Miss Nepal
Formation | 1994 |
---|---|
Type | Beauty Pageant |
Headquarters | Kathmandu |
Location | |
Membership |
Miss World Miss Earth Miss International Miss Universe |
Official language | Nepali |
Key people | Founder Chairman Gopal Sunder Lal Kakshapati |
Website |
www |
The Miss Nepal contest is the national beauty pageant of Nepal, which was started in 1994 in Kathmandu under the chairmanship of Mr. Gopal Sunder Lal Kakshapati.After three years The Hidden Treasure Pvt Ltd was established and henceforth organizing Miss Nepal pageant. The winner of Miss Nepal goes to Miss World,[1] while the runners up compete in Miss Earth and Miss International beauty pageants.
Nepal also sends representatives in other minor global pageants such as Miss Grand International, Miss Tourism Queen International, Miss Globe International, Miss Heritage and Miss Asia Pacific World.
The 20th edition of the Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2015 was held on 18 April 2015. The selected 19 finalists competed for the three main titles of Miss Nepal World, Miss Nepal Earth, and Miss Nepal International.
The current Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal titleholders are: Evana Manandhar as Miss Nepal World 2015, Dibyata Vaidya as Miss Nepal Earth 2015 and Medha Koirala as Miss Nepal International 2015.
History
Ever since the pageant started from 1994, historically the winner of the Miss Nepal pageant represented the Nepal in the 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 on wards, the winner of Miss Nepal has been sent to Miss World contest and the 1st runner up to Miss Asia Pacific. No contest was held in 2001 because of the Nepalese royal massacre.
From 2004, the 2nd runner up has been granted to represent Nepal in the pageant Miss Earth but it changed a year later, to 1st runner up as it had been stopped sending to Miss Asia Pacific. In 2010, the 2nd runner up has started to send to Miss International. Since 2011 onwards; the names of the 3rd runner up and 4th runner up were revealed while announcing the names of the winners on the Coronation Night.
Competition
Since 1994, every year women from age range of 19–25 years old compete on the national pageant of Miss Nepal. In which, 16 contestants are wisely chosen from across the country and they begin on 1-month training & grooming course before the final event in which they participate in lectures, social work, photoshoots, interviews and etiquette lessons. As on the coronation night which lasts up to 3 hours long, all the candidates engage on opening sequence, introduction speech after which the top 10 semi-finalists are chosen who then compete in an interview portion with the judges and evening gown and the 5 finalists are chosen. This is when the final question and answer round is held. At the end, the names of runners-up and winner are announced from live telecast in Nepal Television.
Tasks
- Miss Nepal has to represent Nepal into the Miss World beauty pageant.
- Miss Nepal gets to be a Young Conservation Ambassador for the activities of WWF Nepal[2]
- Relevant and important charity work with Maiti Nepal & HIV & Aids Campaign.
Requirements
Requirements for selection of participants of Miss Nepal:
- The applicant should be an unmarried female Nepali citizen.
- Age should be between 19–25 years.
- Minimum academic qualification should be 10+2 or equivalent.
- Minimum height must be 5 ft 4 inches (163 cm).
- Applicant should be attractive, possess sound health and have good moral character.
Notable winners and contestants
- Neelima Gurung (Miss Nepal 1997)
- Jharana Bajracharya (Miss Nepal World 1997; actress)
- Rekha Thapa (Top 10 semi-finalist, Miss Nepal 1998; actress)
- Malvika Subba (Miss Nepal 2002; socialite, media personality and entrepreneur)
- Reecha Sharma (Top 10 semi-finalist, Miss Nepal 2007; actress)
- Sahana Bajracharya (1st runner up, 2010; media personality)
- Shristi Shrestha (Miss Nepal World 2012; Top 20 Quarter Finalist in Miss World 2012)
- Nagma Shrestha (Miss Nepal Earth 2012; Top 8 Finalist in Miss Earth 2012)
- Ishani Shrestha (Miss Nepal 2013; Winner of Beauty with a purpose Miss world 2013)
Controversial contestants
- 1998 Winner Jyoti Pradhan was dethroned when it was discovered that she had fled to the USA after she finish competed in Miss World 1998. Therefore, 1st runner-up Niru Shrestha was crowned first place.
- 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.
- 2014 Contestant Mona Bajracharya's family was unhappy with her competing in the pageant which resulted with her quitting from the contest which give an odd number from 20 to 19 contestants.
- 2014 First Runner Up 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)
Recent titleholders
The winner of Miss Nepal represents her country at Miss World.
