Fatima Bosch Fernandez of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025. India’s representative, Manika Vishwakarma, secured a place in the top 30, but could not advance to the top 12.
Fatima Bosch made headlines earlier during the sash ceremony when she protested against Miss Universe Thailand director Nawat Itsagrisil, who allegedly called her a “dumbhead.” The incident escalated when the director called security, prompting all contestants to walk out in solidarity against the misbehavior.
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has officially won the Miss Universe 2025 title. She is the same contestant who had confronted director Nawat during the sash ceremony controversy.
During the Miss Universe 2025 finale, contestants were asked hard-hitting questions about gender equality, representation, and the evolving challenges faced by women around the world.
Miss Mexico and newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, Fatima Bosch, was asked:
“From your perspective, what are the challenges of being a woman in 2025, and how will you use the title of Miss Universe to create a safe space for women around the world?”
Fatima responded with a strong message of solidarity and activism:
“I will use my voice for others. We are here to speak out, to make change, and to achieve. We are women, we are brave, and we are the ones who make history.”
Her answer drew applause for highlighting courage, collective empowerment, and the responsibility of using global platforms for advocacy.
Olivia Yasay of Côte d’Ivoire faced a similarly impactful question:
“If you were to win the Miss Universe title today, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
She delivered an inspiring vision for future generations:
“As Miss Universe, I would like to be the face of a new generation, representing culture and tradition. I would like to be the new face of this era — a woman who is bold, a woman who is a leader, who is not ashamed of who she is. If I become Miss Universe, I will be a role model for young girls and show them that you can do it too. Go and shine in places where you think there is no place for you.”
Both responses reflected the evolving narrative of global pageants — where beauty is matched with purpose, leadership, and the power to influence change.
