancy Bogati Chitwan, Nepal |
Nitika Karmacharya Kathmandu, Nepal |
2020 | Astika Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Namrata Shrestha
Chandragiri, Kathmandu |
Merisa Singh Suwal Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sandhya Sharma Mahottari, Nepal |
Sandhya Sharma Mahottari, Nepal |
2022 | Mamata Dhakal Gorkha, Nepal |
Priyanka Rani Joshi Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sophia Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nancy Khadka Biratnagar, Nepal |
Smarika Sharma Kathmandu, Nepal |
2023[41] | Pritika Khadka Kathmandu, Nepal |
Pragya Bajracharya Kathmandu, Nepal |
Grishma Adhikari Dhading, Nepal |
Aishworya Shrestha,
Kathmandu, Nepal |
Aayushma Baral Janakpur, Nepal |
2024[42] | Shraddha Suman Silwal | Preravita Swar | Aashma Kumari KC | Dikshya Awasthi | Sumana KC |
Official states (20)
* Denotes that state has a preliminary pageant – which may or may not still be held – as of 2014 only Biratnagar, Chitwan, Dharan, Itahari, Jhapa and Pokhara held preliminaries.
** Denotes that state has been represented through the Miss Purwanchal (Miss Eastern Region) preliminary. Additionally, two states, Chitwan and Pokhara hold their own individual pageants.
Official regions (5)
- Kathmandu Valley, Nepali: काठमाडौं उपत्यका, Nepal Bhasa: स्वनिगः, Capital valley of Nepal includes Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Kirtipur and Lalitpur.)
- Chitwan Valley, Nepali: चितवन उपत्यका Southwestern valley of Nepal includes Chitwan, Makwanpur and Nawalparasi.)
- Pokhara Valley, Nepali: पोखरा उपत्यका, Western valley of Nepal includes Pokhara and Lekhnath.
- Eastern Region, Nepali: पुर्वाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र, Eastern Region of Nepal includes Biratnagar, Dharan, Itahari and Jhapa.)
- Far-Western Region, Nepali: सुदुर पश्चिमाञ्चल विकास क्षेत्र Far Western Region of Nepal includes Dhangadhi and Mahendranagar, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Bajhang, Darchula, Doti, Achham.
Biratnagar, Dharan, Itahari and Jhapa are regions of Eastern Region and are titles handed out at the Miss Purwanchal preliminary. As of 1995 Pokhara has its own preliminary.
Together, these 20 regions form the "base" of the Miss Nepal contest. However, at times other regions and territories have been represented. However, many times the pageant has been criticized for having lack of diversity interns of selection of candidates. Due to the reason that many girls from Kathmandu Valley are represented and are consistent in the pageant per year which resulted in the most winners from the Kathmandu Valley. However, since 2013, the pageant has decided to include more candidates from outside the Capital Valley.
International franchise titles
Miss Nepal sends delegates to participate in 3 of the Big Four international beauty pageants as of 2024. Note that the year designates the time Nepal has acquired that particular pageant franchise.
Current franchise:
- Miss World (1997–present)
- Miss Earth (2002–present)
- Miss International (2000, 2005, reacquired in 2010–present)
Previous Franchise:
- Miss Universe (2017–present) (The contest now under Global Glamour Venture P.Ltd. headed by Sangita Puri)
- Miss Supranational (2014, 2018–present)(The contest now under Sanurvi International Org. headed by Santosh Upadhyaya)
- Miss Asia Pacific International (1994–2017)
Representatives at Big Four pageants
The following women have represented Nepal in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women.[43][44] These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.[45][46][47]
Miss Universe Nepal
This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2024) |
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Miss Nepal used to send a Miss Nepal to Miss Universe from 2017 to 2019. In that year Nagma Shrestha was directly nominated by Miss Nepal Organization without any competition as the first Miss Nepal Universe in the special occasion of 23rd Anniversary of Miss Nepal, Hidden Treasure.
- In 2020 the new org. called Miss Vibhaa debuted to select the winner to the Miss Universe pageant. This organization was under Uddhab Adhikari directorship ("Umanga Creation" 2020-2023).
- As of 2024, new organization, Global Glamour Venture P.Ltd. is responsible for organizing Miss Universe Nepal with Sangita Puri as National Director.
