Miss Universe Nepal 2020
Honda Miss Universe Nepal 2020, the 1st ever annual Miss Universe Nepal beauty pageant, was held on 30 December 2020 at the newly built Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu. Uddhab Adhikari was designated by the Umanga Creation Pvt. ltd. after it received the official licence from the Miss Universe organisation and the first ever representative of Nepal in Miss Universe 2017 crowned Anshika Sharma as Miss Universe Nepal to represent Nepal in Miss Universe 2020.[1]
| Miss Universe Nepal 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 30, 2020 |
| Venue | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Broadcaster | AP1 TV |
| Director | Uddhab Adhikari |
| Entrants | 18 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Anshika Sharma Sydney .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
The winner of Miss Universe Nepal 2020 received NPR Rs. 1,000,000 as prize for winning the title as well as full support from the Miss Universe Nepal Organisation for her chosen advocacy.
AP1 TV broadcast the pageant live and for all the Nepalese abroad. Miss Universe Nepal 2020 was also live streamed on Youtube.
Background
Location and date
The first ever edition of the Miss Universe Nepal beauty contest was scheduled to be held on 30 December 2021. The press conference of the contest was conducted at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu, in which the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu will be served as the venue for the close camp and the grand finale coronation.
| Location | Date | Event | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final venue: Kathmandu (5 November – 30 December) | 5 November | Registration Opening | Virtual | |
| 9 November | Registration Ending | Virtual | ||
| 13 November | Top 50 Announcement | Virtual | ||
| 15 November | Top 50 Swimsuit Competition | Virtual | ||
| 18 November | Top 50 Speaking Skill & Ability Competition | Virtual | ||
| 19 November | Top 50 Question and Answer Competition | Virtual | ||
| 22 December | Top 18 Announcement | Virtual | ||
| 23 December | Close Camp Beginning | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
| 25 December | Grand Final Press Presentation | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
| 28 December | Preliminary Interview Competition | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
| 28 December | Miss Universe Nepal 2021 Crown Reveal | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
| 29 December | Close Camp Ending | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu | ||
| 30 December | Grand Final Coronation | Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu |
Hosts and Performer
Subeksha Khadka (Miss Nepal International 2012 and World Miss University Nepal 2017) was made the official spokesperson of Miss Universe Nepal by managing director Nagma Shrestha (Miss Nepal Earth 2012, Top 8 Finalist of Miss Earth 2012 and Nepal's first ever representative at Miss Universe 2017. Subeksha hosted everything from the Top 50 Announcement. As for the final, Rabi Rajkarnikar hosted the event with Subeksha Khadka.
Shashwot Khadka was the performer for the Final Look of the 18 participants of Miss Universe Nepal 2020.
Selection of Participants
Applications for Miss Universe Nepal started on 5 November and applications ended on 9 November. The official press presentation for Miss Universe Nepal 2021 was on 25 December 2020.
'The BBB (Brave, Bold and Beautiful) Crown'
A new crown will be used to award the winner of the Miss Universe Nepal pageant for the 2020 edition. The headwear is known as "The BBB (Brave, Bold and Beautiful) Crown" and was crafted by Apala Jewels.
The crown is centered around three gems (Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond) that represent the all-inclusive platform and message of Miss Universe Nepal: Brave, Bold and Beautiful (BBB). The crown is worth NPR Rs. 1,500,000 (US $12,700).
Results
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| Final results | Contestant | International pageant | International Results |
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| Miss Universe Nepal 2020 (Winner) |
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Miss Universe 2020[3] | Unplaced |
| 1st runner-up | Miss Universe 2021[5] | Unplaced | |
| 2nd runner-up | |||
| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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Miss International 2022[6] | Unplaced |
| Top 10 |
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(●): The candidates won the Miss Popular 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.
