# Miss Universe Nepal 2024

Miss Universe Nepal 2024 (MUN 2024) was the 8th edition of the Miss Universe Nepal pageant and the first edition under Global Glamour Venture organization. National Director Sangita Puri crowned Sampada Ghimire of Bhaktapur at the end of the event who will represent Nepal at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. The Miss Nepal crown was revealed by Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023 of Nicaragua.
The event was nationally live streamed by AP1 HD on television and internationally via Miss Universe Youtube Channel.

## Background
### Global Glamour Venture

On 11 January 2024, Global Glamour Venture organized a press conference announcing the change of organizers of Miss Universe Nepal. Acknowledging the contributions of previous organizers, a new set of team was announced. Sangita Puri was introduced as the new National Director, Sabi Puri as the CEO and president of MUN and Alok Chhetri as the managing director of the organization. Pageant consultant Alexander Gonzalez was announced as the part of Miss Universe Nepal. The event was broadcast via Kasthamandap Gold Television. Popular pageant analyst and Mister Supranational Canada 2023, Luis Portelles hosted the shows of MUN 2024. On 7-June-2024, a promotional video was released starring Miss Vibhaa 2022 Sophiya Bhujel for spreading the message of MUN's motto, "As Perfect As You Are". On July-10-2024, MUN made official announcement of Top 60 Candidates on their respective emails.
The Team of Global Glamour Venture for MUN 2024-
* Sangita Puri, National Director
* Alok Chhetri, Managing Director
* Sabi Puri, CEO/President
* Alexander Gonzalez, International Choreographer and Image Constant
* Dikpal Karki, National Choreographer
* Indira Joshi, renowned singer, Mentor
* Ranjit Raj Acharya, Mentor
* Luis Portelles, Pageant analyst, Content creator, Host at Preliminary and Final Show
* Malvika Subba, Miss World Nepal 2002, Host at Final Show
* Sugarika KC, Miss World Nepal 2005, Host at Press Conferences and Sash Ceremony
The Star of The Universe Crown
On August 31, 2024 at the preliminary show, a new crown called the "Star of The Universe" was unveiled by Miss Universe 2023 Shyennis Palacios and Sangita Puri, ND of MUN Org. The crown was crafted by Ashmi Jewellers Global.
The crown features a star that signifies eternity and the glory of Miss Universe. The crown is an exquisite white gold creation with diamonds and vibrant gemstones. Inspired by the nightsky and Nepal's heritage, it symbolizes brilliance and empowerment..

## Pageant Format

Registration Phase (Online)
On 11 May 2024 a second press conference was made to announce the opening of registration for the selection of 8th Miss Universe Nepal. The announcement was made in the presence of Miss Universe Nepal 2021- Sujita Basnet. Several media houses covered the event in a huge scale.
The registrations initially opened from 15 May 2024 to June 15, 2024, via Khalti app and Miss Universe Nepal website. Further developments regarding competition format, announcement of contestants, contest events and grand finale date was revealed by the face-book page of Nepal Tourism Board, the Tourism Partner of Miss Universe Nepal. Later on, registration phase was extended till 30 June, 2024 for NRN candidates to prepare essential documents.
Eligibility Criteria
Any Nepali/Non-Resident-Nepali (NRN) who identifies as female aged 18 and above is allowed to participate. There is no criteria on body type and physical measurements. The competition is open to everyone irrespective of their marital status (unmarried/ married/ divorced). Even pregnant women can participate as per the guidelines of Miss Universe. Minimum academic requirement is 10+2/equivalent or above.
Competition Phase
Out of many online applications for the 8th Miss Universe Nepal, Top 60 applicants were shortlisted as Qualifiers and notified via emails. The Qualifiers are then, eligible to go on further screening process. The top 60 qualifiers also receive 2-days-training with International Choreographer Mr. Alexander Gonzalez. The screening takes the Top 32 contestants to next round. The top 32 contestants are subjected to orientation and then sash ceremonial introduction round. After that they undergo rigorous trainings regarding the walk, speech and advocacy. During the process Top 32 is reduced to Top 22 based on internal contests. Now the Top 22 are required to perform in Swimsuit Round, Interview round and Advocacy Presentation at the preliminary competition to advance to the grand final placements. At the finals, Top 22 is reduced to Top 15 based on preliminary competition. Later, the top 15 reduces to Top 10, based on swimsuit round and advocacy presentation scores. After that, Top 5 is announced based on all performances of preliminary and on-stage interview round, evening gown round. Based on the final Q/A and performance in the entire pageant , a contestant from Top 5 is crowned as winner.

