Miss Universe Nepal 2024 (MUN 2024), was the 8th edition of Miss Universe Nepal pageant. Sampada Ghimire of Bhaktapur won the contest and represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico.
The event was nationally live streamed by AP1 HD on television and internationally via Miss Universe Youtube Channel.
Background Press Meet
On 11 January 2024, Global Glamour Venture organized a press conference announcing the change of organizers of Miss Universe Nepal. On 7-June-2024, a promotional video was released starring Miss Universe Nepal 2022 Sophiya Bhujel for spreading the message of MUN's motto, "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 Chettri (Nabin KC), 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
Major Events +DateEventVenue14 May 2024Press MeetThe Soaltee, Kathmandu29 July 2024AuditionsHilton Hotel, Kathmandu11 August 2024Sash Ceremony31 August 2024Swimsuit CompetitionCrown Unveiling11 September 2024Grand FinaleGodavari Sunrise Convention Center, Lalitpur 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. 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
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.
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.
Results
Grand Finale Placements Final resultsContestantInternational pageantInternational ResultsMiss Universe Nepal 2024(Winner) Bhaktapur - Sampada Ghimire Miss Universe 2024 Unplaced 1st runner-up Lalitpur - Smriti Singh2nd runner-up / United Arab Emirates - Akshita Chhetri3rd runner-up Lalitpur - Karren Eva Murray4th runner-up Doti - Sujal BamTop 10 Budhanilkantha - Niyukti Arjal Hetauda - Manisha Pariyar - Ayusha Karki Pokhara / United Kingdom - Nitu Pun Syangja - Shreeyanka ThapaTop 15 Budhanilkantha - Asmi Dhakal Hetauda - Khushi Dutraj Janakpur - Shivani Karna Jhapa - Renata Kattel 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.
Subtitles Subtitles 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"NumberCandidateHometownRomanized nameNepali name1Sampada Ghimireसम्पदा घिमिरे Bhaktapur2Shreeyanka Thapaश्रीयंका थापा Syangja3Anushka Wasthiअनुष्का वस्थी Chitwan4Sujal Bamसुजल बम Doti5Neha Chaudharyनेहा चौधरी Kalaiya6Manisha Pariyarमनिषा परियार Hetauda7Smriti Singhस्मृति सिंह Lalitpur8Alina Gurungएलिना गुरुङ Dolakha9Renata Kattelरेनता कट्टेल Jhapa10Tulasha Nepalतुलसा नेपाल Rukum11Niyukti Arjalनियुक्ती अर्जेल Budhanilkantha 12Puja Bastolaपुजा बास्तोला Pokhara13Khushi Dutrajखुसी दतराज Hetauda14Ayusha Karkiआयुषा कार्की15Asmi Dhakalअस्मी ढकाल Budhanilkantha 16Shivani Karnaशिवानी कर्ण Janakpur17Gajal Karnगजल कर्ण Janakpur18Karren Eva Murrayक्यारेन ईवा मर्रे Lalitpur19Akshita Chhetriअक्षिता क्षेत्री / United Arab Emirates20Nitu Punनितु पुन Pokhara / United Kingdom21Tashi Gurungतशी गुरुङ Mustang22Samriddhi KCसमृद्धि के.सी Salyan
Top 32 Contestants
Following group of contestants finished at Top 32 before the Preliminary Show. Remaining Group that makes "Top 32"Audition NumberCandidateHometownRomanized nameNepali name1002Choten Phuntsoछोटेन फुञ्चो Lalitpur 1003Supriya Thapaसुप्रिया थापा Kathmandu 1012Nilam Dhunganaनिलम ढुंगाना Bardibas 1026Shreya Manandharश्रेया मानन्धरKathmandu1027Hritisha Manandharऋतिषा मानन्धर Kathmandu 1032Suprava Khatriसुप्रवा खत्री Bhaktapur1034Nilisha Shahi Thakuriनिलिशा शाही ठकुरी Kathmandu 1042Prakrity Phuyalप्रकृति फुयाँल Biratnagar 1043Astha Guragainआस्था गुरागाईं Kathmandu
Television Show The television show of Miss Universe Nepal 2024 was announced by AP1 HD. +EpisodesDescriptionWatch HereAudition RoundEpisode 1Sash CeremonyEpisode 2Preliminary ShowEpisode 3Final EventGrand Finale
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