- On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year | District | Miss Universe Nepal | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
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2024 | Bhaktapur | Sampada Ghimire | TBA | TBA | Sangita Puri directorship
("Global Glamour Venture P.Ltd.") |
2023 | Kathmandu | Jane Dipika Garrett | Top 20 | ||
2022 | Kathmandu | Sophiya Bhujel | Unplaced | ||
2021 | Kathmandu | Sujita Basnet | Unplaced | ||
2020 | Jhapa | Anshika Sharma | Unplaced | Uddhab Adhikari directorship ("Umanga Creation") | |
Miss Nepal | |||||
2019 | Kathmandu | Pradeepta Adhikari | Unplaced | ||
2018 | Gorkha | Manita Devkota | Top 10 | Devkota raised the highest money (310,000 Baht roughly $9,500) during a charity auction in Miss Universe 2018. | |
2017 | Kathmandu | Nagma Shrestha | Unplaced | Miss Earth 2012 (Top 8), World Miss University 2016 (3rd Runner-up), Miss Eco Universe 2016 (Best Tourism Video award) — Miss Nepal Earth 2012 |
Miss World Nepal
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- After the local franchise for the Miss World pageant in 1997, Miss Nepal have started to send its winner. In 2002, the pageant was held in December which was after the Miss World 2002, hence the Miss Nepal 2002 winner, Malvika Subba missed the opportunity to represent Nepal in the Miss World pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
Year | District | Miss Nepal | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes |
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2025 | Kathmandu | Srichchha Pradhan[48] | TBA | ||
2024 | No competition held | ||||
2023 | Kathmandu | Priyanka Rani Joshi | Top 40 | Beauty with a Purpose (Asia and Oceania) Sports (Top 32) Head to Head Challenge (Top 25) | |
Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022 | |||||
2021 | Kathmandu | Namrata Shrestha[49] | Top 40 | Head to Head Challenge Beauty With a Purpose (Top 10) |
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Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | |||||
2019 | Kathmandu | Anushka Shrestha | Top 12 | Beauty with a Purpose Miss Multimedia Head to head Challenge |
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2018 | Makwanpur | Shrinkhala Khatiwada | Top 12 | Beauty with a Purpose Miss Multimedia |
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2017 | Morang | Nikita Chandak | Top 40 | Beauty With a Purpose (Top 20) Miss Multimedia (2nd Runner-up) People's Choice award (Top 5) |
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2016 | Chitwan | Asmi Shrestha | Unplaced | Beauty with a Purpose (Top 5) | Face of Classic Diamond 2004 |
2015 | Kathmandu | Evana Manandhar | Unplaced | Beauty with a Purpose (Top 10) Dance of the World (Top 7) |
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2014 | Sunsari | Subin Limbu | Unplaced | People's Choice award (Top 10) | |
2013 | Kathmandu | Ishani Shrestha | Top 10 | Beauty with a Purpose Miss Multimedia (2nd Runner-up) |
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2012 | Chitwan | Shristi Shrestha | Top 30 | Beach Beauty (Top 10) Miss Multimedia (Top 10) |
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2011 | Sunsari | Malina Joshi | Unplaced | Beauty With a Purpose (Top 10) | |
2010 | Kathmandu | Sadichha Shrestha | Unplaced | ||
2009 | Kathmandu | Zenisha Moktan | Unplaced | ||
2008 | Did not compete | ||||
2007 | Lalitpur | Sitashma Chand | Unplaced | ||
2006 | Did not compete | ||||
2005 | Lalitpur | Sugarika KC | Unplaced | ||
2004 | Kathmandu | Payal Shakya | Unplaced | ||
2003 | Kathmandu | Priti Stioula | Unplaced | ||
2002 | Sunsari | Malvika Subba | Unplaced | ||
2001 | Did not compete | ||||
2000 | Parsa | Usha Khadgi | Unplaced | ||
1999 | Kathmandu | Shewta Singh | Unplaced | ||
1998 | Kathmandu | Niru Shrestha | Unplaced | ||
