Miss Vibhaa
| Formation | 2020 (Formed) 2024 (Rebrand) |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Nepal |
| Purpose | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu |
| Location |
|
Region | South Asia |
Official language | Nepali and English |
Chairman | Uddhab Adhikari |
National Director | Bhoomi Pathak |
Parent organization | Umanga Creation Pvt. Ltd. |
| Affiliations | |
Miss Vibhaa (vibhaa (Sanskrit for 'bright')[1]) (Nepali: मिस विभा) is a Nepalese annual beauty pageant found by Umanga Creation in 2020. The winner is sent to Miss Grand International.
Pageant Background
History
| Current Franchises | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Year |
| Miss Grand International | 2023–present |
| Former Franchises | |
| Membership | Year |
| Miss Universe | 2020-2023 |
| Miss Cosmo | 2024 |
Umanga creations used to organize Miss Universe Nepal (MUN) from 2020 to 2023. After losing Miss Universe license, Umanga Creation legally renamed its MUN (2020-2023) editions as Miss Vibhaa.[2]
In 2023, Umanga Creations acquired the license for Miss Grand Nepal as given by Miss Grand International. Previously Miss Grand Nepal was held by three different organizers from 2013 to 2022. In 2024, Miss Cosmo license was also acquired and a brand new pageant called Miss Vibhaa was announced.[3][4][5]
In 2024, Prema Lamgade was crowned as Miss Vibhaa-Miss Grand Nepal 2024 and Nimita Regmi was crowned as Miss Cosmo Nepal 2024.[5]
In early 2025, Miss Vibhaa relinquished the Miss Cosmo Franchise.[6][7]
International Franchise Titles
- Miss Grand Nepal (2023–present): Miss Vibhaa, Umanga Creation is the official licensee of Miss Grand Nepal where the winner of Miss Vibhaa represents Nepal at Miss Grand International. The contest was first announced in 2024. However, Nepal has been sending delegates to Miss Grand International since 2013. From 2013 to 2022, the competition was organized by different companies. Umanga Creation obtained license for Miss Grand in 2023, and sent Garima Ghimire, first runner up of Miss Universe Nepal 2023 to Miss Grand 2023. As from 2024, winner of Miss Vibhaa will become the next Miss Grand Nepal.[8]
Past Titles
- Miss Cosmo Nepal (2024): Miss Vibhaa, Umanga Creation was the licensee of Miss Cosmo.[9] Nimita Regmi of Achham was crowned as the first Miss Cosmo Nepal who represented her country at Miss Cosmo 2024.Later, Miss Vibhaa discontinued the franchise of Miss Cosmo.[10][11]
- Miss Universe Nepal (2020-2023): In 2020, Miss Vibhaa acquired the license for Miss Universe.[12][13][14][15][16] Jane Dipika Garrett got placed at Top 20 of Miss Universe 2023, first international placement for Miss Vibhaa pageant. [17] [18]
Pageant Format
The actual contest of Miss Vibhaa begins with a press conference to announce registration period that lasts for a month. Contestants can register themselves virtually, via apps assigned by Miss Vibhaa Organization or the Umanga Creation Website.[19] After the registration ends, the quarter finalists or qualifiers are announced on social media platforms of Miss Vibhaa, based on the credentials on application form. The qualifiers may be 60–100 in number, then they are required to perform in Task-1: Q/A round, and Task-2: Swimsuit Round, which are conducted virtually and live streamed on YouTube.[20]
Then, the qualifiers are reduced to semi-finalists (Top 30 or more) based on their performance in the two tasks. The semi-finalists are again reduced to finalists (normally 15 to 22), based on internal evaluation. The finalists are introduced to public in a 'Press Presentation' segment where the finalists give an introductory speech.[21] The Press Presentation may be accompanied with Sash Ceremony or Crown Unveiling or any sponsor event as required.[22] After the press presentation, the finalists undergo a closed camp where they are trained on walk, communication skills, social impact projects, etiquette and stage presence. The finalists also perform in Swimsuit Competition and Closed Door Interviews as a part of preliminary competition.[23]
At the Grand Finale, Top 10 is selected based on the preliminary competition and public votes. The Top 10 performs in several runway walk round, speech rounds before getting reduced to Top 5. The Top 5 debates on a common question based on which the winner of Miss Vibhaa is announced. The winner is designated to represent Nepal in an international pageant as assigned by Miss Vibhaa selection committee. The runners up are also given chance to represent at other international pageants as announced by Miss Vibhaa organization. The format can be modified or revamped by the organizer according to the need of time.[24]
