| 1. Jane Dipika Garrett is a Nepali-American model. She represented Nepal at the 72nd Miss Universe held in El Salvador in 2023. In that event, she was titled Miss Universe Nepal. Garrett gained recognition for being the first plus-size model to take part in the Miss Universe pageant. |
| 2. She has an American background through her father and a Nepali heritage through her mother. |
| 3. At the age of 10, Garrett moved with her family from the USA to Nepal. |
| 4. Apart from her modeling career, she is a qualified nurse and an active blogger. |
| 5. In the past, she worked as both a tutor at a non-profit organization in Nepal and as a business developer at a gym. |
| 6. Garrett has diverse interests in acting, modeling, and business ventures. |
| 7. In a revealing interview, she shared about her struggles with mental health, disclosing that she attempted suicide multiple times in 2022. |
| 8. She is a strong advocate for women's hormonal health, mental wellbeing, and body positivity. Her advocacy stems from battling depression due to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). |
| 9. Jane Dipika Garrett made history by winning the Miss Universe Nepal 2023 pageant in September 2023. Her victory was significant as she was the first plus-size contestant to win a national title. |
| 10. Subsequently, she represented Nepal at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador. |
| 11. During the preliminary rounds of the competition, held on 15 November 2023, she received immense support from the audience and emerged as a popular figure. |
| 12. Jane Dipika Garrett's participation in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant led her to achieve a remarkable feat by reaching the top 20 finalists. |
| 13. She has an American background through her father and a Nepalese heritage through her mother. |
| 14. She was the first Miss Nepal to reach the top 20 since 2018. |