Kathmandu | Jyoti Pradhan | Dethroned after found unable to full fill her duties as the reigning Miss Nepal | |||
1997 | Kathmandu | Jharana Bajracharya | Unplaced |
Miss Earth Nepal
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
Year | District | Miss Nepal | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
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2024 | Chitwan | Sumana Khatri Chhetri | TBA | Upcycling Fashion Show | |
2023 | Dang | Raina Majgaiya | Unplaced | ||
2022 | Lalitpur | Sareesha Shrestha | Unplaced | Best Eco Video (Asia & Oceania) | |
2021 | Kathmandu | Supriya Shrestha | Unplaced | ||
2020 | Did not compete | ||||
2019 | Kathmandu | Riya Basnet | Unplaced | ||
2018 | Kathmandu | Priya Sigdel | Top 18 | Talent (Fire group) DV Boer Ambassadress Best Eco-Video Award |
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2017 | Kathmandu | Rojina Shrestha | Unplaced | ||
2016 | Lalitpur | Roshni Khatri | Unplaced | Resort Wear | |
2015 | Kathmandu | Dibyata Vaidya | Unplaced | ||
2014 | Kathmandu | Prinsha Shrestha | Unplaced | Yahoo! Beauty for a Cause Eco-Beauty Video (Top 10) |
Dethroned |
2013 | Lalitpur | Rojisha Shahi | Unplaced | Best in Evening Gown Most Child Friendly Challenge |
|
2012 | Kathmandu | Nagma Shrestha | Top 8 | Walk with M.E Dolphins Love Freedom Mural Painting Challenge |
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2011 | Chitwan | Anupama Aura Gurung | Unplaced | ||
2010 | Surkhet | Sahana Bajracharya | Unplaced | ||
2009 | Kathmandu | Richa Thapa Magar | Unplaced | ||
2008 | Did not compete | ||||
2007 | Lalitpur | Bandana Sharma | Unplaced | ||
2006 | Kathmandu | Ayushma Pokharel | Unplaced | ||
2005 | Kathmandu | Shavona Shrestha | Unplaced | People's Choice award (Top 5) | |
2004 | Kaski | Anita Gurung | Unplaced | ||
2003 | Did not compete | ||||
2002 | Kathmandu | Nira Gautam | Unplaced |
Miss International Nepal
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Before 2010, Miss Nepal International was organised by different company which produced winners that were represented in Miss International beauty pageant. But since 2010, Hidden Treasure bought the franchise to Miss International and now sends delegate from the annual Miss Nepal beauty pageant.
Year | District | Miss Nepal | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes |
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2024 | Tanahun | Karuna Rawat | TBA | ||
2023 | Lalitpur | Prasiddhy Shah | Unplaced | ||
2022 | Biratnagar | Nancy Khadka | Unplaced | ||
2020-2021 | Mahottari | Sandhya Sharma | Due to impact of COVID 19, no international pageant in 2020-2021. | ||
2019 | Bhaktapur | Meera Kakshapati | Unplaced | ||
2018 | Kathmandu | Ronali Amatya | Unplaced | Model Hunt Nepal 2016, Miss Eco International Nepal 2017 | |
2017 | Dang | Niti Shah | Unplaced | Face of House of Fashion Season 1 (1st Runner-up) | |
2016 | Saptari | Barsha Lekhi | Unplaced | People's choice award - Missosology | |
2015 | Morang | Medha Koirala | Unplaced | ||
2014 | Kaski | Sonie Rajbhandari | Unplaced | ||
2013 | Kathmandu | Shritima Shah | Unplaced | ||
2012 | Lalitpur | Subeksha Khadka | Unplaced | ||
2011 | Kathmandu | Sarina Maskey | Unplaced | ||
2010 | Kathmandu | Sanyukta Timsina | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2006—2009 | |||||
2005 | Kathmandu | Nisha Adhikari | Unplaced | ||
Did not compete between 2001—2004 | |||||
2000 | Kathmandu | Uma Bogati | Unplaced |
Minor pageants representatives
Miss Supranational Nepal
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
Miss Nepal began to send delegates to Miss Supranational from 2018 when Mahima Singh was appointed as Miss Nepal Supranational. Since 2021, the delegate for Miss Supranational is seleceted by Mister and Miss National pageant by Santosh Upadhyay, National Director, Sanurvi International P.Ltd.
