Sara Makhuchi has become the first Nepali woman to participate in the Mrs South Asia Canada Pageant being held on July 23, 2016. Originally hailing from Bhaktapur, Makhuchi migrated to Canada eight years ago.

The pageant, organized by Ragaa Models and Ragaa Production annually since 2011, will see as many as 20 contestants from South Asia competing for the crown.

Makhuchi has been participating in various contests including fashion shows, modeling, and fashion designing.

Since the selection is based on the people’s choice, Makhuchi has appealed to all the Nepali people living across the globe for online voting. To vote Sara, voters can visit her Facebook page and click on the Like button.