Miss Universe: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, who stood up to organisers, crowned 2025 winner

21 Nov 2025 • 6:19 PM MYT
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Bosch, 25, took the title ahead of Thailand’s Praveenar Singh and Venezuela’s Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser.

The first runner-up was 29-year old Praveenar Singh of Thailand and 25-year-old Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser of Venezuela placed third.

Rounding up the finishers were Ahtisa Manalo, 28, of the Philippines, and 27-year-old Olivia Yacé of Ivory Coast who came fifth.

Earlier in the month, Bosch had publicly challenged comments made by Thai national director Nawat Itsaragrisil during a livestreamed sashing event, after which several contestants briefly walked out in support. Nawat later issued an apology.

The competition also faced reports of judges resigning, allegations of rigging, and a police probe into illegal casino promotions.

Despite the tension, the pageant concluded with Bosch praised at home for speaking up for women’s dignity and rights.