# Miss Bhutan

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National beauty pageant competition in Bhutan

Miss Bhutan Formation 2008; 18 years ago (2008) Type Beauty pageant Headquarters Thimphu Location Bhutan Members Miss World (2026 - Present) Miss Supranational (2026) Miss Universe (2022) Miss Earth (2008) Official language Dzongkha, English Chairman Sangay Tsheltrim Parent organization MPC Entertainment (2008-2022) Samuh+Shangreela (2025-present) Website www.missbhutan.bt

**Miss Bhutan** is a national [beauty pageant](/source/Beauty_pageant) based in Bhutan. Since 2026 the winner of pageant will represent the country at [Miss World](/source/Miss_World) [1][2]. The current title holder is [Tashi Choden](/source/Tashi_Choden), who represented Bhutan at [Miss Universe 2022](/source/Miss_Universe_2022).[3]

## History

On October 10, 2008, MPC Bhutan Entertainment, a [Thimphu](/source/Thimphu) based film production company, organized Miss Bhutan pageant and launched it first Miss Bhutan beauty pageant.[4] The Founding President of Miss Bhutan Pageant is Karma Tshering.[5][6]

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.[5]

In 2008, the winner represented the country at [Miss Earth](/source/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](/source/Swimsuit_competition) in preparation for the international Miss Earth competition.[5] 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.[6]

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](/source/Expo_Pilipino) in [Angeles, Pampanga](/source/Angeles%2C_Pampanga), [Philippines](/source/Philippines).[7][8][9] Eighty-five women arrived from October 19, 2008 in the [Philippines](/source/Philippines).[10][11] She also took part in Miss Young International in Taiwan, and Miss Safari 2008 in Kenya.[12]

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)[13]. The third edition of Miss Bhutan was held only after a decade, [Tashi Choden](/source/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.[3]

Miss Bhutan was restructured in 2026, with [Sangay Tsheltrim](/source/Sangay_Tsheltrim) as the chairman and 'Samuh+Shangreela' as the official organizer[14]. He announced the debut of Bhutan at [Miss World 2026](/source/Miss_World_2026).[15][16]

## Titleholders

Year Miss Bhutan 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up 3rd Runner Up 4th Runner Up References 2008 Tsokye Tsomo Karchung Thimphu, Bhutan Shelkar Choden Trongsa, Bhutan Tshering Pem Trashigang, Bhutan Tashi Pelden Wangdue, Bhutan Kinga Wangmo Paro, Bhutan [6] 2010 Sonam Choden Retty Punakha, Bhutan Kinley Yangden Dorji Thimphu, Bhutan Tenzin Norden Haa, Bhutan Dechen Tshomo Wangdue, Bhutan Sangay Dema Samtse, Bhutan [17][18] 2022 Tashi Choden Wangdue, Bhutan Sonam Pelden Wangdue, Bhutan Eden Zangmo Trashigang, Bhutan Not awarded [19]

## Miss Bhutan 2022

After a hiatus of 12 years, the Miss Bhutan pageant made a triumphant return, generating widespread excitement and attention. The event witnessed a notable surge in participation by exceptionally talented women, surpassing previous editions. 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](/source/Miss_Universe).[20][21] 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

### Miss Bhutan 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

### Miss Bhutan Contestants 2022

Contestant HomeTown Title/Award Placement 1. Anita Limboo Samtse Miss Congeniality Top 10 2. Chimi Yewong Dolma Trongsa 3. Dechen Pem Haa 4. Dema Wangmo Chukha 5. Devika Ghalley Samtse 6. Eden Zangmo Trashigang 2nd Runner Up Top 5 7. Jachen Ladree Sarpang Top 10 8. Karma Yangzom Trashigang 9. Kinley Choden Lhuentse 10. Lhakpa Dema Wangdue Top10 11. Namgay Wangmo Chukha Top 10 12. Nangsel C. Rigzang Paro 13. Phuntsho Seldon Wang Thimphu Top 5 14. Rinzin Wangmo Trashiyangtse 15. Sabina Subba Tsirang Miss Talented 16. Miss Talented Trashigang Top 5 17. Sheela Giri Samtse 18. Sonam Choki Bumthang 19. Sonam Lhamo Chukha 20. Sonam Peldon Wangdue 1st Runner Up Top 5 21. Sonam Tshoso Tshering Lhuentse Top 10 22. Tandin Pem Punakha 23. Tandin Wangmo Zhemgang 24. Tashi Choden Wangdue Winner, Best in Kira, Best in Evening Gown, Best Ramp Walk Top 5 25. Thinley Pem Chukha

