Miss Bhutan
| Formation | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Thimphu |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Earth (2008) Miss Universe (2022-present) |
Official language | Dzongkha, English |
Founder & Owner | Karma Tshering |
Staff | 8 |
| Website | www.missbhutan.bt |
The Miss Bhutan is a national beauty pageant based in Bhutan.[1][2] Since 2022, the winner will compete at Miss Universe pageant.[3]
The first Miss Bhutan pageant was held in 2008, the first winner of Miss Bhutan, Tsokye Tsomo Karchung, participated in Miss Earth 2008 beauty pageant, an annual international beauty contest promoting environmental awareness.[4][5][6] She took part in the 8th Edition of Miss Earth, Miss Young International in Taiwan, and Miss Safari 2008 in Kenya. The second Miss Bhutan was held in 2010 where Sonam Choden Retty was the winner and held the title for the longest period (2010-2021). The third edition of Miss Bhutan was held only after a decade, Tashi Choden took the title and is now the reigning queen. She is the first one in the country to represent in the Miss Universe.
History
The Miss Bhutan is organized and produced by MPC Bhutan Entertainment, a film production company based in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On October 10, 2008, MPC Bhutan entertainment organized Miss Bhutan pageant and launched it first Miss Bhutan beauty pageant.[6] The Founding President of Miss Bhutan Pageant is Karma Tshering.[7][8]
The selection of the Miss Bhutan finalists and eventually the winner of the pageant is based on the decision of a panel of judges on the performance and physical attributes of the candidates and not by public voting system. The winner of Miss Bhutan receives a cash prize of Nu 100,000. The Miss Bhutan crown, designed in Bhutan, is worth another Nu 100,000.[7]
In 2008, the winner represented the country at Miss Earth beauty pageant. Although there was no swimsuit round in the actual Miss Bhutan contest, the winner is trained in an enclosed area for the swimsuit competition in preparation for the international Miss Earth competition.[7] 77 contestants from all across Bhutan registered for the Miss Bhutan 2008, but only 20 contestants were short listed in the main event after the preliminary round.[8]
On November 9, 2008, Miss Bhutan 2008 Tsoki Tsomo Karchung participated in the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, which was held at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines.[9][10][11] Eighty-five women arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines.[12][13]
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Bhutan | 1st Runner-Up | 2nd Runner-Up | 3rd Runner Up | 4th Runner Up | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tsokye Tsomo Karchung Thimpu, Bhutan |
Shelkar Choden Trongsa, Bhutan |
Tshering Pem Trashigang, Bhutan |
Tashi Pelden Wangdue, Bhutan |
Kinga Wangmo Paro, Bhutan |
[8] |
| 2010 | Sonam Choden Retty Punakha, Bhutan |
Kinley Yangden Dorji Thimphu, Bhutan |
Tenzin Norden Haa, Bhutan |
Dechen Tshomo Wangdue, Bhutan |
Sangay Dema Samtse, Bhutan |
[14][15] |
| 2022 | Tashi Choden Wangdue, Bhutan |
Sonam Pelden Wangdue, Bhutan |
Eden Zangmo Trashigang, Bhutan |
Not awarded | [16] | |
Miss Bhutan 2022
Tashi Choden emerged as the victor, attaining the coveted title of Miss Bhutan 2022, and subsequently securing the historic distinction of becoming the first Bhutanese representative at the esteemed Miss Universe pageant.[17][18] Additionally, Sonam Pelden and Eden Zangmo earned the distinctions of 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively, in the pageant.
Miss Bhutan 2022 Title and Placement
| Title | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Bhutan 2022 | Tashi Choden |
| 1st Runner Up | Sonam Peldon |
| 2nd Runner Up | Eden Zangmo |
| Other Awards | |
| Best Ramp Walk | Tashi Choden |
| Best In Kira | Tashi Choden |
| Best in Evening Gown | Tashi Choden |
| Miss Talented | Sabina Subba |
| Miss Congeniality | Anita Limboo |
International Pageants 2022
| Pageant | Contestant | Placement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Universe | Tashi Choden | Unplaced | |
| Miss Supermodel Worldwide | Devika Ghalley | Miss Intellectual | National Director of Miss Supermodel Bhutan |
| Miss Glam World | Jeechen Lhadree | 2nd runner up |
Representatives to international beauty pageants
Miss Bhutan Universe
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Province | Miss Bhutan | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2022 | Wangdue | Tashi Choden | Unplaced | ||
Past titleholders under Miss Bhutan org.
Miss Bhutan Earth
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Province | Miss Bhutan Earth | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2009—Present | |||||
| 2008 | Thimphu | Tsokye Karchung | Unplaced | ||
Notes
Miss Bhutan 2008
The grand finale of Miss Bhutan 2008 was held on 10 October 2008 in the YDF Auditorium, the nations's biggest auditorium hall.
The pageant was judged by five famous personalities and two international judges, Kelly Dorji, actor/model popular in Bollywood Film Industry and Charm Osathanond, Miss Thailand 2006.[8][19]
Miss Tshoki Tshomo Karchung, 24, was crowned as the first ever Miss Bhutan 2008. She also took the title of Miss Photogenic and Miss Talent.[19] Shelkar Choden took the 1st runners up prize and Tshering Pem took the 2nd runner up prize.
Miss Bhutan represented Bhutan in Miss Earth 2008, Miss Young International in Taiwan, and Miss Safari 2008 in Kenya.[19]
The Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA), Bhutan's media regulatory body did not allow the contest to use the Gross National Happiness tag, as they believed its use didn't correspond with beauty contests.[20]
Contestants
| Age | Contestants | Age | Height | Hometown | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wangchuk Dema | 18 | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | |
| 2 | Ugyen Dema | 19 | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | Thimpu, Bhutan | Top 10 |
| 3 | Tsokye Tsomo Karchung | 24 | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Thimpu, Bhutan | WINNER |
| 4 | Tshering Zangmo | 22 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Mongar, Bhutan | |
| 5 | Tshering Yangzom | 20 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Trashigang, Bhutan | Top 10 |
| 6 | Tshering Pem | 17 | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | Trashigang, Bhutan | 2nd Runner Up |
| 7 | Tashi Pelden | 20 | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | Wangdue, Bhutan | 3rd Runner Up |
| 8 | Shelkar Choden | 24 | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | Trongsa, Bhutan | 1st Runner Up |
| 9 | Nima Sangay | 23 | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Thimpu, Bhutan | |
| 10 | Pema Yeshi | 21 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Bumthang, Bhutan | Top 10 |
| 11 | Ngawang Choden | 23 | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | Wangdue, Bhutan | Top 10 |
| 12 | Neljor Wangmo | 18 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Lhuntse, Bhutan | |
| 13 | Kinga Wangmo | 19 | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | Paro, Bhutan | 4th Runner Up |
| 14 | Kinga Om | 18 | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Thimpu, Bhutan | |
| 15 | Kezang Chhoden | 18 | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Thimpu, Bhutan | |
| 16 | Karma Zam | 22 | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | Paro, Bhutan | Top 10 |
| 17 | Karma Choki | 19 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan | |
| 18 | Jamyang Zangmo | 26 | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Trashigang, Bhutan | |
| 19 | Deki Choden Namgyel | 23 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Trashigang, Bhutan |
Results
| Final result | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Bhutan 2008 | Tsokye Tsomo Karchung |
| 1st runner-up | Shelkar Choden |
| 2nd runner-up | Tshering Pem |
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