Manita Devkota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manita Devkota
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Devkota speaks to DV Education Nepal in 2020
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Manita Devkota
Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal
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| Education | Bachelors Degree In Public Health |
| Alma mater | East Carolina University |
| Occupation | Public Health Activist, Model |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Title | Miss Universe Nepal 2018 |
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| Hair color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Nepal 2018 (Winner- MUN 2018) Miss Universe 2018 (Top 10) |
Manita Devkota is a famous Nepalese-American model. She is also a beauty queen. She won the title of Miss Universe Nepal on April 11, 2018. She then represented Nepal at the Miss Universe 2018 contest. Manita did very well, finishing in the Top 10. She was the first person to win the Miss Universe Nepal title during the main Miss Nepal competition.
Manita Devkota's Journey to Miss Universe
Nepal first joined the Miss Universe contest in 2017. Manita Devkota made history for her country.
Becoming Miss Universe Nepal
Manita was crowned Miss Universe Nepal on April 11, 2018. This win allowed her to compete on the world stage. She prepared to represent Nepal at the biggest beauty pageant.
Competing at Miss Universe 2018
On December 17, 2018, Manita Devkota took part in Miss Universe 2018. This was only Nepal's second time in the competition. Manita achieved an amazing result. She made it into the Top 10 finalists. This means she was among the ten best contestants from around the world.
Manita was the first person from Miss Nepal to reach the semi-finals at Miss Universe. This was a huge step for Nepal in the pageant world. She also won the Miss Universe National Gift Auction in 2018. This auction raises money for charity.