Winners' gallery
-
Miss Nepal 2002
Malvika Subba, Kathmandu. -
Miss Nepal 2004
Payal Shakya, Kathmandu. -
Miss Nepal 2007
Sitashma Chand, Lalitpur. -
Miss Nepal 2011
Malina Joshi, Dharan. -
Miss Nepal 2012
Shristi Shrestha, Chitwan.
State titles
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 pageant's management.
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) 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.)
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 criticised 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 with the most winners from the Kathmandu Valley. However, since 2013, the pageant has decided to include more candidates from outside the Capital Valley.
Regional rankings
Cities | Titles | Winning Years |
---|---|---|
Kathmandu | 10 |
1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015 |
Dharan | 2 |
2011, 2014 |
Lalitpur | 2005, 2007 | |
Birgunj | 1994, 2000 | |
Pokhara | 1 |
1997 |
Chitwan | 2012 | |
List of Miss Nepal at International pageants
Miss World Nepal
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
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 | Miss Nepal | Placement | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|
Jharana Bajracharya | Unplaced | Later on became a famous Nepali Actress and worked in both Bollywood and Nepali movies. | |
Jyoti Pradhan | Unplaced | After, Miss World 1998 Jyoti was dethroned as Miss Nepal 1998 title after unable to full fill her duties as the reigning Miss Nepal. | |
Shewta Singh | Unplaced | In 2014, Shweta became the new CEO of Miss Nepal beauty contest. | |
Usha Khadgi | Unplaced | ||
Malvika Subba | Withdrew | Miss Nepal 2002 was held on the same date as Miss World 2002 which was the reason why Malvika wasn't send to the international pageant. Being the only Miss Nepal till date who wasn't send to Miss World after Hidden Treasure bought the license to Miss World beauty contest. She later on became a media personality for working in Television as Host, Actress, MC. | |
Priti Stioula | Unplaced | ||
Payal Shakya | Unplaced | ||
Sugarika KC | Unplaced | ||
Sitashma Chad | Unplaced | ||
Zenisha Moktan | Unplaced | ||
Sadichha Shrestha | Unplaced | ||
Malina Joshi | Unplaced | Top 30 at Beauty with a Purpose . Malina works as an actress in Nepali Movies. | |
Shristi Shrestha | Top 30 | Top 10 at MultiMedia Award Top 10 at Miss World Beach Beauty | |
Ishani Shrestha | Top 10 | Beauty with a Purpose' 2nd Runner-up at MultiMedia Award | |
Subin Limbu | Unplaced | Top 10 at The People's Choice | |
Evana Manandhar | Unplaced | Top 7 at Dance of the World Top 10 at Beauty With a Purpose | |
Miss Earth Nepal
The 1st runner-up title of Miss Nepal will be competing at Miss Earth pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a candidate is sent.
Year | Miss Nepal | Placement in Miss Nepal | Placement | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Nira Gautam | Unplaced | Miss Nepal organisation appointed Nira to represent Nepal at Miss Earth 2002, even though she didn't compete in Miss Nepal 2002 beauty pageant. | |
2004 | Anita Gurung | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | In 2004, the format of sending 2nd runner-up position winner to Miss Earth started. However the regulation changed from 2005 and the 1st runner-up was sent to Miss Earth beauty pageant. |
2005 | Shavona Shrestha | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | Public Choice Award (Top 5). Shavona was heavily criticised on her body during swimsuit press presentation by Missosology website. |
2006 | Ayushma Pokharel | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | In 2006, due to Feminist Movement Party, Miss Nepal 2006 beauty pageant wasn't held. The 2nd runner-up from previous year's Miss Nepal pageant Ayushma, was sent to Miss Earth 2006. |
2007 | Bandana Sharma | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | |
2009 | Richa Thapa Magar | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | |
2010 | Sahana Bajracharya | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | Sahana works as Television Host for Image Channel. |
2011 | Anupama Aura Gurung | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | Previously competed in Miss Mongol 2010 but ended up winning Miss Friendship sub-title. |
2012 | Nagma Shrestha | 1st runner-up | Top 8 | Walk with M.E (1st Runner-up) Dolphins Love Freedom Mural Painting Challenge (1st Runner-up) |
2013 | Rojisha Shahi | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | Best in Evening Gown (1st Runner-up) Most Child Friendly Challenge |
2014 | Prinsha Shrestha | 1st runner-up (Dethroned on April 5, 2015) |
Unplaced | Eco-Beauty Video (Top 10) Yahoo! Beauty for a Cause online competition Prinsha was dethroned on April 5, 2015 for breaking the rules of her contract by participating in Miss Eco Queen 2015 pageant. Soni Rajbhandari was crowned as the new Miss Nepal Earth 2014. |
2015 | Dibyata Vaidya | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | |
Miss International Nepal
Before 2010, Miss Nepal International was organised by different company which produced winners that where represented in Miss International beauty pageant. But since 2010, Hidden Treasure bought the franchise to Miss International and now sends delegate (2nd runner-up) from the annual Miss Nepal beauty pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a contestant is sent.
