Miss Universe Nepal 2020


Miss Universe Nepal 2020, was organized by Umanga Creation Pvt. Ltd. held on 30 December 2020 at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel. Nagma Shrestha crowned Anshika Sharma as the winner to represent Nepal in Miss Universe 2020.
The winner received NPR Rs. 1,000,000 as prize for winning the title as well as full support from the Umanga Creation Pvt. Ltd. for her chosen advocacy.
AP1 TV broadcast the pageant live and for all the Nepalese abroad and it was also live streamed on Youtube.

Background

Location and date

The pageant 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.
LocationDateEventVenueRef.
Final venue: Kathmandu
5 NovemberRegistration OpeningVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
9 NovemberRegistration EndingVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
13 NovemberTop 50 AnnouncementVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
15 NovemberTop 50 Swimsuit CompetitionVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
18 NovemberTop 50 Speaking Skill & Ability CompetitionVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
19 NovemberTop 50 Question and Answer CompetitionVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
22 DecemberTop 18 AnnouncementVirtual
Final venue: Kathmandu
23 DecemberClose Camp BeginningKathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu
Final venue: Kathmandu
25 DecemberGrand Final Press PresentationKathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu
Final venue: Kathmandu
28 DecemberPreliminary Interview CompetitionKathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu
Final venue: Kathmandu
28 DecemberMiss Universe Nepal 2020 Crown RevealKathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu
Final venue: Kathmandu
29 DecemberClose Camp EndingKathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu
Final venue: Kathmandu
30 DecemberGrand Final CoronationKathmandu Marriott Hotel, Kathmandu

Hosts and Performer

Subeksha Khadka was made the official host by national 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 pageant started on 5 November and applications ended on 9 November. The official press presentation for the pageant was on 25 December 2020.

'The BBB (Brave, Bold and Beautiful) Crown'

A new crown was to be used to award the winner of the pageant for the 2020 edition. The headwear is known as "The BBB Crown" and was crafted by Apala Jewels.
The crown is centered around three gems that represent the all-inclusive platform and message of Brave, Bold and Beautiful. The crown is worth NPR Rs. 1,500,000.

Results

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: The candidates won the Miss Popular Choice Award and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists.
: The candidate won the Social Impact Leader Award and got direct entry into Top 10 Finalists.

Special Awards

Miss Popular Choice

The winner of the "Miss Popular Choice" was determined via a public paid voting on the Khalti 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+/-ContestantRank+/-Contestant
1Steady

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.

Previous Experience