Bangkok: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the grand finale held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. The event concluded with Miss Thailand securing the first runner-up position, followed by Miss Venezuela as the second runner-up. Miss Philippines finished as third runner-up, while Miss Côte d’Ivoire claimed the fourth runner-up spot.
India’s representative, Manika Vishwakarma, ended her journey before the Top 12 announcement, prolonging the country’s wait for another Miss Universe victory after Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s 2021 win. India has previously earned the prestigious crown three times – with Sushmita Sen (1994), Lara Dutta (2000), and Harnaaz Sandhu (2021). Renowned badminton icon Saina Nehwal also served on this year’s judging panel.
