Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch was crowned the new Miss Universe and won the title at the 2025 pageant held in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok, on November 21.
The 25-year-old celebrated her win on stage as viewers watched the end of one of the most turbulent Miss Universe seasons in recent memory.
Glimpses of Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, who became Miss Universe in Thailand
Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025.(Instagram)Fátima (25) has 2.5 million fans on Instagram. Earlier in November, she made headlines when she walked out of the Miss Universe event after being publicly berated by a pageant official in front of the other contestants.(Instagram)Miss Universe Fátima dazzled in a sparkling bright red evening gown, which was paired perfectly with simple, elegant earrings.(Instagram)Miss Universe Fátima Bosch shared a sweet Instagram selfie with her amazing crown.(Instagram)
Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe, with Miss Thailand securing the title of runner-up.
This year’s Miss Universe ceremony was held in Thailand, and Puerto Rico has been revealed as next year’s host.
When Fatima Bosch left the competition
The event ran into several major problems from the start. First, there were claims that one contestant was not treated fairly and her intelligence was questioned. This upset many attendees and led to some of them walking out in protest.
The tension built until the end when the host broke down and burst into tears, putting the difficult and dramatic situation on full display.
Bosch’s winning night came after weeks of headline controversy. In early November, she withdrew from the official competition after being publicly reprimanded by a Thai official in front of dozens of other contestants.
The official also reportedly warned that contestants who support Bosch could face disqualification, a moment that quickly spread across the internet and divided pageant fans.
Meet the top 5 finalists
The top five contestants (L-R) included Miss Ivory Coast Olivia Yace, Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch, Miss Venezuela Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser, Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo and Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh pose during the final competition of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant.(AFP)
This year’s finalists included contestants from Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Malta and Ivory Coast. Notably, Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal served on the jury for the 2025 competition.
Miss Universe Fatima Bosch celebrates her victory with her fellow contestants.(Instagram)
Shortly after being crowned Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch was visibly emotional as the moment sunk in. Surrounded by other contestants, she received warm hugs, encouragement and applause from those who supported her throughout the competition.
In one of the previous stages, Fatima honored her country Mexico in this beautiful ensemble. (Instagram)
Fatima previously said she felt honored to present a piece of Mexican soul to the world during an earlier stage of the competition where contestants had to show something true to their country.
Inspired by Xochiquétzal – the goddess of love, flowers and creation – her costume was designed to reflect the light, power and deep cultural roots of Mexico. She also thanked designer Fernando Ortiz for his creativity and impeccable craftsmanship, expressing how proud she was to wear something so majestic.