Year | Miss Nepal | Placement in Miss Nepal | Placement | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | Uma Bogati | WINNER | Unplaced | |
2005 | Nisha Adhikari | WINNER | Unplaced | Later on, Nisha became a famous Nepali movie actress. |
2010 | Sanyukta Timsina | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | |
2011 | Sarina Maskey | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | |
2012 | Subeksha Khadka | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | |
2013 | Shritima Shah | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | |
2014 | Sonie Rajbhandari | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | |
2015 | Medha Koirala | 2nd runner-up | Unplaced | |
Miss Asia Pacific
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[3] Miss Nepal where Neelima 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 2004. Miss Nepal no longer sends its winners to this pageant anymore. The third title of Miss Nepal will be competing at Miss International. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a contestant is sent.
Year | Miss Nepal | Placement in Miss Nepal | Placement | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
1994 | Ruby Rana | WINNER | Unplaced | |
1995 | Sumi Khadka | WINNER | Unplaced | |
1996 | Poonam Ghimire | WINNER | Unplaced | |
1997 | Neelima Gurung | WINNER | Unplaced | |
1998 | Niru Shrestha | WINNER | Unplaced | 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. |
1999 | Nikita Bhandari Kshatriya | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | |
2000 | Biva Maya Ranjeet | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | |
2003 | Prerana Shah | 1st runner-up | Top 10 | |
2005 | Sarah Gurung | 1st runner-up | Unplaced | |
Miss Universe Nepal
The top 5 finalist will compete at Miss Universe, representing Nepal, beginning in 2016.
Year | Miss Nepal | Placement in Miss Nepal | Placement | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Other pageants
Miss Nepal USA
The first ever Miss Nepal USA was held in July 2001 in Philadelphia. The pageant was organized by American Nepalese Association (ANA) and was held a day before the grand finale of ANA's annual convention.
Miss Nepal USA pageant made a comeback in New York, in August 2011 and was organized by Event Planet Inc.
The aim of these contests is to identify talented young women who can uphold Nepalese pride in an international platform.[4] 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.[5]
Year | Represented State | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up | Miss California Nepal | Miss New York Nepal | Miss Texas Nepal |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | North Carolina | Priyanka Thapaliya[6] | Kausali Lama | Neha Jha | Sunita Pun | Neha Jha | Sharon Jami |
2014 | Ohio | Khushbu Mishra[7][8] | Sushma Sharma | Sushma Adhikari | Kusma Kharel | Kabita Pahari | Supriya Sharma |
2013 | New York | Barsha Rai | Anuja Thapa Magar | Sony Pathak | Anuja KC | Samjhana Lama | Nikki Pandey |
2012 | Maryland | Astha Shrestha | Nurja Shrestha | Aashma Dhakal | Sangita Dhakal | Aashma Dhakal | Nurja Shrestha |
2011 | District of Columbia | Sujita Basnet | Tilashmi Bista | Nabina Basnet | Tilasmi Bista | Jubi Gauchan | Sushma Bogati |
2001 | Pennsylvania | Nepolina Chhetri | Sabina Shrestha | Smriti Gurung | |||
Miss Nepal Hong Kong
Miss Nepal Hong Kong was held since 1998 in favour of giving a platform for Nepalis in Hong Kong women and also to build up their confidence and self-esteem. In 2011, After 6 years the 5th Miss Nepal Hong Kong was held on 3 August 2011.[9]
Year | Represented State | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up |
---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | Kowloon City Hong Kong | Parina Subba(Special Awards won- Miss Best Personality) | Manisha Rai | Parmila Thapa |
2011 | Yuen Long Hong Kong | Lakpa Dolma Sherpa | Mamta Gurung | Ruthsha Rai |
2005 | Kowloon City Hong Kong | Purnima Gurung | Deepa BK | Sunita Thapa |
2001 | Kwun Tong Hong Kong | Pooja Subba | ||
2000 | Wan Chai Hong Kong | Mamita Gurung | Kavita Gurung | Saiyan Amatya |
1998 | Kwai Tsing Hong Kong | Junu Pun |
