Sophiya Bhujel (Nepali: सोफिया भुजेल) is a Nepalese beauty pageant titleholder and model who was crowned as Miss Universe Nepal 2022 and represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2022.
Bhujel is also a winner of Miss Eco International Nepal 2022. She rose to fame as she gave a scintillating performance at Miss Nepal 2019. She also represented her country in the Global Asian Model 2019 in November 2019.
Sophiya Bhujel Details:
| Date of Birth | 1 January 1996 |
| Birthplace | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Current Residence | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 28 |
| Birthday | 1 January |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 56 kgs (approx) |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-36 |
| Hair | Dark Brown |
| Eyes | Dark Brown |
| Title | Miss Universe Nepal 2022 |
| Major competition(s) | Miss Universe Nepal 2022 (Winner) Miss Universe 2022 (Unplaced) |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Shopping, Reading, Food, |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Sophiya Bhujel Early Life and Education:
Sophiya Bhujel was born on 1 January 1996, in Kathmandu, Nepa, and has one sister. Sophiya completed her education up to Grade 6 at Mount Hermon School in Darjeeling, India. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management in India and is working towards becoming a successful businesswoman and Philanthropist.
Sophiya Bhujel Career:
On 9 May 2019, Bhujel entered the silver jubilee edition of Miss Nepal 2019 at age 23. She ended up placing as a Top 7 Finalist and the event was held at the Laboratory H.S. School premises in Kirtipur, Nepal. She was appointed to represent Nepal in the Global Asian Model the same year. On 21 November 2019, Bhujel competed in the Global Asian Model 2019. She ended up placing as a Top 10 Finalist and the event was held at the Cove Theatre inside Okada Manila in Parañaque, Philippines.
On 2 March 2022, Bhujel was appointed to represent Nepal internationally in Miss Eco International 2022. At Miss Eco International 2022, on 18 March 2022, she placed in the Top 20 which was their best result since 2019. She participated in and won Miss Universe Nepal 2022 advancing to the Miss Universe competition and winning the title of Social Impact Leader during the pageant.
In an interview, Bhujel expressed that she participated intending to achieve her dream of winning Miss Universe Nepal, which she has aspired to since she participated in Miss Nepal 2019. Her social advocacy focus is Project RED which is about providing the underprivileged communities and others in Nepal free access to period and menstruation products. She represented Nepal at Miss Universe 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, US but did not place.
Sophiya Bhujel Pageants Trivia:
| Competition | Placement | Location | Special Awards | Represented | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Nepal 2019 | Top 7 | Nepal Kirtipur, Nepal | Kathmandu | 9 May 2019 | |
| Global Asian Model 2019 | Top 10 | Philippines Parañaque, Philippines | Nepal | 21 November 2019 | |
| Miss Eco Nepal 2022 | Winner (appointed) | Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal | Kathmandu | 2 March 2022 | |
| Miss Eco International 2022 | Top 20 | Egypt Luxor, Egypt | Nepal | 18 March 2022 | |
| Miss Universe Nepal 2022 | Winner | Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal | Social Impact Leader | Kathmandu | 25 August 2022 |
| Miss Universe 2022 | Unplaced | United States New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Nepal | 14 January 2023 |
Sophiya Bhujel Personal Life (Boyfriend):
There isn’t much additional information available about her relationship.