Special Awards
| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Fabulous |
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| Miss Fierce | |
| Miss Lifestyle | |
| Social Impact Leader | |
| Miss Popular Choice |
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Miss Popular Choice
The winner of the "Miss Popular Choice" was determined via a public paid voting on the Khalti app with the voting page for Miss Universe Nepal or using the Miss Universe Nepal app. Nancy Khadka from Biratnagar, Dikta Thapa from Chandragiri, Anshika Sharma from Sydney and Parichhya Bista from Dhulikhel automatically qualified for the top 10 finalists at the grand final round, held on 30 December in Hotel Marriott, Kathmandu.
| Rank | +/- | Contestant | Rank | +/- | Contestant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |  Chandragiri - Dikta Thapa |
10 | | Nuwakot - Rajani Mishra |
| 2 | | Sydney, Australia - Anshika Sharma |
11 | |  Maryland, USA - Sujita Basnet |
| 3 | | Biratnagar - Nancy Khadka |
12 | | Sindhupalchowk - Priya Hada |
| 4 | | Pokhara - Arika Ranabhat |
13 | |  Antwerp, Belgium - Jyoti Bhatta |
| 5 | | Lalitpur - Paramita Rana |
14 | |  Kathmandu - Priya Sigdel |
| 6 | | Dhulikhel - Parichhya Bista |
15 | | Kavrepalanchok - Angel Lama |
| 7 | | Chunikhel - Roshni Khatri |
16 | |  Virginia, USA - Surabhi Kanal |
| 8 | | Jumla - Sudati Shrestha |
17 | |  Moscow, Russia - Nina Kant Mandal |
| 9 | | Kathmandu - Rozina Shrestha |
18 | | Pokhara - Rose Tamang |
| Rank | +/- | Contestant | Rank | +/- | Contestant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  1 | Biratnagar - Nancy Khadka |
10 | 7 | Moscow, Russia - Nina Kant Mandal |
| 2 |  1 | Chandragiri - Dikta Thapa |
11 | 3 | Jumla - Sudati Shrestha |
| 3 | 1 | Sydney, Australia - Anshika Sharma |
12 | 3 | Kathmandu - Rozina Shrestha |
| 4 | 2 | Dhulikhel - Parichhya Bista |
13 | 3 | Nuwakot - Rajani Mishra |
| 5 | 2 | Chunikhel - Roshni Khatri |
14 | 2 | Sindhupalchowk - Priya Hada |
| 6 | 2 | Pokhara - Arika Ranabhat |
15 | 2 | Antwerp, Belgium - Jyoti Bhatta |
| 7 | 7 | Kathmandu - Priya Sigdel |
16 | 1 | Kavrepalanchok - Angel Lama |
| 8 | 3 | Maryland, USA - Sujita Basnet |
17 | 1 | Virginia, USA - Surabhi Kanal |
| 9 | 4 | Lalitpur - Paramita Rana |
18 | | Pokhara - Rose Tamang |
Judges
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 gemstones, the judges had their selected gemstone for judging (Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst, Topaz, Emerald and Diamond).
- Malvika Subba (Diamond) - Winner of Miss Nepal 2002 and Nepali media personality.
- Anupama Khunjeli (Ruby) - Chief Executive Officer of Mega Bank Nepal
- Usha Rajak (Sapphire) - Nepali Cinema (Kollywood) actress
- Prerana Shah (Topaz) - 1st Runner up of Miss Nepal 2003, Top 10 Finalist of Miss Asia Pacific International 2003 and international holistic health and transformation specialist.
- Charu Chadha (Emerald) - Chief Editor of Media 9 Nepal
- Abhaya Subba (Amethyst) - Nepali singer, songwriter and musician.
