Chum Darang

Chum Darang is an Indian model, actress, social activist and entrepreneur from Pasighat of Arunachal Pradesh. She has won various beauty pageants.[1]

Chum Darang
Born
Pasighat, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
  • entrepreneur
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title
  • Miss AAPSU 2010
  • Miss Tiara India International 2017
Major
competition(s)

Chum has a family of 6, her parents (Tajeep Darang and Yamik Dulom Darang) and 3 siblings, 2 younger brothers ( Tabit Darang and Ninong Darang) and 1 elder sister (Mitu Darang). She also successfully runs her own cafe called 'Cafe Chu' in Pasighat. She played a small role in the series, Paatal Lok. Darang is a social activist and was recognized by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh for her work.

Beauty pageants

Darang's interest in beauty pageants started in 2007 when she was just 16 and a major turning point was her winning Miss AAPSU 2010.[2] She later participated in various National and International beauty contests. She was one of the finalists of North East Diva 2014[3] and was the second Runner up at Miss Himalaya 2015.[4]

Miss Earth India 2016

She participated in Miss Earth India 2016 contest which sends its winner to Miss Earth and won Miss Earth India Water 2016.[5]

Miss Asia World 2017

She represented India in Miss Asia World 2017 beauty pageant, competing with contestants from 24 countries. She stood fifth and won the Miss Internet sub-title.[6][7]

Miss Tiara India International 2017

She currently holds the crown of Miss Tiara India International 2017. She also won two subtitles "Miss Sports Gear" and "Miss Best National costume", defeating 28 contestants including participants from United States and Turkey.[8]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2020 Paatal Lok Chinese infomercial girl Amazon Prime series
2022 Badhaai Do Rimjhim Jongkey
Gangubai Kathiawadi Chum

References
  1. "Small town girls have potential to represent their state: Chum Darang". The Times of India. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  2. "Meet Chum Darang from Arunachal, "Miss Earth India 2016" Finalist". North East Today. Archived from the original on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  3. "Chum Darang qualifies for 2014 Vivel North East DIVA Beauty Pageant final". Arunachal News. 14 January 2014.
  4. "Tanshuman Gurung wins Miss Himalaya Pageant crown". Misshimalaya.com. 5 October 2015.
  5. "Chum Darang Wins Miss Earth India Water Crown". North East Today. 7 October 2016.
  6. "Arunachal beauty Chum Darang fifth runners up at Miss Asia World". Arunachal Times. 22 May 2017. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  7. "Pasighat welcomes Miss Asia World runners-up title winner Chum Darang". Arunachal Times. 28 May 2017. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  8. "Chum Darang crowned Miss Tiara India International-2017". Arunachal Times. 13 January 2017. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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