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Miss Universe Nepal 2023 | |
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Date | September 9, 2023 |
Venue | Godavari Sunrise Convention Center, Lalitpur, Nepal |
Broadcaster | Kantipur Television |
Director | Uddhab Adhikari |
Entrants | 37 |
Placements | 22 |
Winner | Jane Dipika Garrett ![]() |
Miss Universe Nepal 2023 was the 7th edition of the Miss Universe Nepal pageant and 4th iteration under Umanga Creations, held on September 9, 2023 in Kathmandu. Sophiya Bhujel of Kathmandu crowned Jane Dipika Garrett as 7th Miss Universe Nepal at the end of the event. [1] Jane represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2023, in El Salvador and ended her journey as Top 20 finalist.
The applications for Miss Universe Nepal 2023 were opened on June 15 and closed on August 5. [2] [3] Miss Universe Nepal allowed for the very first time due to the newly implemented rules of the Miss Universe organisation, for women who are either married, divorced, pregnant and mothers. [4] The press conference of the contest was conducted at the Nepal Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu. It was announced that Asian Paints is to be chosen as the main sponsor of Miss Universe Nepal 2023.
Location | Date | Event | Venue | Ref. |
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Kathmandu (5 June – 27 July) | 5 June | Registration Opening | Virtual | |
27 July | Press Conference | Nepal Tourism Board Office, Kathmandu [5] | ||
Final venue: Kathmandu and Lalitpur (5 August – 9 September) | 5 August | Registration Ending | Virtual | |
6 August | Quarterfinalists Announcement | Virtual | [6] | |
9 August | Top 30 Question and Answer Competition | Virtual | [7] | |
11 August | Top 30 Swimsuit Competition | Virtual | [8] | |
2 August | Semifinalists Announcement | Virtual | [9] | |
16 August | Top 22 Arrival | Kathmandu | ||
18 August | Top 22 Press Presentation [10] | Dusit Princess Hotel, Kathmandu | [11] | |
3 September | Close Camp | Dusit Princess Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
5 September | Preliminary Competition | Dusit Princess Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
9 September | Grand Finale Coronation | Godavari Sunrise Convention Center, Lalitpur |
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Final results | Contestant | International pageant | International Results |
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Miss Universe Nepal 2023 (Winner) | Miss Universe 2023 | Top 20 [13] | |
1st runner-up |
| Miss Grand International 2023 | Unplaced |
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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Top 22 |
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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.
Award [1] | 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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AGNI Miss Fierce |
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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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MARTINI Sun Angel |
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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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The winner of the "Miss Popular Vote" was determined via a public voting on the Khalti app with the voting page for Miss Universe Nepal or using the Miss Universe Nepal website, held on 8 September in Kathmandu.
Rank | +/- | Contestant | Rank | +/- | Contestant |
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1 | ![]() | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | ![]() |
2 | ![]() | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | ![]() |
3 | ![]() | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | ![]() |
4 | ![]() | ![]() | 15 | ![]() | ![]() |
5 | ![]() | ![]() | 16 | ![]() | ![]() |
6 | ![]() | ![]() | 17 | ![]() | ![]() |
7 | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | ![]() | ![]() |
8 | ![]() | ![]() | 19 | ![]() | ![]() |
9 | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | ![]() | ![]() |
10 | ![]() | ![]() | 21 | ![]() | ![]() |
11 | ![]() | ![]() | 22 | ![]() | ![]() |
Rank | +/- | Contestant | Rank | +/- | Contestant |
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1 | ![]() | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | ![]() |
2 | ![]() | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | ![]() |
3 | ![]() | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | ![]() |
4 | ![]() | ![]() | 15 | ![]() | ![]() |
5 | ![]() | ![]() | 16 | ![]() | ![]() |
6 | ![]() | ![]() | 17 | ![]() | ![]() |
7 | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | ![]() | ![]() |
8 | ![]() | ![]() | 19 | ![]() | ![]() |
9 | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | ![]() | ![]() |
10 | ![]() | ![]() | 21 | ![]() | ![]() |
11 | ![]() | ![]() | 22 | ![]() | ![]() |
Rank | +/- | Contestant | Rank | +/- | Contestant |
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1 | ![]() | ![]() | 16 | ![]() | ![]() |
2 | ![]() | ![]() | 17 | ![]() | ![]() |
3 | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | ![]() | ![]() |
4 | ![]() | ![]() | 19 | ![]() | ![]() |
5 | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | ![]() | ![]() |
6 | ![]() | ![]() | 21 | ![]() | ![]() |
7 | ![]() | ![]() | 22 | ![]() | ![]() |
8 | ![]() | ![]() | 23 | ![]() | ![]() |
9 | ![]() | ![]() | 24 | ![]() | ![]() |
10 | ![]() | ![]() | 25 | ![]() | ![]() |
11 | ![]() | ![]() | 26 | ![]() | ![]() |
12 | ![]() | ![]() | 27 | ![]() | ![]() |
13 | ![]() | ![]() | 28 | ![]() | ![]() |
14 | ![]() | ![]() | 29 | ![]() | ![]() |
15 | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | ![]() | — |
Rank | +/- | Contestant | Rank | +/- | Contestant |
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1 | ![]() | ![]() | 16 | ![]() | ![]() |
2 | ![]() | ![]() | 17 | ![]() | ![]() |
3 | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | ![]() | ![]() |
4 | ![]() | ![]() | 19 | ![]() | ![]() |
5 | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | ![]() | ![]() |
6 | ![]() | ![]() | 21 | ![]() | ![]() |
7 | ![]() | ![]() | 22 | ![]() | ![]() |
8 | ![]() | ![]() | 23 | ![]() | ![]() |
9 | ![]() | ![]() | 24 | ![]() | ![]() |
10 | ![]() | ![]() | 25 | ![]() | ![]() |
11 | ![]() | ![]() | 26 | ![]() | ![]() |
12 | ![]() | ![]() | 27 | ![]() | ![]() |
13 | ![]() | ![]() | 28 | ![]() | ![]() |
14 | ![]() | ![]() | 29 | ![]() | ![]() |
15 | ![]() | ![]() | 30 | ![]() | — |
The contestants selected their judges from the Top 10 Q&A round. The contestants selected their judge through the category of which judge they want to talk to. The theme was Röyale Bling Colours, the judges had their selected colour for judging; Azure Sky, Desert Glow, Burst of Lime, Glorious Sunset, Truffle Surprise, Ocean Breeze, Age of Dawn, Rose Essence.
