The Miss Universe 2023 pageant stood out for its ‘inclusivity’, featuring delegates from around the world representing diverse gender identities, statuses, and sizes.
Jane Dipika Garrett, a plus-size model from Kathmandu, secured the title of Miss Nepal 2023, making history as the first plus-size contestant at Miss Universe.
The 23-year-old beauty queen is an American-born Nepali model stands 5-feet 7-inches tall and weighs 80kgs.
Her entry in the top 20 of the Miss Universe 2023 marked the first time a plus-size contestant entered the semi final stage of the pageant.
“As a woman who is curvy and who does not meet certain beauty standards, I’m here to represent women who are curvy, who struggle with weight gain, who struggle with hormonal issues,” Jane said.