KATHMANDU: The auditions for ‘Miss Universe Nepal 2024’ are scheduled to take place at the Hilton Kathmandu today.
According to the organisers, 60 contestants have been selected from the preliminary round. From these, 35 will advance from the auditions to compete in the grand finale of Miss Universe Nepal 2024.
The judging panel for the auditions includes popular singer Indira Joshi, Miss Universe Nepal 2022 Sophiya Bhujel, and choreographer Dikpal Karki. They will be joined by Sangita Puri, National Director of Miss Universe Nepal 2024; Alok Chhetri, Managing Director of Global Glamour Venture; and Sabi Puri, CEO and President of Global Glamour Venture. Additionally, renowned international image consultant and pageant coach Alexander Gonzalez, along with pageant analyst Luis Portelles, will be judging the contestants virtually.
The 35 contestants selected from today’s audition will participate in preparation training for the finale. According to the organiser, the contestants will be trained in personality development, public speaking, personal finance, and other useful life skills by national and international trainers.
Puri, National Director of Miss Universe Nepal 2024, mentioned that there is enthusiastic and inclusive participation from transgender, married, non-resident Nepali women, and women from different professions this year.
The grand finale of ‘Miss Universe Nepal 2024’ is scheduled to be held in the first week of September this year. The winner will go on to compete with contestants from over 100 countries in Mexico in November for the prestigious Miss Universe 2024 crown.
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