## Miss Bhutan 2010

### Miss Bhutan 2010 Results

Final results Contestants Winner Sonam Retty Choden 1st Runner Up Kinley Yangden Dorji 2nd Runner Up Tenzin Norden

### Miss Bhutan 2010 Contestants

Contestant Hometown Award Title Placement 1. Dawa Yangchen Trashiyangtse Miss Athlete Top 10 2. Dechen Wangmo Tsirang Top 10 3. Dechen Tshomo Wangdue Phodrang 3rd Runner Up Top 5 4. Karma Loday Lhamo Thimphu Best Model 5. Kinley Chezom Samtse Miss Personality Top 10 6. Kinley Wangmo Zhemgang Miss Beautiful Hair 7. Kinley Yangden Dorji Thimphu 1st Runner Up Miss Talent Top 5 8. Kinzang Choden Bumthang Miss Photogenic Top 10 9. Namgay Dem Sarpang 10. Sangay Dema Samtse 4th Runner up Miss Beautiful Skin Top 5 11. Singye Dema Wangdue Best Model 12. Sonam Retty Choden Punakha Winner Top 5 13. Tashi Wangmo Sarpang 14. Tenzin Norden Haa 2nd Runner Up Top 5 15. Thinley Dema Bumthang Miss Congeniality 16. Tshering Yangki Trashiyangtse Miss Beautiful Smile 17. Tshering Zangmo Bumthang Miss Natural Beauty Top 10 18. Ugyen Pema Trashigang

## Miss Bhutan 2008

Miss Bhutan 2008 marked a significant milestone as Bhutan's inaugural national pageant, introducing a refreshing and inspiring platform for the nation's citizens. This pioneering event attracted a cadre of exceptionally talented women whose accomplishments resonated with thousands of women across the country, ushering in a new era in Bhutanese cultural and societal norms. Notably, Tsokye Tsomo Karchung emerged as the first-ever Miss Bhutan, attaining both the prestigious title and subsequent recognition as one of the country's most accomplished women. She also took the title of Miss Photogenic and Miss Talent.[22] Shelkar Choden secured the position of 1st runner-up, while Tshering Pem claimed the distinction of 2nd runner-up, contributing to the pageant's legacy of celebrating and promoting remarkable female achievements.

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](/source/Kelly_Dorji), [actor](/source/Actor)/[model](/source/Model_(person)) popular in [Bollywood Film Industry](/source/Bollywood) and [Charm Osathanond](/source/Charm_Osathanond), [Miss Thailand 2006](/source/Miss_Thailand_Universe_2006).[6][22]

Miss Bhutan represented Bhutan in [Miss Earth 2008](/source/Miss_Earth_2008), Miss Young International in [Taiwan](/source/Taiwan), and Miss Safari 2008 in [Kenya](/source/Kenya).[22]

The Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA), Bhutan's media regulatory body did not allow the contest to use the [Gross National Happiness](/source/Gross_National_Happiness) tag, as they believed its use didn't correspond with beauty contests.[23]

### Miss Bhutan 2008 Results

Final result Contestants Winner Tsokye Tsomo Karchung 1st Runner Up Shelkar Choden 2nd Runner Up Tshering Pem

### Miss Bhutan International Pageants 2008

Pageants Contestant Miss Earth (8th Edition) Tsokye Tsomo Karchung Miss Young International Tsokye Tsomo Karchung Miss Safari in Kenya Tsokye Tsomo Karchung

### Miss Bhutan 2008 Contestants

Age Contestants Age Height Hometown Title/Award Placement 1 Wangchuk Dema 18 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan Miss Congeniality 2 Ugyen Dema 19 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) Thimphu, Bhutan Top 10 3 Tsokye Tsomo Karchung 24 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) Thimphu, Bhutan Winner Miss Photogenic Miss Talent 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 Miss Beautiful Top 10 6 Tshering Pem 17 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Trashigang, Bhutan 2nd Runner Up Top 5 7 Tashi Pelden 20 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Wangdue, Bhutan 3rd Runner Up Top 5 8 Shelkar Choden 24 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) Trongsa, Bhutan 1st Runner Up Top 5 9 Nima Sangay 23 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Thimphu, 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 Top 5 14 Kinga Om 18 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) Thimphu, Bhutan 15 Kezang Chhoden 18 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Thimphu, Bhutan 16 Karma Zam 22 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Paro, Bhutan Best Model 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

