Miss Universe Nepal 2023

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Miss Universe Nepal 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]

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Miss Universe Nepal 2023
DateSeptember 9, 2023
HostsSanjay Silwal Gupta
Subeksha Khadka
Venue Godavari Sunrise Convention Center
Broadcaster Kantipur Television
DirectorUddhab Adhikari
ProducerUmanga Creation Pvt. Ltd.
SponsorDusit Princess Kathmandu
(Hospitality)

Asian Paints
(Title)
Entrants22
Placements10
Winner Jane Dipika Garrett
Kathmandu
Social Impact LeaderAbhilasa Lamsal
Lalitpur
←  2022

The event was live streamed on television and YouTube channels of Kantipur Television. [5]

The registrations for Miss Universe Nepal 2023 were open on July 18, 2023 and lasted till August 23, 2023. The pageant was open to married, unmarried, divorced and transgender women. The press conference was organized at Nepal Tourism Board office. Prashant Tamrakar was introduced as the choreographer of the pageant. [6] [7] [8]

Results

PlacementContestant
Miss Universe Nepal [9]
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
Top 10
  • Flag of Nepal.svg Jhapa – Sanskriti Chhetri Karki

(§): 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. [13] [14] [15]

Subtitles and Sub-contests

Special Award [16] [17] Contestant
LeadX Social Impact Leader
NIU Miss Eco Infinity
Byanjan Miss Lifestyle
KTM CTY Miss Fabulous
AGNI Miss Fierce
Nepal Telecom Miss ICT
WOW Magazine Miss Free & Fearless
Miss People's Choice
MARTINI Sun Angel
Dusit Princess Miss Elegance
The Himalayan Times Miss Unstoppable
Röyale Bling Miss Dazzling Diva
Röyale Play Miss Creative Canvas
True Me Miss True Beauty

Contestants

Top 22 Finalists [18]

Contestant NumberCandidateHometownAge
Romanized nameNepali name
3Shitashma Pokharelशिताश्मा पोखरेल Flag of Nepal.svg Lalitpur 23
4Sarosy Neupaneसरोशी न्यौपाने Flag of Nepal.svg Butwal 20
5Prarabdhi Gyawaliप्रारब्धि ज्ञवाली Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane, Australia 27
7Prapti Khadkaप्राप्ति खड्का Flag of Nepal.svg Lalitpur 25
8Sabina Chaudharyसबिना चौधरी Flag of Nepal.svg Bhaktapur 27
12Chanel Shresthaच्यानल श्रेष्ठ Flag of Nepal.svg Lalitpur 24
14Prema Lamgadeप्रेमा लामगडे Flag of Nepal.svg Bhairahawa 23
15Pooja Bhagatपुजा भगत Flag of Nepal.svg Mahottari 26
17Rojina Kafleरोजिना काफ्ले Flag of Nepal.svg Tehrathum 23
18Garima Ghimireगरिमा घिमिरे Flag of Nepal.svg Biratnagar 20
19Palistha Bajracharyaपालिस्टा बज्राचार्यFlag of Kathmandu.svg Kathmandu 22
20Amisha Basnetअमिषा बस्नेत Flag of Nepal.svg Jhapa 24
21Sanskriti Karki Chhetriसंस्कृति कार्की क्षेत्री Flag of Nepal.svg Jhapa 20
23Trishna Baniyaतृष्णा बानियाFlag of Kathmandu.svg Kathmandu 22
25Buddhisara Sunarबुद्धिसरा सुनार Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide, Australia 27
26Puja Paudelपुजा पौडेल Flag of Nepal.svg Pokhara 20
27Jane Dipika Garrettजेन दीपिका ग्यारेटFlag of Kathmandu.svg Kathmandu 22
29Manita Paswanमनिता पासवान Flag of Nepal.svg Nawalpur 26
31Sushma RL Shahiसुष्मा राज्यलक्ष्मी शाह Flag of Nepal.svg Dang 23
33Abhilasha Lamsalअभिलाषा लम्साल Flag of Nepal.svg Lalitpur 28
36Alista Subediएलिस्टा सुवेदीFlag of Kathmandu.svg Kathmandu 24
37Mausami Shresthaमौसमी श्रेष्ठ Flag of Nepal.svg Biratnagar 28

References

  1. ↑ "Jane Dipika Garrett: Redefining beauty, advocating positivity and inclusivity as Miss Universe Nepal 2023". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  2. ↑ Abdulla, Rania (2023-11-17). "Who Is Jane Garrett, Miss Universe Nepal 2023?" . Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  3. ↑ Web, Statesman (2023-11-19). "Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett Makes History as First Plus-Size Model in Miss Universe". The Statesman. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  4. ↑ "Jane Dipika Garrett (Miss Universe 2023- Top 20): Steps into the Bollywood Industry?". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  5. ↑ "मिस युनिभर्स २०२३ विजेता शेनिस नेपालमा". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  6. ↑ "Applications for Miss Universe Nepal open". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  7. ↑ ktmmag (2023-07-27). "Miss Universe Nepal 2023 Registrations open". KTMMAG. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  8. ↑ "Calls Open For Miss Universe Nepal 2023". Tourism Mail. 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  9. ↑ Neo (2023-09-09). "Breaking All Beauty Pageant Stereotypes, Jane Dipika Garrett Wins Miss Universe Nepal 2023". NeoStuffs. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  10. ↑ "Jane Dipika Garrett won Miss Universe Nepal 2023 - The Film Nepal". www.thefilmnepal.com. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  11. ↑ "Jane Dipika Garrett Crowned the "Asian Paints Miss Universe Nepal 2023"". Nepal Infrastructure. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "Miss Universe 2023: Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett scripts History To Become The First Plus-Size model". ZOOM. November 19, 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  13. ↑ Konstantinides, Anneta. "I'm the first plus-sized woman to compete at Miss Universe and I made the top 20. My story is changing society's standards". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  14. ↑ "Who Is Jane Dipika Garrett? Meet Miss Universe Nepal 2023". 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  15. ↑ "Miss Universe 2023: Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett Slays in Monokini; Makes History As First Plus-Size Model". www.thedailyjagran.com. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  16. ↑ "Jane Dipika Garrett Crowned the "Asian Paints Miss Universe Nepal 2023"". Nepal Infrastructure. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  17. ↑ ""Jane Dipika Garrett" crowned the "Asian Paints Miss Universe Nepal 2023" - English.MakaluKhabar.com". 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
  18. ↑ "Miss Universe Nepal 2023 finalists announced". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
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