1 / 8We have a new Miss Universe. Fátima Bosch was officially crowned Miss Universe 2025 on November 21 at the event held in Bangkok, Thailand. The 25-year-old represented Mexico in the 74th Miss Universe pageant and won the title among over 130 contestants from around the world. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 8This year, the theme for the pageant was ‘The Power of Love’, with a focus on unity, empowerment, and resilience. Meanwhile, Praveenar Singh and Stephany Abasali were named the first and second runners-up, respectively, in the 2025 pageant. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 8India’s Manika Vishwakarma was eliminated from the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, failing to make it to the Top 12. This means the search for India’s third Miss Universe title continues, with the last win being Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu in 2021. The top 12 finalists include Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Malta, and Côte d’Ivoire. (Image: AP)
4 / 8Who is Fátima Bosch? | Born and raised in Mexico, Fátima is a model, activist, and public speaker with a degree in communication. She promotes gender equality and supports underprivileged youth. She has overcome challenges, including being diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, and hyperactivity, which she has transformed into strengths. Fátima Bosch (Image: Reuters)
5 / 8Bosch’s pageant journey began with her win of the Flor de Oro crown in Tabasco. She made history by becoming the first woman from Tabasco to win the Miss Universe Mexico title, paving the way for her successful stint in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 8With a background in Fashion and Apparel Design from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and further studies at NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy, Fátima creates innovative designs that breathe new life into discarded materials, combining artistry with purpose. (Image: AP)
7 / 8Bosch’s win as Miss Universe 2025 wasn’t without controversy. Ahead of the finale, pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil was caught on video yelling at her for not posting promotional content about Thailand, sparking widespread outrage. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 8During the final question segment, Bosch delivered a powerful message to young girls, saying, “As Miss Universe, I will say to them, believe in the power of your authenticity, believe in yourself, your dreams matter and your heart matters. Never let anyone make you doubt your worth, because you are worth everything.” (Image: AP)
