Miss Universe 2025: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch Crowned The Winner

The Miss Universe 2025 pageant concluded with Mexico’s Fátima Bosch crowned as the new queen, marking a proud moment for her country. (Image: Instagram)

Bosch, 25, from Villahermosa, Tabasco, stood out for her resilience and elegance, having overcome personal challenges such as dyslexia and ADHD. She studied Fashion and Apparel Design in Mexico City and Milan, and her crowning moment was made memorable as she received the crown from Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, Miss Universe 2024. (Image: Instagram)

The runners-up reflected the global diversity of the competition. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh finished as first runner-up, Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali as second runner-up, the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo as third runner-up, and Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yacé as fourth runner-up. (Image: Instagram)

India’s representative, Manika Vishwakarma, reached the Top 30 but did not advance to the Top 12, ending India’s hopes of reclaiming the crown this year. (Image: Instagram)

India has a rich Miss Universe legacy, with past winners including Sushmita Sen (1994), Lara Dutta (2000), and Harnaaz Sandhu (2021). (Image: Instagram)

The finale was hosted at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, with over 100 contestants competing. The event was not without drama, as Bosch faced criticism from Thai pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil, who reportedly insulted her during a live event. Despite this, Bosch remained composed and ultimately triumphed, underscoring her resilience and grace. (Image: Instagram)

The Miss Universe pageant was founded in 1952 in Long Beach, California, originally organized by the California clothing company Pacific Mills. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the largest international beauty pageants, alongside Miss World and Miss . The competition is now owned by the Miss Universe Organization, which emphasizes not only beauty but also advocacy, leadership, and global representation. (Image: Instagram)

India’s journey in Miss Universe has been particularly significant. Sushmita Sen’s win in 1994 was historic as she became the first Indian woman to win the crown, followed by Lara Dutta in 2000. After a long gap, Harnaaz Sandhu brought the crown back to India in 2021. These victories cemented India’s place as a powerhouse in global pageantry. (Image: Instagram)