NEW YORK, Aug 4: Diya Shrestha from New Jersey has won the title of Miss Nepal North America 2025. She claimed the prestigious crown by impressing both the judges and the audience with her beauty, intellect, and confidence at a grand event held Saturday night at the Melrose Ballroom in New York.
Presented by Dreams Universal and sponsored by Healthy Choice Aesthetic Hospital, this year’s competition featured 17 talented Nepali contestants from across the United States. Despite the tough competition, Krishma Subedi was declared the first runner-up, while Aarya Koirala from Texas secured the second runner-up title.
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The atmosphere at the Melrose Ballroom remained vibrant and colorful throughout the evening. Under the skilled direction of renowned choreographer Sadikshya Shrestha, the contestants delivered confident performances that captivated both the judges and the audience. A variety of dance and musical acts highlighted the richness of Nepali art and culture, adding a festive flair to the event.
The host duo, Suresh Shahi and Sagarika Shrestha, kept the program lively with their engaging presentation.
To ensure fair evaluation, a panel of esteemed judges from Nepal and the United States was formed. The panel included actress Aanchal Sharma, actors Pradeep Khadka and Anoop Bikram Shahi, entrepreneurs Rajendra Shrestha and Basu Fulara, Dinesh Sanctuary, Jubilee Sherpa, Dr. Dilasha Neupane, and Snieha Shrestha.
With this title, Shrestha now secures a direct entry to compete in Miss Nepal 2026, to be held in Nepal—an opportunity that marks a significant step for her to showcase her talents on both national and international platforms.
According to Shailendra Shrestha, the event’s founder, Miss Nepal North America 2025 is not just a celebration of beauty but also a platform for women’s empowerment and the promotion of Nepali identity. “We aim to provide Nepali women in the U.S. with an international stage where they can demonstrate leadership, confidence, and social responsibility. It’s a celebration of Nepali womanhood,” he said.
