Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s pageant footsteps 32 years on

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftFebruary 8, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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Deepmala Kharel Dhakal, a 23-year-old Nepali-Hongkonger, was crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong International, securing her spot in the national Miss Nepal competition later this year. This follows in the footsteps of her mother, who competed in the inaugural Miss Nepal pageant 32 years prior. Kharel Dhakal, born and raised in Hong Kong, is an investment strategist at BlackRock and was appointed to the Zubin Foundation’s Diversity List in 2024. She aims to represent and showcase Hong Kong Nepalese culture and values on the national stage. Growing up in Hong Kong, she sought Nepali role models who shared her background.

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