Nepal is fairly new to the pageant world with only its second-ever participation in Miss Universe this year and seventh year of participation in Miss World. The nation has managed to create quite a rapport with the strong candidates that they sent to Miss Universe 2018 and Miss World 2018 this year.
Here is how Nepal performed this year in different major beauty pageants -
Miss Universe Nepal 2018 Manita Devkota
Manita was crowned Miss Universe Nepal 2018 during the grand finale of Miss Nepal 2018 where she earned the right to represent her nation in Miss Universe 2018. This year was only the second time that Nepal was competing in this coveted and prestigious pageant, and the 23-year-old did not cease to impress the entire world with her performance. Standing tall at 173 cm, Manita has a degree in Public Health which she reviewed from East Carolina University. She managed to secure a position amongst the Top 10 finalists on the night of the finale of Miss Universe 2018 held on 17th December 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Miss World Nepal 2018 Shrinkhala Khatiwada
When Shrinkhala was crowned Miss Nepal 2018, she officially became the representative of Nepal in Miss World 2018 which was held on 8th December 2018 in Sanya, China. The 23-years-old have an excellent performance in the finale of Miss World this year, where she won the Miss Multimedia Award and was also the winner of Beauty With A Purpose. Shrnkhala was also one of the Top 12 finalists on the night of the finale. This Nepalese beauty, who stands tall at a height of 170 cm, has set some serious goals for her successor in the coming year and the way that Nepal has performed this year, there is no doubt that the nation will be back with a back.
Miss Earth Nepal 2018 Priya Sigdel
Priya Sigdel was another one of the beauty queens who was crowned during the grand finale of Miss Nepal 2018. The 23-year-old gave a stellar performance during the finale of Miss Earth 2018 held on 3rd November 2018 in the Philippines. She was one of the Top 10 in the Intelligence and Advocacy round, won the silver medal in the Talent Competition representing the Fire Group and also won a sponsor’s award named Miss Sponsor of DV Boer Farm Ambassadress. Added to this, Priya was one of the Top 18 finalists in the beauty pageant, which is why it is safe to say that she performed exceedingly well and worked very hard to get to that position.
Miss International Nepal 2018 Ronali Amatya
Ronali was crowned Miss International Nepal 2018 during the grand finale of Miss Nepal 2018 and was one of the four lucky beauty queens who were crowned to represent Nepal in the Big 4 beauty pageants. The 22-year-old put up a strong front and gave the best performance of her life, even though she remained unplaced on the night of the finale. Nepal is yet to win the coveted pageant and with the onset of strong contender from the country, it will be no surprise to see a crowned queen from the nation very soon.
Miss Grand Nepal 2018 Urussa Joshi
Urussa Joshi was crowned Miss Grand Nepal 2018 which earned her the right to represent Nepal in Miss Grand International 2018 held on 25th October 2018. Even though she did not win any awards or the title, she mesmerised us all with her beautiful representation. Urussa was also one of the favourites of the judges in the international pageants as she was selected as one of the Top 20 in Best National Costume.
Miss Supranational Nepal 2018 Mahima Singh
Mahima Singh was appointed and crowned Miss Supranational Nepal 2018 after she secured a position in the Top 7 during the finale of Miss Nepal 2018. The 24-year-old was one of Angelopedia’s favourites for the national crown as well. Mahima represented Nepal in Miss Supranational 2018 held on 7th December 2018 in Poland and she gave a spectacular performance. Unfortunately she did not win any awards, but she sure made a very concrete mark in the hearts of the audience.