Name: Tilasmi Bista
Age: 20
Height: 5'3

Interests and hobbies:
volunteering, cliff diving, ice skating, and working with disabled children. I also enjoy writing lyrics about my personal experiences and singing. I'm currently taking guitar lessons as well.
I believe that fashion is how you express yourself and I'm excited to launch my clothing line this summer.

Music:
Some of my friends are Dubstep or drum&bass artists, i think that's why my favorite genre of music is electronic music. "yo mann ta mero nepali ho" it has to be one of my favorite songs!

Interesting facts:
My friends call me an environmentalist. I recycle everything i can. I think the most annoying thing is when people litter!

Future ambitions?
i wish to become an anchor for CNN Entertainment, Access Hollywood, or Entertainment Tonight.

Personal Motto?
I believe in big dreams because the only limit is the one you make for yourself. The future you see is the future you get. I'm Limitless!

Favorite Food:
sushi, momo, and mint chocolate chip ice cream

Favorite Books:
My Sisters Keeper by jodi picoult


Favorite Movie:
watching scary movies is so much fun.


My biggest treasure is being a Nepali citizen. I grew up in the UnitedStates therefore, I believe in promoting Nepal to Americans. I like going to different elementary schools and introducing the Nepali culture to American kids. I go there wearing different Nepali ethnic wears, dance for the teachers and students, hand out Nepali flags, and give an educational speech about Nepal. Aside from being Miss Nepal US (A) first runner up, I was also Dallas Everest the most talented in 2008. I am currently an ambassador of Women’s Prevention and Protection Center (WPPC Nepal) and Nari Samrakshan Tatha Suraksha Kendra Nepal. WPPC is an NGO that's linked with Prabashi Nepali Mitra Manch; they're dedicated to fighting against human trafficking. Anuradha Koirala a woman ive always looked up has also visited the WPPC Nepal foundation in Washington on January 2012. As an ambassador, I'm raising awareness towards the cause and helping fund the safe house that's being built in Nepal. I think its important to encourage youths to find a balance between Nepali and American culture. Sujita Basnet and I recently registered a non-profit origination, "Just Do It For Nepal". Our origination's main focus is to empower youth, preserve our Nepali culture, and raise awareness towards uprising obstacles around the world. For about a month i hosted; "Yuva Ko aawaz" or "voices of the youth", In fun asia radio. the show's point was to promote the outlooks of Nepali American youths. I'm also apart of club called "DAWN". Together we help the homeless shelters in Los Angeles, participate in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and help different organizations. I strive to be a good role model to my six year old brother or any kid who looks up to me. I vale my Nepali traditions and my parents are my biggest inspiration.

Why Miss Nepal US (A)?
I wanted to meet new people and build networking. I never imagined it would be one the best experiences of my life! I think the best part about Miss Nepal US (A) is that it pushed me to do more for my country and community than i ever had before. i always was involved in doing social work but his platform allowed me to reach further! i even open my own origination. i met some of the most amazing girls and made ever lasting friendships. i would encourage every Nepali American girl to be apart of this once in a life time opportunity. I believe that every woman has something uniquely beautiful to offer the world and you never know what you can achieve if you try.