MANILA, Philippines — Nepal's bet Jane Garrett drew cheers from the crowd at the Miss Universe 2023 preliminary competition earlier in El Salvador.
She was a crowd favorite in the competition, breaking stereotypes for being the first plus-size candidate in the most prestigious pageant.
Jane is a nurse and business developer. She advocacates for body positivity and women's hormonal and mental health.
Since joining Miss Universe in 2017, Nepal's only placed finish was by Manita Devkota landing in the Top 10 the year Catriona Gray won.
Here are some social media reactions to Miss Nepal:
The crowd during Miss Nepal’s intro ????????
She deserves the cheers! Such a confident woman#MissUniverse #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/WTrmIhrlqi— M1ss Uzabel Walasu So (@Mnl48M) November 16, 2023
The #MissUniverse2023 crowd is cheering for Miss Universe Nepal ???????? pic.twitter.com/xaLJRVQoht
— James (@iamjamesaquino) November 16, 2023
Miss Universe Nepal Jane Garrett Swimsuit Competition
— MissMiss (@MissMiss1546642) November 16, 2023
Miss Universe 2023 Preliminary Competition????????#Missuniverse#MissUniverse2023#Mu2023#72ndMissUniverse#PreliminaryCompetition#SwimsuitCompetition pic.twitter.com/wkaOEygDDm
The loud applause for Ms. Nepal!! Yasss ???????? #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/wLPBkJmw9h
— volleybestie (@volleybestiee) November 16, 2023
THE CHEERS FOR MISS NEPAL JANE GARRETT AS SHE EMERGES IN HER @rubinsinger SWIMSUIT ????????????
— Dyan Castillejo (@DYANCASTILLEJO) November 16, 2023
She truly wears her advocacy of body positivity on her sleeve ?????? pic.twitter.com/m59Zzz7ZI6
Please, GIVE HER A SPOT. Nepal deserves it! ????????#MissUniverse2023 #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/p3eK29X3BG
— gio (@jazzphergio) November 16, 2023
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