## Events

The following schedule of events was followed as per the details provided by Nepal Tourism Board on its Facebook page.
* Registrations starts: May 15, 2024
* Students Empowerment Session: June 10, 2024 at Namuna College of Fashion Technology
* Registration ends: June 30, 2024
* Top 60 Announcement: July 10, 2024
* Top 60 Screening: July 29, 2024 at Hilton Hotel Kathmandu
* Top 32 Announcement: August 6, 2024
* Top 32 Orientation: August 10, 2024, at Hilton Hotel Kathmandu
* Top 32 Sash Ceremony: August 11, 2024 at Hilton Hotel Kathmandu
* Knowledge Series Event: August 12, 2024 at IMS College, Koteshwor
* College Activation (Contestant-Public Interaction): August 11, 2024 at Divya College
* Preliminary Trainings: August 11-18, 2024 at Rambagh Palace, Kathmandu
* Official Trainings: August 18-30, 2024 at Indreni Suites Hotel, Kathmandu
* Prelims /Crown Reveal Show: August 31, 2024
* Advocacy Project Works/ Training: Sept 1-6, 2024
* Closed Door Interviews: September 7, 2024
* Start of Close Camp: September 7, 2024
* Advocacy Presentation: September 8, 2024
* The Grand Final: September 11, 2024

## Final Results
### Color keys

| Final results | Contestant | International pageant | International Results |
| Miss Universe Nepal 2024 (Winner) | Bhaktapur - Sampada Ghimire | Miss Universe 2024 | Unplaced |
| 1st runner-up | Lalitpur - Smriti Singh |
| 2nd runner-up | Kathmandu / United Arab Emirates - Akshita Chhetri |
| 3rd runner-up | Lalitpur - Karren Eva Murray |
| 4th runner-up | Doti - Sujal Bam (§) |
| Top 10 | Budhanilkantha - Niyukti Arjal |
| Top 10 | Hetauda - Manisha Pariyar (฿) |
| Top 10 | Kathmandu - Ayusha Karki |
| Top 10 | Pokhara / United Kingdom - Nitu Pun |
| Top 10 | Syangja - Shreeyanka Thapa |
| Top 15 | Budhanilkantha - Asmi Dhakal |
| Top 15 | Hetauda - Khushi Dutraj |
| Top 15 | Janakpur - Shivani Karna |
| Top 15 | Jhapa - Renata Kattel |
| Top 15 | Pokhara - Puja Bastola |
(§): The candidate won the Miss Popular Choice Award and got direct entry into Top 5.
(฿): The candidate won the Voice for Change Award and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists.

## Special Awards and Sub-Contests
### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Hilton Miss Elegance | Lalitpur - Karren Eva Murray |
| TVS Miss Smart | Lalitpur - Smriti Singh |
| WOW Magazine Miss Free and Fearless | Salyan - Samriddhi KC |
| Global IME Miss Eco Friendly | Syangja - Shreeyanka Thapa |
| d'Cosmo Nepal Most Beautiful Skin | Lalitpur - Karren Eva Murray |
| X-Age Miss Photogenic | Lalitpur - Smriti Singh |
| Miss Multimedia | Budhanilkantha - Asmi Dhakal |
| Miss Friendship | Jhapa - Renata Kattel |
| Voice for Change | Hetauda - Manisha Pariyar |
| Miss Popular Choice | Doti - Sujal Bam |

