Miss Universe Nepal 2023
7th Edition of Miss Universe Nepal
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Miss Universe Nepal 2023 (MUN 2023), was organized by Umanga Creation Pvt. Ltd. at Godavari Sunrise Convention Center, Lalitpur on September 9, 2023. Sophiya Bhujel crowned Jane Dipika Garrett of Kathmandu as Miss Universe Nepal 2023 at the end of the event.[1][2] Garrett represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2023 and placed at Top 20.[3][4]
| Miss Universe Nepal 2023 | |
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| Date | September 9, 2023 |
| Hosts | Sanjay Silwal Gupta Subeksha Khadka |
| Venue | Godavari Sunrise Convention Center |
| Broadcaster | Kantipur Television |
| Director | Uddhab Adhikari |
| Producer | Umanga Creation Pvt. Ltd. |
| Sponsor | Dusit Princess Kathmandu (Hospitality) Asian Paints (Title) |
| Entrants | 22 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Jane Dipika Garrett Kathmandu |
| Social Impact Leader | Abhilasa Lamsal Lalitpur |
The event was live streamed on television and YouTube channels of Kantipur Television.[5]
Background
The registrations for Miss Universe Nepal 2023 were open on July 18, 2023. The pageant was open to married, unmarried, divorced and transgender women, aged 18 and above with no restriction on height, body type and physical meaurements. The press conference was organized at Nepal Tourism Board office. Prashant Tamrakar was introduced as the choreographer of the pageant.[6][7][8]
| Event | Date | Venue |
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| Press Meet[9] | 27 July 2023 | NTB Offce, Kathmandu |
| Quarter Final Q/A Round[10] | 9 August 2023 | Virtual |
| Quarter Final Swimsuit Round[11] | 10 August 2023 | |
| Press Presentation[12] | 18 August 2023 | Dusit Princess Kathmandu |
| Preliminary Interviews[13] | 5 September 2023 | |
| Preliminary Swimsuit Contest[14] | 8 September 2023 | |
| Grand Finale[15] | 9 September 2023 | Godavari Sunrise Convention Center, Lalitpur |
Results
| Placement | Contestant |
| Miss Universe Nepal[16] | |
| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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| Top 10 |
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(§): The candidate won the Miss People's Choice Award (online voting) and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists.
(฿): The candidate won the Social Impact Leader Award (Best BBB (Brave, Bold and Beautiful) Social Advocacy) and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists.
International Representation
Miss Universe Nepal 2023, Jane Dipika Garrett competed at Miss Universe 2023, where she emerged at Top 20 placement. She got recognition as the first plus size model to enter Miss Universe Semi Finals.[20][21][22]
Subtitles
| Special Award[15][23] | Contestant |
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| LeadX Social Impact Leader |
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| NIU Miss Eco Infinity |
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| Byanjan Miss Lifestyle |
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| KTM CTY Miss Fabulous |
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| Nepal Telecom Miss ICT |
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| WOW Magazine Miss Free & Fearless |
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| Miss People's Choice |
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| AGNI Miss Fierce |
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| MARTINI Sun Angel | |
| Dusit Princess Miss Elegance |
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| The Himalayan Times Miss Unstoppable |
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| Röyale Bling Miss Dazzling Diva |
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| Röyale Play Miss Creative Canvas |
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| True Me Miss True Beauty |
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Contestants
Top 22 Finalists
| Contestant Number[24] | Candidate | Hometown | Age | |
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| Romanized name | Nepali name | |||
| 3 | Shitashma Pokharel | शिताश्मा पोखरेल |  Lalitpur |
23 |
| 4 | Sarosy Neupane | सरोशी न्यौपाने | Butwal |
20 |
| 5 | Prarabdhi Gyawali | प्रारब्धि ज्ञवाली |  Brisbane, Australia |
27 |
| 7 | Prapti Khadka | प्राप्ति खड्का | Lalitpur |
25 |
| 8 | Sabina Chaudhary | सबिना चौधरी | Bhaktapur |
27 |
| 12 | Chanel Shrestha | च्यानल श्रेष्ठ | Lalitpur |
24 |
| 14 | Prema Lamgade | प्रेमा लामगडे | Bhairahawa |
23 |
| 15 | Pooja Bhagat | पुजा भगत | Mahottari |
26 |
| 17 | Rojina Kafle | रोजिना काफ्ले | Tehrathum |
23 |
| 18 | Garima Ghimire | गरिमा घिमिरे | Biratnagar |
20 |
| 19 | Palistha Bajracharya | पालिस्टा बज्राचार्य |  Kathmandu |
22 |
| 20 | Amisha Basnet | अमिषा बस्नेत | Jhapa |
24 |
| 21 | Sanskriti Karki Chhetri | संस्कृति कार्की क्षेत्री | Jhapa |
20 |
| 23 | Trishna Baniya | तृष्णा बानिया | Kathmandu |
22 |
| 25 | Buddhisara Sunar | बुद्धिसरा सुनार | Adelaide, Australia |
27 |
| 26 | Sangita 'Puja' Paudel | संगिता 'पुजा' पौडेल | Pokhara |
20 |
| 27 | Jane Dipika Garrett | जेन दीपिका ग्यारेट | Kathmandu |
22 |
| 29 | Manita Paswan | मनिता पासवान | Nawalpur |
26 |
| 31 | Sushma RL Shahi | सुष्मा राज्यलक्ष्मी शाह | Dang |
23 |
| 33 | Abhilasha Lamsal | अभिलाषा लम्साल | Lalitpur |
28 |
| 36 | Alista Subedi | एलिस्टा सुवेदी | Kathmandu |
24 |
| 37 | Mausami Shrestha | मौसमी श्रेष्ठ | Biratnagar |
28 |