Contestants
| # | MUN Code Number # | Contestants | Age[lower-alpha 1] | Height | Representing | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1002 | Parichhya Bista | 22 | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District | Medical Student |
| 2 | 1005 | Rajani Mishra | 23 | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | Nuwakot, Nuwakot District | Business Study Student |
| 3 | 1006 | Rozina Shrestha | 26 | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | Kathmandu, Kathmandu District | |
| 4 | 1008 | Surabhi Kanal | 21 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Virginia, United States of America | Bachelor of Chemistry |
| 5 | 1012 | Nina Kant Mandal | 25 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Moscow, Russia | Bachelor of Philosophy |
| 6 | 1017 | Sudati Shrestha | 25 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Jumla, Jumla District | Molecular Biology |
| 7 | 1020 | Rose Tamang | 19 | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) | Pokhara, Kaski District | |
| 8 | 1028 | Sujita Basnet | 27 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Baltimore, Maryland | Bachelor of Science |
| 9 | 1043 | Priya Hada | 26 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Sindhupalchowk, Sindhupalchowk District | Bachelor of Chartered Accountancy |
| 10 | 1048 | Anshika Sharma | 23 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Sydney, Australia | Bachelor in Informational Technology |
| 11 | 1052 | Priya Sigdel | 25 | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | Kathmandu, Kathmandu District | Development Studies |
| 12 | 1057 | Jyoti Bhatta | 24 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Antwerp, Belgium | |
| 13 | 1065 | Roshni Khatri | 24 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | Chunikhel, Lalitpur District | |
| 14 | 1076 | Dikta Thapa | 27 | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | Chandragiri, Kathmandu District | Medical Student |
| 15 | 1094 | Angel Lama | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Kavrepalanchok, Kavrepalanchok District | |
| 16 | 1095 | Arika Ranabhat | 21 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | Pokhara, Kaski District | Medical Student |
| 17 | 1096 | Paramita Rana | 27 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | Lalitpur, Lalitpur District | |
| 18 | 1097 | Nancy Khadka | 24 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Biratnagar, Morang District | Communication and Psychology |
Note
- Ages at the time of the pageant
Previous Experience
- (#1) Rozina Shrestha won Miss Tourism World Nepal 2019.[7]
- (#2) Surabhi Kanal was the winner of Miss Nepal USA 2019.
- (#3) Nina Kant Mandal was the winner of Miss Asia Russia 2018.
- (#4) Sujita Basnet was the winner of Miss Nepal USA 2011 and became the first ever winner of Miss Nepal USA.[8]
- (#5) Sujita Basnet was one of the winners of Miss Maryland World 2016.
- (#6) Sujita Basnet was one of the Top 12 semifinalists in Miss World America 2016.
- (#7) Anshika Sharma was 1st runner up in Miss Nepal Oceania 2020.[9]
- (#8) Priya Sigdel was crowned as Miss Nepal Earth in Miss Nepal 2018.[10]
- (#9) Priya Sigdel was one of the top 18 semifinalists in Miss Earth 2018.[11]
- (#10) Jyoti Bhatta was 2nd runner up in Miss Nepal Europe 2020 representing Belgium.[12]
- (#11) Roshni Khatri was 1st runner up in Miss Nepal 2016 and was crowned as Miss Nepal Earth for 2016.[13]
- (#12) Roshni Khatri represented Nepal in Miss Earth 2016.
- (#13) Angel Lama competed for Nepal in Miss International Queen 2019.[14]
- (#14) Paramita Rana was the 1st runner up in Face of Classic Diamond 2014.[15]
References
- "Anshika Sharma crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2020". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- "Anshika Sharma crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2020". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- Rojin Shakya. "Anshika Sharma Impressed Pageant Lovers and Global Pageant Analysts at 69th Miss Universe". Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- "Sujita Basnet crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2021". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- Rosette Adel. "Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, Philippines' Beatrice Luigi Gomez display sisterhood after finals". Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- "Priyanka Rani Joshi crowned Miss Nepal". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- "Rozina Shrestha bags Miss Tourism World 2019". September 19, 2019.
- "Sujita Basnet wins Miss Nepal 2011". August 21, 2011.
- "Jemina Shrestha to represent Nepal at Miss Oceania 2020". March 19, 2020.
- "Shrinkhala Khatiwada crowned 24th Miss Nepal". March 17, 2020.
- "Vietnam's Phuong Khanh Nguyen hailed Miss Earth 2018; PH bet Celeste Cortesi in Top 8". November 3, 2018.
- "Nirusha Khatri Bags 'Miss Nepal Europe 2020' Title". January 30, 2020.
- "Asmi Shrestha crowned Miss Nepal 2016". April 8, 2020.
- "Angel Lama to represent Nepal at Miss International Queen Pageant". February 5, 2019.
- Nepal, Glamour (September 29, 2014). "Asmee crowned as the new face of Classic Diamond Jewelry".