## Contestants

Top 22 Contestants
Following group of Top 22 contestants entered the Preliminary Competition and the Grand Finale.
Miss Universe Nepal 2024 "Top 22" :
| Number | Candidate | Candidate | Hometown |
| Number | Romanized name | Nepali name | Hometown |
| 1 | Sampada Ghimire | सम्पदा घिमिरे | Bhaktapur |
| 3 | Shreeyanka Thapa | श्रीयंका थापा | Syangja |
| 4 | Anushka Wasthi | अनुष्का वस्थी | Chitwan |
| 5 | Sujal Bam | सुजल बम | Doti |
| 6 | Neha Chaudhary | नेहा चौधरी | Kalaiya |
| 7 | Manisha Pariyar | मनिषा परियार | Hetauda |
| 8 | Smriti Singh | स्मृति सिंह | Lalitpur |
| 9 | Alina Gurung | एलिना गुरुङ | Dolakha |
| 10 | Renata Kattel | रेनता कट्टेल | Jhapa |
| 11 | Tulasha Nepal | तुलसा नेपाल | Rukum |
| 12 | Niyukti Arjal | नियुक्ती अर्जेल | Budhanilkantha |
| 14 | Puja Bastola | पुजा बास्तोला | Pokhara |
| 15 | Khushi Dutraj | खुसी दतराज | Hetauda |
| 16 | Ayusha Karki | आयुषा कार्की | Kathmandu |
| 17 | Asmi Dhakal | अस्मी ढकाल | Budhanilkantha |
| 18 | Shivani Karna | शिवानी कर्ण | Janakpur |
| 19 | Gajal Karn | गजल कर्ण | Janakpur |
| 20 | Karren Eva Murray | क्यारेन ईवा मर्रे | [ Lalitpur |
| 22 | Akshita Chhetri | अक्षिता क्षेत्री | Kathmandu / United Arab Emirates |
| 23 | Nitu Pun | नितु पुन | Pokhara / United Kingdom |
| 24 | Tashi Gurung | तशी गुरुङ | Mustang |
| 25 | Samriddhi KC | समृद्धि के.सी | Salyan |
Top 32 Contestants
Following group of contestants finished at Top 32 before the Preliminary Show.
Remaining Group that makes "Top 32" :
| SN | Audition Number | Candidate | Candidate | Hometown |
| SN | Audition Number | Romanized name | Nepali name | Hometown |
| 2 | 1002 | Choten Phuntso | छोटेन फुञ्चो | Lalitpur |
| 3 | 1003 | Supriya Thapa | सुप्रिया थापा | Kathmandu |
| 10 | 1012 | Nilam Dhungana | निलम ढुंगाना | Bardibas |
| 14 | 1026 | Shreya Manandhar | श्रेया मानन्धर | Kathmandu |
| 15 | 1027 | Hritisha Manandhar | ऋतिषा मानन्धर | Kathmandu |
| 17 | 1032 | Suprava Khatri | सुप्रवा खत्री | Bhaktapur |
| 19 | 1034 | Nilisha Shahi Thakuri | निलिशा शाही ठकुरी | Kathmandu |
| 26 | 1042 | Prakrity Phuyal | प्रकृति फुयाँल | Biratnagar |
| 27 | 1043 | Astha Guragain | आस्था गुरागाईं | Kathmandu |
| 28 | 1044 | Samyukta Malla | संयुक्ता मल्ल | Kathmandu |

## Television Show

The television show of Miss Universe Nepal 2024 was announced by AP1 HD by releasing a promotional video with following dates and time (GMT +5:45)
* Episode 1- Audition Round at Hilton Kathmandu, August 30, 2024, 8:30 PM
* Episode 2- Sash Ceremony at Hilton Kathmandu, August 31, 2024, 8:30 PM
* Episode 3- Preliminary/ Crown Reveal show at Hilton Kathmandu, September 9, 2024, 8:30 PM
* Grand Finals: Live Red Carpet (4:30 pm) and Grand Coronation (5:30 pm) from Godavari Convention Center, 11 September 2024

## Sponsors

The following brands/agencies were signed as the sponsors of Miss Universe Nepal 2024:
* Tourism Partner: Nepal Tourism Board
* Telecom Partner: Nepal Telecom
* Media Network: Annapurna Media Network
* TV Broadcaster: AP1 HDTV
* Creative Production: Prisma Advertising
* Skincare Partner: Miss Universe Skincare
* Skin Clinic: D'Cosmo Nepal
* Banking Partner: Global IME Bank
* Makeup Partner: Makeup DURBAR
* Hospitality Partner: Hilton Hotel Kathmandu
* Fooding Partner: Lavie Garden Restaurant
* Training Venue: Rambagh Mahal, Indreni Hotel
* Celebration Partner: KFC
* Magazine Partner: WOW Magazine
* Registration and Voting Partner: KHALTI Events
* Event Management Partner: Brandboy
* Event Managed by: Brand 360 Nepal
* Powered by: X-Age Nepal
* Two Wheeler Partner: TVS NTORQ
* Domestic Airline Partner: Yeti Airlines
* Photography and Videography: Artseum Production
* Medical Partner: Green City Hospital
* Wellness Partner: Himalayan Healers of Nepal
* Designer: Sonam Subba Limbu
* Styling Partner: Marcos Blenden
* Crown/Jewels Partner: Ashmi Jewellers Global
* Presented by/Oraginzer: Global Glamour Ventutre