Credit: Reuters Miss Nepal Jane Garrett during the preliminary swimsuit competition at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Miss Nepal has erupted in popularity on the internet. Jane Dipika Garrett, a 23-year-old plus-size model, first made headlines in her home country before representing it at the Miss Universe contest.

Miss Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, 22, said she was pleasantly surprised how far she advanced in the competition. She had ...