“Samriddhi Thapa.”

“You don’t even talk,” Riya hissed, mascara smudging from the heat. “I charmed every judge. I remembered every name. How is that ‘personality’?”

The Miss Nepal pageant is a highly anticipated event in Nepal, showcasing the country's beauty, culture, and talent. In 2010, the title of Miss Nepal was awarded to Sucheta Gautam, but what makes a Miss Nepal winner more than just a pretty face? The answer lies in their personality, which is often referred to as a "hidden treasure." This essay aims to explore the personality of Miss Nepal 2010, Sucheta Gautam, and what makes her a remarkable individual.

“And the winner of Miss Personality … Miss Nepal 2010’s hidden treasure… goes to…”

The applause was polite, confused. Her? The quiet one from Pokhara. The one who, during the Q&A about “What would you change in Nepal?” had not spoken of roads or tourism or politics—but of the blind girls’ hostel in Baneshwor, where she had secretly volunteered for two years, teaching English by touch.

The runner-up for Miss Personality, a stunning contestant named Riya, froze. Her smile tightened. Backstage, after the photos, Riya cornered Samriddhi by the water station.