Miss Bartika Rai, from New York was crowned Miss Nepal US 2013 at the grand finale of the Voyage to Shangrila 3^rd Miss Nepal US beauty pageant held at Queens Theater in New York on August 17, 2013. Along with the title of Miss Nepal US 2013, Bartika won a $5,000 scholarship to continue her education from Namgel Lama (Lama Accounting), New York. The first runner-up was Miss Anuja Thapa Magar from California who earned a $3000 scholarship from Dr. Binod & Sujita Shah (Jackson Heights Medical) and Gift Hamper from DTNY by Sweety. Similarly, Second runner-up honors and a $2000 scholarship from Yam Adhikari Partners of New York Life Insurance were awarded to Miss Sony Pathak from Austin, Texas.

 

Others sub-titles winners are; Best Walk – Alish Karki Mitchell, Miss Personality – Bibhisika Bhandari, Best Hair – Bartika Rai, Miss Talent – Sunaina Palikhe, Miss Smile – Samjhana Lama, Miss Culture – Bibhisika Bhandari, Miss Friendly – Anuja Thapa Magar, Miss Discipline – Anuja KC, Miss Photogenic – Sunaina Palikhe, Best Skin – Ruth Rana, Miss Popularity – Selina Shakya

The grand finale show was judged by famous personalities like Mrs. Kiran Chetry- former CNN Goodmorning America host & famous TV personality, Dr. Pasang Sherpa - Anthropologist, Milan Thapa Magar Poudel- First batch Runway Model of Nepal, Sujita Basnet- Miss Nepal US 2011 Title holder, Rajendra Shrestha- Founder & CEO of Voyage to Shangri-la, Stephanie Chemick – Miss New York US 2013, Sherry Onna –Project advisor with Dance Theater of Nepal in New York, Nawal Yadav – Auditor of United Nations Headquarters NY, and Tenzing Ukyab – Interim President of Himalayan Buddhist Community. USA.  Further, the title and subtitles announcement was done public directly after jury scores calculation by New York State Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Biraj Rijal under direct supervisor of New York State Certified Attorney – Bashu Phulara. The event had over 400 +

Opening with live musical performance by Phiroj Shyangden from 1974 A.D Band, Rajendra Lal Karn & Prajawal Bajracharya, the Grand Finale of Miss Nepal US 2013 event also had attractions like International Designer Nikita Verma showcasing her fashion collection through a fashion show with American Models, Dance performance by STS, Exclusive Magic with dance performance by Dharambir Lama, Dance Performance by Basanti Rai & Alisan Lama & a song by Pabita Bagchand.

After 8 days long training and workshop by Miss Nepal 2002 and well known media personality -Malvika Subba as well as well know American Run Way Model- Maytee Martinez, 16 finalists represented New York, Texas, Oregon, California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Pennsylvania and Virginia selected through audition competed for crown in Voyage to Shangri-la 3^rd Miss Nepal US organized by Event Planet Inc, with support of E Planet Pvt. Ltd, Nepal and many local organizations. Well know Nepali Fashion Designer- Bishwo Gautam, designed the evening gown for all 16 finalist of Voyage to Shangri-la 3rd Miss Nepal US.

Voyage to Shangri-la 3rd Miss Nepal US event was also endorsed by Embassy of Nepal USA, Nepal Tourism Board & New York State Governor- Andrew M. Cuomo.

The grand finale night of the 2013 Miss Nepal US Pageant was broadcasted live from New York on White Himal TV.

On behalf of Event Planet Inc. organizer of Miss Nepal US and 2013 organizing team, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all participants & their parents, sponsors, media partners, all the performers, volunteers, team members, advisors, jury members, all audience as well as all well-wishers for their participation and support to make 3rd Miss Nepal US event grand success.

Last but not least, also like to express sincere thanks to all ours past participants, organizing team members, sponsors, Media Partners and all others related stakeholders for yours cooperation, support and feedback to make this event better and better. We will look forward towards your continuous love and supports.

Thank You. 
Miss Nepal US 2013 Board of Directors 

 

More Pictures from the Event !!!! Please Click on HD 

 Such an amazing show :) Thank you to Amit Shah, Sailes Shrestha, Neerakar Uprety, Nabina Basnet, Pratick Subedi and all the team members. You truely answered to all the controversies with your actions than your words. One of the best shows I have seen :) Good Luck for next year and congratulations to all the winners !!! 

@Simplegirl - thank you so much. Please also check out the amazing chorerography dance by Malvika Subba for the Top 16 Finalists.