Edition Summary & Titleholders
| Year | "Miss Vibhaa"
Title |
Titleholder | Runners Up | Venue | Entrants | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025[25] | Miss Grand Nepal 2025 | Jessica Singh Thakuri | Nishita Joshi | Nisha Shrestha | Aashma Rijal | Teena
Pariyar |
Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu | 16 | August 27, 2025[26] |
| 2024[27][24] | Miss Grand Nepal 2024 | Prema Lamgade | Aakriti Kunwar | Shiseka Subba | Sanju KC | Riya Maharjan | Heritage Garden, Sanepa | 16 | September 11, 2024[28] |
| Miss Cosmo Nepal 2024 | Nimita Regmi | Hotel Aloft Kathmandu | - | - | |||||
| Later
2023[29] |
Miss Grand Nepal 2023 | Garima Ghimire[30] | Appointed, Miss Vibhaa 2023- 1st Runner Up | - | - | - | |||
| Before Rebrand (2020- Early 2023) | |||||||||
| 2023 | Miss Universe Nepal 2023 | Jane Dipika Garrett | Garima Ghimire | Buddhisara Sunar | Sitashma Pokharel | Abhilasha Lamsal | Godavari Sunrise Convention Center, Lalitpur | 22 | September 9, 2023[31] |
| 2022 | Miss Universe Nepal 2022 | Sophiya Bhujel | Bipana Adhikari | Aashma KC | Sefina Joshi | Monalisha Parajuli | Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu | 20 | August 25, 2022[32] |
| 2021 | Miss Universe Nepal 2021 | Sujita Basnet | Nina Kant Mandal | Rakchya Upreti | Pratikshya Mahara | Keshu Khadka | 18 | October 30, 2021[33] | |
| 2020 | Miss Universe Nepal 2020 | Anshika Sharma | Sujita Basnet | Nina Kant Mandal | Dikta Thapa | Nancy Khadka | Kathmandu Mariott Hotel | 18 | December 30, 2020[34] |
Miss Vibhaa 2025
Miss Vibhaa 2025 was held on 27 August, 2025 at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu and won by Jessica Singh Thakuri and will compete at Miss Grand International 2025.[35][36]
| Placement | Contestant Number- Contestant[37][38] | Subtitle[26] |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Vibhaa- Miss Grand Nepal[39] | 4- Jessica Singh Thakuri[40] |
|
| Top 5 | 13- Nishita Joshi | |
| 3- Nisha Shrestha | Miss Best Makeup Look | |
| 1- Aashma Rijal | Miss ICT Award | |
| 11- Teena Pariyar | Best in Swimsuit Award | |
| Top 16 | 2- Ashmi Shrestha | |
| 5- Veronica Miachel Gurung | ||
| 6- Smriti Chaudhary | ||
| 7- Cezal Gautam | ||
| 8- Aliza Chaudhary | ||
| 9- Gajal Karn | ||
| 10- Akriti Ghimire | Miss Eco Queen | |
| 12- Prena Xettri | ||
| 14- Sapna Bhandari | ||
| 15- Rabiya Nagarkoti | ||
| 16- Smarika Karki |
Miss Vibhaa 2024
Miss Vibhaa 2024 was held on 11 September, 2024 at Heritage Garden, Sanepa, Lalitpur and won by Prema Lamgade of Bhairahawa and went to Miss Grand International 2024.[41][42] Also, Nimita Regmi represented Nepal at Miss Cosmo 2024.[43]
| Placement | Contestant Number- Contestant | Subtitle[45] |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Vibhaa- Miss Grand Nepal | 10- Prema Lamgade[46] |
|
| Miss Vibhaa- Miss Cosmo Nepal | Appointed- Nimita Regmi[43] | |
| Top 5 | 13- Aakriti Kunwar | Best in Swimsuit |
| 4- Shisheka Subba | Miss Photogenic | |
| 5- Riya Maharjan | Social Influence Award | |
| 3- Sanju KC | Top Model Award | |
| Top 16 | 1- Jenita Century | |
| 2- Sudhira Yadav | ||
| 6- Priya Maharjan | ||
| 7- Krishala Gurung | ||
| 8- Rinsa Shakya | Nepal Telecom Miss ICT | |
| 9- Jyoti Khadka | Oriflame Best Skin | |
| 11- Bina Maharjan | ||
| 12- Preksha Joshi | ||
| 14- Kajal Thakur | ||
| 15- Asmita Shah | ||
| 16- Mimosha Rai |
International placements
- : Declared the winner
- : Finished as a runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Finished as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
- : Finished as a special awards winner
Current Franchise:
Miss Grand Nepal (2023-present)
| Year | Representative | District | Placement | Special Awards | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Prema Lamgade | Bhairahawa | Unplaced | Grand Voice 2024- Top 30 | [28] |
| 2023 | Garima Ghimire | Biratnagar | Unplaced | [47] | |
Former Franchise:
Miss Cosmo Nepal (2024)
The pageant is now under THT Miss Nepal since 2025.[48]
| Year | Miss Cosmo Nepal | District | Placement | Special Awards | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nimita Regmi | Achham | Unplaced | None | [27] |
Miss Universe Nepal (2020-2023)
For the placement details under Miss Vibhaa by Umanga Creations, see Miss Universe Nepal (2020-2023).
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