Interview: We seek the spotlight for advocacy
Summary
Deepmala Dhakal, Miss Nepal World 2026, says she is using pageantry as a platform for advocacy rather than personal fame. She discusses her journey, public scrutiny, cancer awareness work, and plans to prepare for Miss World while continuing her career in Nepal.
Key Points
- Deepmala Dhakal says she sees pageantry as a platform to amplify advocacy, not just personal fame.
- Her primary advocacy is cancer awareness, inspired by the loss of her cousin to colon cancer.
- She says social media helped her connect with the diaspora and embrace her identity, including speaking Nepali publicly.
- Dhakal plans to prepare for Miss World, continue working in finance, and pursue diplomacy while staying in Nepal.
