Miss Bhutan

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Miss Bhutan Organization
Formation2008;16 years ago (2008)
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters Thimphu
Location
Membership Miss Universe(2022)
Miss Earth (2008)
Official language
Dzongkha, English
Website www.missbhutan.bt

Miss Bhutan is a national beauty pageant based in Bhutan. [1] [2] The first Miss Bhutan pageant was held in 2008, the first winner of Miss Bhutan, Tsokye Tsomo Karchung, participated in Miss Earth 2008 beauty pageant, an annual international beauty contest promoting environmental awareness. [3] [4] [5] She took part in the 8th Edition of Miss Earth, Miss Young International in Taiwan, and Miss Safari 2008 in Kenya. The second Miss Bhutan was held in 2010 where Sonam Choden Retty was the winner and held the title for the longest period (2010-2021). The third edition of Miss Bhutan was held only after a decade, Tashi Choden took the title and is now the reigning queen. She is the first one in the country to represent in the Miss Universe.

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History

The Miss Bhutan is organized and produced by MPC Bhutan Entertainment, a film production company based in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On October 10, 2008, MPC Bhutan entertainment organized Miss Bhutan pageant and launched it first Miss Bhutan beauty pageant. [5] The Founding President of Miss Bhutan Pageant is Karma Tshering. [6] [7]

The selection of the Miss Bhutan finalists and eventually the winner of the pageant is based on the decision of a panel of judges on the performance and physical attributes of the candidates and not by public voting system. The winner of Miss Bhutan receives a cash prize of Nu 100,000. The Miss Bhutan crown, designed in Bhutan, is worth another Nu 100,000. [6]

In 2008, the winner represented the country at Miss Earth beauty pageant. Although there was no swimsuit round in the actual Miss Bhutan contest, the winner is trained in an enclosed area for the swimsuit competition in preparation for the international Miss Earth competition. [6] 77 contestants from all across Bhutan registered for the Miss Bhutan 2008, but only 20 contestants were short listed in the main event after the preliminary round. [7]

On November 9, 2008, Miss Bhutan 2008 Tsoki Tsomo Karchung participated in the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, which was held at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines. [8] [9] [10] Eighty-five women arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines. [11] [12]

Titleholders

YearMiss Bhutan1st Runner-Up2nd Runner-Up3rd Runner Up4th Runner UpReferences
2008 Tsokye Tsomo Karchung
Thimphu, Bhutan 		Shelkar Choden
Trongsa, Bhutan 		Tshering Pem
Trashigang, Bhutan 		Tashi Pelden
Wangdue, Bhutan 		Kinga Wangmo
Paro, Bhutan 		[7]
2010Sonam Choden Retty
Punakha, Bhutan 		Kinley Yangden Dorji
Thimphu, Bhutan 		Tenzin Norden
Haa, Bhutan 		Dechen Tshomo
Wangdue, Bhutan 		Sangay Dema
Samtse, Bhutan 		[13] [14]
2022 Tashi Choden
Wangdue, Bhutan 		Sonam Pelden
Wangdue, Bhutan 		Eden Zangmo
Trashigang, Bhutan 		Not awarded [15]

Miss Bhutan 2022

After a hiatus of 12 years, the Miss Bhutan pageant made a triumphant return, generating widespread excitement and attention. The event witnessed a notable surge in participation by exceptionally talented women, surpassing previous editions. Tashi Choden emerged as the victor, attaining the coveted title of Miss Bhutan 2022 and subsequently securing the historic distinction of becoming the first Bhutanese representative at the esteemed Miss Universe pageant. [16] [17] Additionally, Sonam Pelden and Eden Zangmo earned the distinctions of 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively, in the pageant.

Miss Bhutan 2022 Title and Placement

TitleContestant
Miss Bhutan 2022Tashi Choden
1st Runner UpSonam Peldon
2nd Runner UpEden Zangmo
Other Awards
Best Ramp WalkTashi Choden
Best In KiraTashi Choden
Best in Evening GownTashi Choden
Miss TalentedSabina Subba
Miss CongenialityAnita Limboo

Miss Bhutan International Pageants 2022

PageantContestantPlacementRemarks
Miss Universe Tashi ChodenUnplaced
Miss Supermodel Worldwide Devika GhalleyMiss IntellectualNational Director of Miss Supermodel Bhutan
Miss Glam World Jeechen Lhadree2nd runner up

Miss Bhutan Contestants 2022

ContestantHomeTownTitle/AwardPlacement
1. Anita LimbooSamtseMiss CongenialityTop 10
2. Chimi Yewong DolmaTrongsa
3. Dechen PemHaa
4. Dema WangmoChukha
5. Devika GhalleySamtse
6. Eden ZangmoTrashigang2nd Runner UpTop 5
7. Jachen LadreeSarpangTop 10
8. Karma YangzomTrashigang
9. Kinley ChodenLhuentse
10. Lhakpa DemaWangdueTop10
11. Namgay WangmoChukhaTop 10
12. Nangsel C. RigzangParo
13. Phuntsho Seldon WangThimphuTop 5
14. Rinzin WangmoTrashiyangtse
15. Sabina SubbaTsirangMiss Talented
16. Miss TalentedTrashigangTop 5
17. Sheela GiriSamtse
18. Sonam ChokiBumthang
19. Sonam LhamoChukha
20. Sonam PeldonWangdue1st Runner UpTop 5
21. Sonam Tshoso TsheringLhuentseTop 10
22. Tandin PemPunakha
23. Tandin WangmoZhemgang
24. Tashi ChodenWangdueWinner,

Best in Kira,

Best in Evening Gown,

Best Ramp Walk

Top 5
25. Thinley PemChukha

Miss Bhutan 2010

In the aftermath of Miss Bhutan 2010, renowned for its commitment to promoting social causes through beauty, the organization has consistently facilitated opportunities for women across the nation. It has served as a catalyst for numerous aspiring female participants, showcasing exceptional talents during the pageant. Notably, Sonam Choden Retty earned the prestigious title of Miss Bhutan 2010, while Kinley Yangden Dorji and Tenzin Norden secured the positions of 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively, further exemplifying the pageant's dedication to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of exceptional women.