Year | District | Miss Nepal Supranational | Placement at Miss Supranational | Special Awards | Notes |
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2024 | Sarlahi | Sajina Khanal | Unplaced | Miss Talent 2024 (Top 20) Miss Influencer (Top 7) |
|
2023 | Pokhara | Sama Parajuli | Unplaced | Miss Talent 2023
(Top 29) |
Santosh Upadhyaya directorship ("Beam of Hope ND") |
2022 | Lalitpur | Keshu Khadka | Unplaced | Supra Chat Winner - Group 7 (Judges' Vote) | Santosh Upadhyaya directorship ("Beam of Hope ND") |
2021 | Kathmandu | Shimal Kanaujiya | Unplaced | ||
2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | ||||
2019 | Kathmandu | Rose Lama | Unplaced | ||
2018 | Kathmandu | Mahima Singh | Unplaced | Chosen from the Top 7 and was appointed as Miss Nepal Supranational 2018 by the Miss Nepal organization and Top 8 in Face of House of Fashion Season 1 |
Miss Asia Pacific Nepal
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- From 1994 to 1997, the Miss Nepal pageant was held to select the representative of the Nepal to the Miss Asia Pacific Pageant. In 1997, Jharana Bajracharya was crowned as Hidden Treasures Miss World Nepal 1997 winner who was sent to Miss World 1997 and Kathmandu Jaycees[50] Miss Nepal where Nilima Gurung took the crown and went to Miss Asia Pacific 1997. After 1997, Miss Nepal Beauty Pageant started to hold the local franchise for the Miss World Pageant and the 1st runner-up was sent to the Miss Asia Pacific contest until 2005. The Hidden Treasure reacquired the franchise for 2016-2017. Since 2018, GEE Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is responsible for selecting 'Miss Asia Pacific Nepal'.[51]
Year | District | Miss Nepal Asia Pacific | Placement at Miss Asia Pacific International | Special Awards | Notes |
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2024 | Kathmandu | Akankshya Nakarmi | Did not compete | GEE Nepal Directorship[51]
(2018-present) | |
No pageant held, 2020-2023 | |||||
2019 | Bhaktapur | Pratistha Saakha | Unplaced | ||
2018 | Bhaktapur | Aastha Saakha | Unplaced | ||
2017 | Lalitpur | Sahara Basnet | Unplaced | The Hidden Treasure Directorship
(1997-2005, 2016-2017) | |
2016 | Lalitpur | Anushu KC | Unplaced | ||
No pageant between 2006—2015 | |||||
2005 | Lalitpur | Sarah Gurung | Unplaced | ||
2004 | No pageant | ||||
2003 | Kathmandu | Prerana Shah | Top 10 | In 2003, First ever international placement for Miss Nepal in over 9 years of the pageant | |
Did not compete between 2001—2002 | |||||
2000 | Kathmandu | Biva Maya Ranjeet | Unplaced | ||
1999 | Kathmandu | Nikita Bhandari Kshatriya | Unplaced | ||
1998 | Kathmandu | Niru Shrestha | Unplaced | In 1998, Previously Jyoti Pradhan was crowned as Miss Nepal 1998 but later on Jyoti got dethroned for being unable to fulfil her duties as Miss Nepal. Later, 1st runner-up Niru Shrestha was crowned as Miss Nepal 1998 | |
1997 | Pokhara | Nilima Gurung | Unplaced | Kathmandu Jaycees &
Hidden Treasure Collaboration (1994-1997) | |
1996 | Kathmandu | Poonam Ghimire | Unplaced | ||
1995 | Kathmandu | Sumi Khadka | Unplaced | ||
1994 | Birgunj | Ruby Rana | Unplaced |
Other pageants
Miss North America Nepal
The first ever Miss Nepal USA was held, in August 2011 and was organized by Event Planet Inc. For more details about Miss Nepal US, please visit www.misnepalus.com
The aim of this pageant platform is to identify young women leaders who can uphold Nepalese pride in an international platform while advancing her career in the field she is passionate about.[52] Since 2014, there has been introduction to new special awards of Miss California Nepal, Miss New York Nepal and Miss Texas Nepal as the winners of regional states which were equivalent to 3rd runner-up spots.[53] Since 2019, the Miss Nepal US Organisation stopped giving the special regional awards.
