New York - August 23rd, 2014 - Miss Khusbu
Mishra, from Ohio was crowned Miss Nepal US 2014 at the grand finale of the NRN Connect 4th Miss Nepal US beauty pageant held
at Queens Theater in New York on August 23rd 2014. Along with the title of Miss Nepal US 2014, Khusbu
won the title of Miss Culture and Tourism, won a $5,000 scholarship to continue
her education, Appointed Youth Ambassador for NRNA ICC Youth ambassador
by the President of NRNA Mr. Shesh Ghale and a round trip air fare to Nepal.
The first runner-up was Miss Sushama Sharma from California who earned a $3000
scholarship. Similarly, Second runner-up
honors, Miss Talent and a $2000 scholarship were awarded to Miss Sushma
Adhikari from Massachusetts.
Others sub-titles winners are;
Miss Personality - Pujan Paneru from
Connecticut, Miss Discipline - Byakhya Lamichhaney from California, Miss
Popular - Srijana Rai from California, Miss Photogenic - Sayal Shahi from
California, Miss Nepal US Texas - Supriya Sharma, Miss Nepal US California -
Kusma Kharel, Miss Nepal New York - Kabita Pahari. Congratulations to title
& all sub-title winners!!!
The
grand finale was inaugurated by His Excellency Ambassador Durga P. Bhattarai
and President of NRNA ICC Shesh Ghale. The show was judged by famous
personalities like Chief Judge Raveena Desraj Shrestha- multi award winner and
one of the prominent figure in Nepal's Banking Industry, Myatee Martinez -
International Model, Sunny Gill - Casting Director of Jacksonville Fashion
Week, Gita Khatri - President of INLS HQ, Dr. Upendra L Karna - Advisor to the
College of Engineering at the College of New Jersey, Sonam Lama - Owner of
Himalayan Yak New York and Suraj Subba - Famous Movie Director of Nepal. 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 Dev Phulara,
Esq., Associate Attorney of Chhetry & Associates P.C. (NY)
Grand
Finale of Miss Nepal US 2014 was packed with entertainment including first ever
US Stage Performance by Youtube Sensation Bhim Niroula, National Award winning
Singer Hemanata Rana, Choreographer and Dancer Dharambir Lama, Singer Tenzin
Dolma, and a special presentation by the amazing 7 Summit Women Team.
After
8 days of long training and workshop choreographed by famous Ramp Model and Choreographer
Mr. Suresh Manandhar as well as Miss Nepal World 2011 Malina Joshi , the 14 finalists
representing New York, California, Hawaii, Ohio, Texas, Virginia,
Connecticut, and Massachusetts selected through audition competed
for the crown in NRN Connect 4th 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- Shama Banu was the official designer of Miss
Nepal US 2014.
On behalf of Event Planet Inc. organizer
of Miss Nepal US and 2014 organizing team, we would like to express oury 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 4th 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 for continues love and supports.
Thank You
Miss Nepal US 2014 Board of Directors