Miss Nepal Australia
Year | Represented State | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Sydney, Australia | Arjoo Karki | Junita Lama | Sudibty Shrestha |
2012 | Sydney, Australia | Deepashree Shah | Archana Karki | Shitwant Basnet |
2011 | Victoria, Australia | Reecha Dhital | Munmoon Shah | Nira Pun |
2009 | Sydney, Australia | Sanam Dangol | Karishma Shrestha | Prada Pradhan |
Miss UK Nepal
Year | Represented State | Winner | First runner-up | Second runner-up | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Ashford UK | Nia Dewan[10] | Sumi Shrestha | Aarya Sharma | 3rd runner-up: Jenny Gurung 4th runner-up: Sushmita Thapa |
2012 | Feltham UK | Durga Gurung | Parika Ale | Nayan Gurung | 3rd runner-up: Ashika Rai 4th runner-up: Pushpa Sunwar |
2011 | Watford UK | Gaumaya Gurung | Pragya Shrestha | Neelam Gurung | 3rd runner-up: Brishana Gurung 4th runner-up: Mina Kuwar |
2010 | Hounslow UK | Nabina Gurung | Sheila Shraddha Limbu | Monica Limbu | 3rd runner-up: Bhawana Limbu 4th runner-up: Shristi Gurung |
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 represented at MN | Delegate name | Region represented | Placement (if any) | Special awards won (if any) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | Downtown Core, Singapore | 1st runner up | Miss Best Hair | Previously competed in Miss Mongol 2010 and ended with Miss Personality sub-title. |
2012 | Shristi Shrestha | Cornwall, UK | WINNER | Miss Confident | |
2013 | 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 | Durga Gurung | London, UK | Top 10 Semi-Finalist | Previous winner of Miss UK Nepal 2012. | |
Evana Manadhar | New York, USA | WINNER | Miss Intellectual Miss Personality Miss Gosh Girl |
||
Nuning Limbu | London, UK | Top 10 Semi-Finalist | Miss Popular | ||
Miss Hetauda
Miss Hetauda is a beauty contest which started since 2012 for district of Makwanpur. It is organized by Bal Chhahari Nepal, Makawanpur and Aon Creation Pvt. Ltd.
The winner of this pageant will represent the city of Hetauda at Miss Nepal 2013 pageant.[11]
Year | Miss Hetauda | Hometown | Placement in Miss Nepal | Special awards at Miss Nepal | Placement in Miss World (as Miss Nepal) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | Kamala Khatri | Hetauda | ||||
2013 | Sujata Balami | Hetauda |
Score table
Country | Debut | Best Result | Titles |
---|---|---|---|
Bhaktapur | 1994 | 4th Place (2011) | 0 |
Biratnagar | 2002 | Semi-finalist (2002) | 0 |
Birgunj | 1994 | Winner (1994, 2000) | 2 |
Chitwan | 1994 | Winner (2012) | 1 |
Dharan | 2010 | Winner (2011, 2014) | 2 |
Gorkha | 1996 | 0 | |
Hetauda | 2002 | Semi-finalist (2002) | 0 |
Janakpur | 2000 | Semi-finalist (2000) | 0 |
Jhapa | 2013 | Semi-finalist (2013) | 0 |
Kathmandu | 1994 | Winner (1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010) | 10 |
Kavre | 2007 | 4th Place (2013) | 0 |
Kirtipur | 2012 | Semi-finalist (2012) | 0 |
Lahan | 2005 | Semi-finalist (2005) | 0 |
Lalitpur | 1994 | Winner (2005, 2007) | 2 |
Mahendranagar | 2012 | 3rd Place (2012) | 0 |
Nepalgunj | 1996 | 4th Place (2001) | 0 |
Pokhara | 1995 | Winner (1997) | 1 |
Rupandehi | 2007 | Semi-finalist (2007) | 0 |
Syangja | 2005 | Semi-finalist (2005) | 0 |
See also
References
- ↑ www.missnepal.com.np
- ↑ http://www.wwfnepal.org/?202514/Miss-Nepal-Malina-Joshi-is-WWFs-Young-Conservation-Ambassador Malina Joshi is WWF's Young Conservation Ambassador
- ↑ http://www.kathmandujaycees.org.np/miss-nepal-18.html
- ↑ http://www.missnepalus.com/index.php
- ↑ http://xnepali.net/fashion/khushbu-mishra-is-miss-nepal-us-2014/
- ↑ http://missnepalus.com//winner2015.php
- ↑ http://missnepalus.com/winner2014.php
- ↑ http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=81675
- ↑ http://xnepali.net/miss-nepal-hong-kong-2011-is-lakpa-dolma-sherpa/
- ↑ http://glamournepal.net/nia-dewan-tops-miss-uk-nepal-2014/#.VJ6GHsgCA
- ↑ http://models.hawamodel.com/miss-hetauda-2012-to-be-held-soon/
External links
- Miss Nepal 2015
- Miss Nepal Official Website
- Kathmandu Jacyees
- Miss Midwest Nepal Official Website
- http://www.vandafor.com/miss-nepal-with-pictures-1994-2015
|
|
|