Year | Miss Nepal USA | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up | Miss California Nepal | Miss New York Nepal | Miss Texas Nepal |
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2024 | Anna Koirala North Carolina |
Ruby Poudel Maryland |
Adishree Regmi Texas | |||
2023 | Jubliee Sherpa New York |
Razila Bastola New York |
Esha Subedi Ontario | |||
2022 | Pratiyusha Bohora[54] Texas |
Aanya Thapa Colorado |
Divya Pant Pennsylvania | |||
2021 | Pratiksha Shukla[55][56] Colorado |
Yangchhen Lama New York |
Subekshya Niroula Texas | |||
2019 | Sriya Gajurel New York |
Reema Sharma Texas |
Megha Rauniyar Illinois | |||
2018 | Dilasha Neupane[57][58] Nebraska |
Pasha Gharti Thapa Texas |
Kriti Dhungel Colorado |
Bianca Adhikari Texas | ||
2017 | Rose Lama California |
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2016 | No pageant held | |||||
2015 | Priyanka Thapaliya,[59] North Carolina |
Kausali Lama Minnesota California |
Neha Jha Texas |
Sunita Pun California |
Neha Jha New York |
Sharon Gami Texas |
2014 | Khushbu Mishra[60][61] Ohio |
Sushma Sharma California |
Sushma Adhikari Massachusetts |
Kusma Kharel California |
Kabita Pahari New York |
Supriya Sharma Texas |
2013 | Bartika Rai New York |
Anuja Thapa Magar California |
Sony Pathak Texas |
Anuja KC California |
Samjhana Lama New York |
Nikki Pandey Texas |
2012 | Astha Shrestha Maryland |
Nurja Shrestha Texas |
Aashma Dhakal New York |
Sangita Dhakal California |
Aashma Dhakal New York |
Nurja Shrestha Texas |
2011 | Sujita Basnet District of Columbia |
Tilasmi Bista California |
Nabina Basnet Texas |
Tilasmi Bista California |
Jubi Gauchan New York |
Sushma Bogati Texas |
Miss Hong Kong Nepal
Miss Nepal Hong Kong was held in 1998 in favor of giving a platform for Nepalese teenagers to women in Hong Kong to build up their confidence and self-esteem. Factually, since Hong Kong's life is hectic and also because of internal issues, Miss Nepal Hong Kong has had ups and downs: 1998 (was held), 1999 (canceled), 2000 (was held), 2001 (was held), 2002, 2003, 2004 (canceled), 2005 (was held). Consequently, Miss Talent Hunt Hong Kong Nepal (Mega Model) was replaced by Miss Nepal Hong Kong from 2006 to 2009 organized by Laxmi Rai (Lara), Mamita Gurung (Miss Hong Kong Nepal 2000), and Tara Subbha. It followed up organizers from 2008 (Basanti Pun and Sushmita Gurung) because of some internal issues. However, in 2010 since Miss Talent Hunt HK Nepal was transformed into an international pageant, it withdrew itself from Miss Nepal Hong Kong. After a long decades, fortunately, in 2011, the 5th Miss Nepal Hong Kong was held on 3 August 2011.[62]
Year | Miss Nepal Hong Kong | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up |
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2023 | Anjana Pun Pokhara, Nepal |
Shima Gurung Dharan, Nepal |
Serena Rai Kathmandu, Nepal |
2018 | Priya Gurung Lamjung, Nepal |
Neha Rai Dharan, Nepal |
Javina Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal |
2017 | Sushma Limbu Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
Prajila Garbuja Jordan, Hong Kong |
Elisha Gurung Jordan, Hong Kong |
2016 | Bhumika Gurung Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
Neha Rai Yuen Long, Hong Kong |
Sunita Limbu Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
2012 | Parina Subba Kowloon City, Hong Kong |
Manisha Rai | Parmila Thapa |
2011 | Lakpa Dolma Sherpa Yuen Long, Hong Kong |
Mamta Gurung | Ruthsha Rai |
2005 | Purnima Gurung Kowloon City, Hong Kong |
Deepa BK | Sunita Thapa |
2001 | Pooja Subba Kwun Tong, Hong Kong |
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2000 | Mamita Gurung Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
Kavita Gurung | Saiyan Amatya |
1998 | Junu Pun Kwai Tsing, Hong Kong |
Miss Oceania Nepal
Year | Miss Nepal Oceania | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | Jemina Shrestha New South Wales, Australia |
Anshika Sharma New South Wales, Australia |
Reshmi Gurung New South Wales, Australia |
2018 | Anushka Shrestha New South Wales, Australia |
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2016 | Rusha Rakhi Baral New South Wales, Australia |
Roshana Pokharel Queensland, Australia |
Richa Thapa Auckland, New Zealand |
2014 | Arjoo Karki Sydney |
Junita Lama Sydney |
Sudibty Shrestha Sydney |
2012 | Deepashree Shah Melbourne, Australia |
Archana Karki Sydney |
Shitwant Basnet Brisbane, Australia |