37 candidates registered for the title of Miss Universe Nepal 2023. The Top 30 Quarterfinalists were announced on July 8, 2023. [14] [15]
Number | MUN Number | Candidate | Hometown | Age | |
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Romanized name | Nepali name | ||||
3 | 1003 | Shitashma Pokharel [15] | शिताश्मा पोखरेल | ![]() | 23 |
4 | 1004 | Sarosy Neupane [15] | सरोशी न्यौपाने | ![]() | 20 |
5 | 1005 | Prarabdhi Gyawali [15] | प्रबधि ज्ञवाली | ![]() | 27 |
6 | 1006 | Sakshi Bom [15] | साक्षी बम | ![]() | 23 |
7 | 1007 | Prapti Khadka [15] | प्राप्ति खड्का | ![]() | 25 |
8 | 1008 | Sabina Chaudhary [15] | सबिना चौधरी | ![]() | 27 |
10 | 1010 | Purneshwari Gurung [15] | पूर्णेश्वरी गुरुङ | ![]() | 23 |
11 | 1011 | Anu Shruti Bogati [15] | अनु श्रुति बोगटी | ![]() | 24 |
12 | 1012 | Chanel Shrestha [15] | च्यानल श्रेष्ठ | ![]() | 24 |
14 | 1014 | Prema Lamgade [15] | प्रेमा लामगडे | ![]() | 23 |
15 | 1015 | Pooja Bhagat [15] | पुजा भगत | ![]() | 26 |
16 | 1016 | Sabina Malla [15] | सबिना मल्ल | ![]() | 23 |
17 | 1017 | Rojina Kafle [15] | रोजिना काफ्ले | ![]() | 23 |
18 | 1018 | Garima Ghimire [15] | गरिमा घिमिरे | ![]() | 20 |
19 | 1019 | Palistha Bajracharya [15] | पलिष्ट बज्राचार्य | ![]() | 22 |
20 | 1020 | Amisha Basnet [15] | अमिषा बस्नेत | ![]() | 24 |
21 | 1021 | Sanskriti Karki Chhetri [15] | संस्कृति कार्की क्षेत्री | ![]() | 20 |
23 | 1023 | Trishna Baniya [15] | तृष्णा बानिया | ![]() | 22 |
24 | 1024 | Sudina Thapa Magar [15] | सुदिना थापा मगर | ![]() | 18 |
25 | 1025 | Buddhisara Sunar [15] | बुद्धसार सुनार | ![]() | 27 |
26 | 1026 | Puja Paudel [15] | पुजा पौडेल | ![]() | 20 |
27 | 1027 | Jane Dipika Garrett [15] | जेन दीपिका ग्यारेट | ![]() | 22 |
28 | 1028 | Gajal Karn [15] | गजल कर्ण | ![]() | 25 |
29 | 1029 | Manita Paswan [15] | मनिता पासवान | ![]() | 26 |
30 | 1030 | Soniya Ramdam [15] | सोनिया रामदम | ![]() | 19 |
31 | 1031 | Sushma RL Shahi [15] | सुष्मा राज्यलक्ष्मी शाह | ![]() | 23 |
33 | 1033 | Abhilasha Lamsal [15] | अभिलाषा लम्साल | ![]() | 28 |
34 | 1034 | Ojaswi Joshi [15] | ओजस्वी जोशी | ![]() | 25 |
36 | 1036 | Alista Subedi [15] | एलिस्टा सुवेदी | ![]() | 24 |
37 | 1037 | Mausami Shrestha [15] | मौसमी श्रेष्ठ | ![]() | 28 |
Number | MUN Number | Candidate | Hometown | Age | Placement | |
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Romanized name | Nepali name | |||||
1 | 1001 | Smarika Aryal [14] | स्मरिका अर्याल | ![]() | Eliminated | |
2 | 1002 | Sonika Thapa Magar [14] | सोनिका थापा मगर | ![]() | ||
9 | 1009 | Sreya Belbase [14] | श्रेया बेलबासे | ![]() | ||
13 | 1013 | Nilam Dhungana [14] | निलम ढुंगाना | ![]() | 22 | |
22 | 1022 | Prathana Shrestha [14] | प्राथना श्रेष्ठ | ![]() | ||
32 | 1032 | Ruhi Akhtar [14] | रुही अख्तर | |||
35 | 1035 | Pranju KC [14] | प्रञ्जु क्षत्रिय क्षेत्री | ![]() |
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