Miss Universe 2025 crowned Fatima Bosch from Mexico as the winner; India’s Manika Vishwakarma did not make the Top 12.
At the 74th edition of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant held in Nonthaburi (near Bangkok), Thailand, 25-year-old Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned the winner.
Key facts
The competition featured around 120 contestants from across the world.
Fátima Bosch is now the fourth Mexican to win the Miss Universe title.
The first runner-up was Praveenar Singh of Thailand and the second runner-up was Stephany Adriana Abasali of Venezuela.
India’s representative, Manika Vishwakarma, did not make it into the Top 12 finalists.
The pageant was marked by several controversies: judge resignations, allegations of pre-selection, walkouts by contestants in protest of treatment of Bosch, and other drama.
For Bosch, the win is especially significant since she faced a public confrontation earlier in the competition with the Thai pageant director, and this strengthened her message about women’s voices.
What this means
The victory by Fátima Bosch underscores that resilience and speaking out can also seize the spotlight in this global contest of beauty, talent and personality. Meanwhile, for India, Manika Vishwakarma’s non-placement will lead to reflection on how to sharpen preparation for such international stage events.
The event emphasised inclusion, representation and the changing nature of pageants beyond just beauty. With the controversies and the eventual triumph of Bosch, this edition may be remembered for more than just the crown.