Meet Jane Dipika Garrett, Nepal's first plus-sized Miss Universe contestant

Jane Dipika Garrett from Nepal shattered stereotypes at the Miss Universe 2023 by being the first plus-sized contestant to participate in the pageant.

Published on: Nov 22, 2023 7:00 AM IST

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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, Miss Nepal 2023, made history as the competition's first plus-sized participant. Here's the complete rundown on her journey.  (AFP)

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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.  (Instagram/@ jadedipika_)

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Jane Dipika Garrett, aged 23, is a Nepali model born in the United States.  (Instagram/@jadedipika_)

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Jane Dipika Garrett stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches, with a weight of 80 kg.   (Instagram/@jadedipika_)

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Jane Dipika Garrett is a body-positive and women's health advocate from Nepal. Additionally, she is a nurse and business owner based in Kathmandu, as stated in her Instagram bio.  (Instagram/@jadedipika_)

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"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 Dipika Garrett said after winning the title of Miss Nepal 2023. (AFP)