Miss Bhutan 2010 Results

Final ResultsContestants
WinnerSonam Retty Choden
1st Runner UpKinley Yangden Dorji
2nd Runner UpTenzin Norden

Miss Bhutan 2010 Contestants

ContestantHometownAward TitlePlacement
1. Dawa YangchenTrashiyangtseMiss AthleteTop 10
2. Dechen WangmoTsirangTop 10
3. Dechen TshomoWangdue Phodrang3rd Runner UpTop 5
4. Karma Loday LhamoThimphuBest Model
5. Kinley ChezomSamtseMiss PersonalityTop 10
6. Kinley WangmoZhemgangMiss Beautiful Hair
7. Kinley Yangden DorjiThimphu1st Runner Up

Miss Talent

Top 5
8. Kinzang ChodenBumthangMiss PhotogenicTop 10
9. Namgay DemSarpang
10. Sangay DemaSamtse4th Runner up

Miss Beautiful Skin

Top 5
11. Singye DemaWangdueBest Model
12. Sonam Retty ChodenPunakhaWinnerTop 5
13. Tashi WangmoSarpang
14. Tenzin NordenHaa2nd Runner UpTop 5
15. Thinley DemaBumthangMiss Congeniality
16. Tshering YangkiTrashiyangtseMiss Beautiful Smile
17. Tshering ZangmoBumthangMiss Natural BeautyTop 10
18. Ugyen PemaTrashigang

Miss Bhutan 2008

Miss Bhutan 2008 marked a significant milestone as Bhutan's inaugural national pageant, introducing a refreshing and inspiring platform for the nation's citizens. This pioneering event attracted a cadre of exceptionally talented women whose accomplishments resonated with thousands of women across the country, ushering in a new era in Bhutanese cultural and societal norms. Notably, Tsokye Tsomo Karchung emerged as the first-ever Miss Bhutan, attaining both the prestigious title and subsequent recognition as one of the country's most accomplished women. She also took the title of Miss Photogenic and Miss Talent. [18] Shelkar Choden secured the position of 1st runner-up, while Tshering Pem claimed the distinction of 2nd runner-up, contributing to the pageant's legacy of celebrating and promoting remarkable female achievements.

The grand finale of Miss Bhutan 2008 was held on 10 October 2008 in the YDF Auditorium, the nations's biggest auditorium hall. The pageant was judged by five famous personalities and two international judges, Kelly Dorji, actor/model popular in Bollywood Film Industry and Charm Osathanond, Miss Thailand 2006. [7] [18]

Miss Bhutan represented Bhutan in Miss Earth 2008, Miss Young International in Taiwan, and Miss Safari 2008 in Kenya. [18]

The Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA), Bhutan's media regulatory body did not allow the contest to use the Gross National Happiness tag, as they believed its use didn't correspond with beauty contests. [19]

Miss Bhutan 2008 Results

Final resultContestants
Winner Tsokye Tsomo Karchung
1st Runner UpShelkar Choden
2nd Runner UpTshering Pem

Miss Bhutan International Pageants 2008

PageantsContestant
Miss Earth (8th Edition) Tsokye Tsomo Karchung
Miss Young International Tsokye Tsomo Karchung
Miss Safari in Kenya Tsokye Tsomo Karchung

Miss Bhutan 2008 Contestants

AgeContestantsAgeHeightHometownTitle/AwardPlacement
1Wangchuk Dema18173 cm (5 ft 8 in) Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan Miss Congeniality
2Ugyen Dema19180 cm (5 ft 11 in) Thimphu, Bhutan Top 10
3 Tsokye Tsomo Karchung 24173 cm (5 ft 8 in) Thimphu, Bhutan Winner

Miss Photogenic Miss Talent

WINNER
4Tshering Zangmo22170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Mongar, Bhutan
5Tshering Yangzom20170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Trashigang, Bhutan Miss BeautifulTop 10
6Tshering Pem17175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Trashigang, Bhutan 2nd Runner UpTop 5
7Tashi Pelden20175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Wangdue, Bhutan 3rd Runner UpTop 5
8Shelkar Choden24178 cm (5 ft 10 in) Trongsa, Bhutan 1st Runner UpTop 5
9Nima Sangay23168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Thimphu, Bhutan
10Pema Yeshi21170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Bumthang, Bhutan Top 10
11Ngawang Choden23175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Wangdue, Bhutan Top 10
12Neljor Wangmo18165 cm (5 ft 5 in) Lhuntse, Bhutan
13Kinga Wangmo19180 cm (5 ft 11 in) Paro, Bhutan 4th Runner UpTop 5
14Kinga Om18163 cm (5 ft 4 in) Thimphu, Bhutan
15Kezang Chhoden18168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Thimphu, Bhutan
16Karma Zam22175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Paro, Bhutan Best ModelTop 10
17Karma Choki19165 cm (5 ft 5 in) Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan
18Jamyang Zangmo26168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Trashigang, Bhutan
19Deki Choden Namgyel23165 cm (5 ft 5 in) Trashigang, Bhutan

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