Miss Teen Nepal
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Miss Teen Nepal{{Cite web|url=https://missteennepal.org/|title = Miss Teen Nepal Official Website}} is the second-largest beauty pageant in Nepal. This pageant is held by the Kathmandu Jaycees{{Cite web|url=https://www.kathmandujaycees.org.np/|title = Kathmandu Jaycees Official Website}} where; teen-aged girls from Nepal participate in the pageant. The reigning Miss Teen Nepal is Miss Sara Pandey,{{Cite web |title=JCI Kathmandu - Congratulations to Kathmandu Jaycees presents Miss Teen Nepal 2024 👉 👸Winner :Sara Pandey representing from Kathmandu. 👉🫅1st Runner up: Subika Upadhyaya representing from Kaski 👉👸2nd Runner up : Samriddhi Pokharel representing from Kathmandu {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/JCIKTM/photos/a.446310878879601/2210517562458915/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}} who was crowned as Miss Teen Nepal in 2024.
The first runner-up of Miss Teen Nepal 2024 is Miss Subika Upadhyaya and the second runner-up of Miss Teen Nepal 2024 is Miss Samriddhi Pokharel .
History
Kathmandu Jaycees first launched Miss Teen Nepal in 2002, and it has been held annually since then. The pageant, now known as JCI Miss Teen Nepal, is organized by Kathmandu Jaycees and is considered the second-largest beauty pageant in Nepal. Over the years, the competition has successfully completed 18 editions.
The pageant focuses on talented, intelligent, and confident young girls who wish to participate. A total of 24 to 25 participants are selected as finalists. Once selected, the finalists undergo grooming and training for 22–24 days before the Grand Finale. These training sessions provide contestants with valuable opportunities to develop their personalities, improve public speaking, and interact with prominent figures from various fields. Past Miss Nepal and Miss Teen winners also share their experiences, while a variety of outdoor activities are organized for the contestants' refreshment, entertainment, and learning. The pageant is broadcast live on Image Television.
To compete in Miss Teen Nepal, applicants must be between 16 and 18 years old, though the age limit was extended to 19 in 2006. In 2007, a controversy arose between Khusbu Oli and her successor, Ayusha Karki. Ayusha had participated in another pageant, World Miss University 2007, less than a month after winning Miss Teen Nepal, where she won the crown, and Khusbu ended up as the first runner-up. This situation led to the dispute.http://www.cybernepal.com.np/article.php?aid=2490
Miss Teen Nepal Winners
Miss Teen Nepal 2024
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| No
! Contestant ! Age{{efn|Ages at the time of the pageant}} ! Hometown ! Placement ! Notes |
|---|
| 1
| Sristi Sharma | 16 | Baglung | | |
| 2
| Aashika Rai | 16 | Dharan | | |
| 3
| Ishita Panta | 16 | Gorkha | | |
| 4
| Swadeshika Shrestha | 16 | | |
| 5
| Sara Pandey | 18 | | |
| 6
| Prapti Singh Rathour | 15 | | |
| 7
| Rijula Shrestha | 17 | | |
| 8
| Kripa Shrestha | 16 | | |
| 9
| Aashu Chaudhary | 15 | Janakpur | | |
| 10
| Subika Upadhyaya | 17 | Pokhara | | |
| 11
| Aakriti Kandel | 17 | Butwal | | |
| 12
| Juna Shrestha | 18 | Pokhara | | Miss SEE Supermodel 2022 |
| 13
| Grisma Banjade | 17 | Butwal | | |
| 14
| Prashna Adhikari | 17 | Dhading | | |
| 15
| Samriddhi Pokharel | 18 | | |
| 16
| Anusuya Chand Thakuri | 17 | Baitadi | | |
Remarks
- Ayusha Karki, Miss Teen Nepal 2007; had later won the title of World Miss University Nepal 2007 and also competed in Miss Nepal 2009 ended in top 5 finalists.
- Samriddhi Rai, Miss Teen Nepal 2006 2nd runner up; later competed in Miss Nepal 2010 and ended as a top 5 finalists. In 2011, she got selected to join Miss Tourism Queen Int'l 2011.
- Prerana Shah, Miss Teen Nepal 2002 2nd runner up; joined Miss Nepal 2003 and become 1st runner up and ended as a top 10 semi finalists at Miss Asia Pacific 2003.
- Jasmine Khadka, Miss Teen Nepal 2016 played role of "Sabyata" in Nepali popular serial "Parichaya". She is participated in Miss universe Nepal 2022 where she finished 6th position.
- Anushka Adhikari, Miss Teen Nepal 2016 2nd runner up played the role of "Biru" in youth popular Nepali series "21st love".
- Miss Teen Nepal 2005, Priyanka Karki is national award winning actress of Nepali Movies Industry
- Keshu Khadka, Miss Teen Nepal 2012 later participated in Miss universe Nepal 2021, ended as 3rd runner up. Later, she competed in Mr&Miss Supranational Nepal 2022 where she finished as winner and represent Nepal in Miss Supranational 2022.
See also
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External links
- [http://missteennepal.org/ Miss Teen Nepal Official Website]
- [http://www.kathmandujaycees.org.np/ Kathmandu Jaycees Website]