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v t e Miss Earth participating countries and territories Active (2001–present) Africa Angola Algeria Botswana Burundi Cape Verde Cameroon Ethiopia Eswatini Gambia Ghana Kenya Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Reunion Island Rwanda Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Tanzania Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Americas Argentina Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay US Virgin Islands Venezuela Asia Bangladesh Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran Iraq Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Malaysia Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestine Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Syria Thailand United Arab Emirates Vietnam Europe Albania Armenia Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Crimea Croatia Czech Republic Denmark England Estonia France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Scotland Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine Wales Oceania Australia Fiji New Zealand Samoa Northern Marianas Inactive since 2024 Africa Burkina Faso (2020) Chad (2004) Côte d'Ivoire (2020) DR Congo (2022) Egypt (2018) Gabon (2014) Republic of Congo (2007) Americas Antigua and Barbuda (2003) Aruba (2015) Bahamas (2018) Barbados (2002) Bonaire (2013) British Virgin Islands (2013) Cayman Islands (2010) Curaçao (2018) Guyana (2020) Martinique (2013) Saint Lucia (2014) Suriname (2016) Turks & Caicos (2009) Asia Afghanistan (2005) Bhutan (2008) Chinese Taipei (2017) Israel (2019) Macau (2016) Europe North Macedonia (2022) Cyprus (2018) Finland (2020) Georgia (2009) Gibraltar (2003) Hungary (2019) Lithuania (2013) Luxembourg (2011) Northern Ireland (2019) Turkey (2015) Oceania Cook Islands (2017) Guam (2019) New Caledonia (2015) Niue (2007) Tahiti (2014) Tokelau (2005) Papua New Guinea (2019) Tonga (2019) Inactive non-existing countries and former territories Serbia and Montenegro (2006) Tibet (2007) United Kingdom (2020) (competed as England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) Zanzibar (2001)

v t e Miss Universe participant countries and territories Active (1952–present) Africa Angola Botswana Cape Verde Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Equatorial Guinea Ghana Guinea Mauritius Mayotte Namibia Nigeria Rwanda Senegal South Africa Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe Americas Argentina Aruba Bahamas Belize Bolivia Bonaire Brazil British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Latina Martinique Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Uruguay United States United States Virgin Islands Venezuela Asia Armenia Bangladesh Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Israel Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Macau Malaysia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestine Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam Europe Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Great Britain Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Malta Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine Oceania Australia New Zealand Inactive since 2025 (under JKN Metaverse Inc.) Africa Benin (1962) Cameroon (2024) Eritrea (2024) Ethiopia (2017) Eswatini (1994) Gabon (2015) Gambia (1986) Kenya (2024) Lesotho (1978) Liberia (1977) Madagascar (1961) Morocco (2021) Réunion (1986) Seychelles (2022) Sierra Leone (2019) Somalia (2024) Tunisia (1971) Americas Antigua and Barbuda (2008) Barbados (2020) Bermuda (1997) Dominica (1985) French Guiana (1984) Greenland (1990) Grenada (1964) Jamaica (2024) Saint Kitts and Nevis (1981) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2006) Sint Maarten (2006) Suriname (2024) Asia Azerbaijan (2013) Bahrain (2024) Bhutan (2022) Georgia (2019) Iran (2024) Jordan (1960) Maldives (2024) Mongolia (2024) Taiwan (2004) Uzbekistan (2024) Europe Albania (2024) Austria (2017) Cyprus (2024) Germany (2024) Gibraltar (2024) Iceland (2024) Lithuania (2019) Luxembourg (1994) Montenegro (2024) North Macedonia (2024) Oceania American Samoa (1978) Cook Islands (1999) Fiji (2024) French Polynesia (1985) Guam (2019) Micronesia (1975) New Caledonia (1982) Northern Mariana Islands (2006) Papua New Guinea (1986) Samoa (2024) Vanuatu (1978) Inactive territories and dependencies (1952–2006) Constituent countries of Great Britain (began 1992, using Great Britain sash at Miss Universe) England (1955–1990) Scotland (1961–1990) Wales (1961–1990) The islands were under U.S. administration until reversion to Japan in 1972 Okinawa (1963–1968) Bantustans of South Africa Bophuthatswana (1979) Transkei (1979–1983) U.S. territories before becoming states in 1959 Alaska (1952–1958) Hawaii (1952–1959) Former entities (1952–2006) Commonwealth of Independent States (1992) Czechoslovakia (1970–1992) Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1961) Serbia and Montenegro (1968–2006) Soviet Union (1990–1991) West Indies (1954–1958)

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