2011 | Reecha Dhital Sydney, Australia |
Munmoon Shah Sydney, Australia |
Nira Pun Sydney, Australia |
2009 | Sanam Dangol Sydney, Australia |
Karishma Shrestha Perth, Australia |
Prada Pradhan Brisbane, Australia |
Miss UK Nepal
Year | Miss UK Nepal | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up | 3rd Runner-Up |
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2017 | Sirjana Gurung Northolt, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Sujana Pun Wembley, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
Lisha Sunar Andover, UK Yuen Long, Hong Kong |
Alin Garbuja Wembley, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
2016 | Tenisa Rana London, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Prashangsa Limbu Kent, UK Dharan, Nepal |
Biviya Shrestha London, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
Alisha Gauchan Reading, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
2014 | Nia Dewan[63] Ashford, UK Dharan, Nepal |
Sumi Shrestha Eastbourne, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
Aarya Sharma Wolverhampton, UK Chitwan, Nepal |
Jenny Gurung Wembley, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
2012 | Durga Gurung Feltham, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Parika Ale London, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
Nayan Gurung Farnborough, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Ashika Rai Woking, UK Dharan, Nepal |
2011 | Gaumaya Gurung Watford, UK Gorkha, Nepal |
Pragya Shrestha North London, UK Lalitpur, Nepal |
Neelam Gurung Reading, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Brishana Gurung Watford, UK Gorkha, Nepal |
2010 | Nabina Gurung Hounslow, UK Kathmandu, Nepal |
Sheila Shraddha Limbu Hampshire, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Monica Limbu Hampshire, UK Pokhara, Nepal |
Bhawana Limbu Guilford, UK Dharan, Nepal |
Overseas Performance in Miss Nepal
The following is a list of overseas contestants who have competed at the Miss Nepal Pageant. Overseas competed from 2005 onwards, every year except 2007.
Year | Delegate name | Region represented | Placement (if any) | Special awards won (if any) | Notes |
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2005 | Cherie Sophie Sherchan | New York, USA | Top 10 Semi-finalist | ||
2009 | Reetu Shakya | New York, USA | Top 5 Finalist | ||
2010 | Binita Thapa | California, USA | |||
2011 | Anupama Aura Gurung | Singapore, Singapore | Miss Nepal Earth | Miss Best Hair | Previously competed in Miss Mongol 2010 and ended with Miss Personality sub-title. |
2012 | Shristi Shrestha | Cornwall, United Kingdom | Miss Nepal World | Miss Confident | |
2013 | Ishani Shrestha | Colorado, USA | Miss Nepal World | Miss Best Walk | |
Sumi Lama | Texas, USA | Top 5 Finalist | Previously competed in Miss Tamang 2012 and won the crown. | ||
2014 | Pranayna KC | Perth, Australia | Top 5 Finalist | Miss Personality | Previously competed in Miss Nepal 2008 but the pageant later on got cancelled due to the Feminists Movement. |
2015 | Evana Manandhar | Pennsylvania, USA | Miss Nepal World | Miss Intellectual Miss Personality Miss Gosh Girl |
|
Durga Gurung | London, United Kingdom | Top 10 Semi-finalist | Previous winner of Miss UK Nepal 2012. | ||
Nuning Limbu | London, United Kingdom | Top 10 Semi-finalist | Miss Popular | ||
2018 | Manita Devkota | Minnesota, USA | Miss Nepal Universe | Miss Glamour | First Miss Universe Nepal winner crowned alongside 3 other winners in Miss Nepal stage. |
Megha Shrestha | Osaka, Japan | Top 15 Semi-finalist | Miss Athletic | ||
Jyotsna Chettri | Sydney, Australia | Top 15 Semi-finalist | |||
2019 | Rose Lama | California, USA | Miss Nepal Supranational | Miss Glamour Miss Photogenic |
First Miss Supranational Nepal winner crowned alongside 4 other winners in Miss Nepal stage. Previously Miss California Nepal 2017 |
2022 | Nancy Khadka | California, USA | Miss Nepal International | Miss Popular Choice Miss Vibrant |
Previously 4th runner-up of Miss Universe Nepal 2020 |
Sriya Gajurel | New York, USA | Top 12 Semi-finalist | Previous winner of Miss Nepal North America 2019. | ||
2022 | Karuna Rawat | Sydney, Australia | Miss Nepal International | Previously Miss SEE Pokhara Runner Up | |
Anjana Pun | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Top 13 Semi-finalist | Miss Popular Choice Miss DHI |
Previous winner of Miss Nepal Hong Kong 2023 |
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