The 74th Miss Universe pageant, held in Thailand, culminated in a historic victory for Mexico as Fátima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025. The grand finale, featuring 120 contestants from across the globe, was a spectacle of powerful advocacy, emotional moments, and intense competition.
The Crowning Moment for Mexico
After a night filled with dazzling performances and tough rounds, Fátima Bosch from Mexico clinched the coveted Miss Universe 2025 crown. The final result saw Thailand's Praveenar Singh finishing as the first runner-up, with Stephany Abasali of Venezuela as the second runner-up. Ma Ahtisa Manalo from the Philippines and Olivia Yace from Côte d'Ivoire were the third and fourth runners-up, respectively.
India's Journey and the Final Question
For India, the morning brought a mix of pride and anticipation. Manika Vishwakarma impressed the judges and secured a spot in the Top 30, eventually progressing to the Top 12 before her journey concluded. Her performance extends India's wait for another Miss Universe win, but her confident run adds her name to the list of Indian women who have represented the country with grace and determination.
The final outcome was heavily influenced by the answer to a single, high-impact question posed to all finalists, who used headphones to ensure privacy. The question was: "If you win the title of Miss Universe 2025 tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?"
Fátima Bosch's winning response, delivered with clarity and conviction, sealed her victory. She stated, "Believe in the power of your authenticity. Believe in yourself, your dreams and your heart, and never let anyone make you doubt your worth, because you are worth everything and you are powerful and your voice needs to be heard." Her message of self-belief and inner strength resonated profoundly with the judges and the global audience.
A Grand Finale and Looking Ahead
The Thailand finale was a grand affair, featuring stunning performances and advocacy-driven speeches. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig made her final walk before the crowning. Adding a special connection for Indian viewers, badminton icon Saina Nehwal was part of the distinguished judging panel.
With the announcement that Puerto Rico will host the next Miss Universe pageant, the focus now shifts to Fátima Bosch's year-long reign. Her victory is a major triumph for Mexico, reinforcing its strong presence on the global stage, while her empowering message on authenticity and self-worth has already struck a chord worldwide.
