👑 Who Won Miss Universe 2025? Meet the Stunning New Queen

Miss Universe 2025 is generating global anticipation, standing out as one of the most iconic and followed beauty pageants in the world. This year’s edition is being held at the Impact Arena in Pak Kret, Bangkok, Thailand, where 120 representatives from different countries will compete for the international title and the crown currently held by Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark. For weeks, the delegations have been arriving in the city amidst a festive, multicultural atmosphere, preparing to face the rigorous selection process of the most important contest in the world. Do you want to know who won the competition? Here we provide all the results live and direct.

Who won the Miss Universe 2025 crown live and direct?

Competition resultsCheck the results of the finalists and the winner of the Miss Universe 2025 crown live and direct today from Thailand:

• 1– Miss Universe 2025 — Miss Mexico — Fátima Bosch
• 2– First Runner-up — Miss Thailand — Praveenar Singh
• 3– Second Runner-up — Miss Venezuela — Stephany Abasali
• 4– Third Runner-up — Miss Ivory Coast — Olivia Yacé
• 5– Fourth Runner-up — Miss Philippines — Ahtisa Manalo
• 6- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss Colombia — Vanessa Pulgarín
• 7- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss Chile — María Ignacia Moll
• 8- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss Cuba — Lina Luaces
• 9- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss Guadeloupe — Ophély Mézino
• 10- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss Puerto Rico — Zashely Alicea
• 11- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss China — Zhao Na
• 12- Semifinalist (Top 12) — Miss Malta — Julia Ann Cluett
• 13– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Zimbabwe — Lyshanda Moyas
• 14– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Costa Rica — Mahyla Roth
• 15– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Canada — Jaime VandenBerg
• 16– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Latina — Yamilex Hernández
• 17– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Croatia — Laura Gnjatović
• 18– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Guatemala — Raschel Paz
• 19– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Palestine — Nadeen Ayoub
• 20– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Nicaragua — Itza Castillo
• 21– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss France — Eve Gilles
• 22– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Paraguay — Yanina Gómez
• 23– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss India — Manika Wishwakarma
• 24– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Dominican Republic — Jennifer Ventura
• 25– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Brazil — Gabriela Lacerda
• 26– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Rwanda — Solange Tuyishime Keita
• 27– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Netherlands — Nathalie Mogbelzada
• 28– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Bangladesh — Tangia Methila
• 29– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss Japan — Kaori Hashimoto
• 30– Quarterfinalist (Top 30) — Miss United States — Audrey Eckert

Who are the competition favorites?

Among the most talked-about contestants, several have drawn attention for their preparation, stage presence, and speeches committed to social causes. The list of favorites includes Fátima Bosch (Mexico), María Ignacia Moll (Chile), Stephany Abasali (Venezuela), Ophély Mézino (Guadeloupe), and Itza Castillo (Nicaragua), among other aspirants who have demonstrated talent and charisma since the preliminary phase.

Also standing out are Zashely Alicea (Puerto Rico), Karla Bacigalupo (Peru), and Vanessa Pulgarín (Colombia), who have excelled in interviews and key moments of the contest, while candidates such as Mahyla Roth (Costa Rica), Nadia Mejía (Ecuador), and Aldana Masset (Argentina) are consolidating among the Latin Americans with the greatest possibilities.

From the preliminary stages, these candidates have stood out for their preparation, leadership, and presence:

• Fátima Bosch (Miss Mexico)
• María Ignacia Moll (Miss Chile)
• Stephany Abasali (Miss Venezuela)
• Ophély Mézino (Miss Guadeloupe)
• Itza Castillo (Miss Nicaragua)
• Zashely Alicea (Miss Puerto Rico)
• Karla Bacigalupo (Miss Peru)
• Vanessa Pulgarín (Miss Colombia)
• Mahyla Roth (Miss Costa Rica)
• Nadia Mejía (Miss Ecuador)
• Aldana Masset (Miss Argentina)

Other candidates generating regional expectations include:

• Bereniece Dickenson (Miss Turks and Caicos Islands)
• Lee Suyeon (Miss South Korea)
• Veena Pravenar (Miss Thailand)
• Jaime Vanderberg (Miss Canada)
• Olivia Yacee (Miss Ivory Coast)
• Ahtisa Manalo (Miss Philippines)
• Melissa Sapini (Miss Haiti)
• Yamilex Hernández (Miss Latina)
• Camila Vitorino (Miss Portugal)
• Zhao Na (Miss China)
• Raschel Paz (Miss Guatemala)
• Lina Luaces (Miss Cuba)

Miss Universe 2025 Jury Process and Criteria

The selection of Victoria Kjær Theilvig’s successor requires overcoming various tests, including private interviews, showcase of national dress, swimsuit and evening gown runway, and presentations on social and personal topics. The international judges, among them successful former queens, fashion and communication experts, evaluate not only physical beauty but also authenticity, emotional intelligence, communication skills, and leadership of each candidate. The semifinal brings together the top 30 rated, who compete for spots in the grand final; the group is then reduced to five, who answer live questions about current topics and social commitment, key elements for the final decision.

• Private interviews, evaluating personality and social purpose
• National costume presentation and swimsuit runway
• Evening gown gala, revealing elegance and communication
• Presentations on personal causes and relevant social topics

Transparency and diversity in Miss Universe

The Miss Universe 2025 contest has strengthened its processes to ensure transparency and diversity, abolishing historical limitations such as age and marital status, allowing more women to participate and represent their countries’ identity.

The Selection Committee works together with the main jury to ensure fair evaluation based on merit and contemporary values, thus choosing a queen committed not only to aesthetics but also to international well-being and social impact.

• Physical beauty and holistic health
• Authenticity and leadership
• Emotional intelligence and communication ability
• Impact and social commitment
• Merit and contemporary values

What questions does the jury usually ask to choose the Miss Universe queen?

The Miss Universe jury generally asks questions aimed at exploring the character, intelligence, values, and social awareness of the finalists. These questions help select the candidate that best represents the modern ideals of the contest.

• What message would you give to the world if you were Miss Universe?
• How would you use your title to make a positive change in society?
• What do you think is the biggest challenge facing today’s youth?
• If you could speak to a world leader, what topic would you discuss?
• What does diversity and inclusion mean to you?
• What has been the toughest moment of your life and how did you overcome it?
• What quality do you consider essential in a Miss Universe?
• How would you inspire other women from your reign?
• How would you handle criticism and media pressure during your reign?
• What motivates you to participate in Miss Universe?
• Do you have any social cause you support and how would you promote its global impact?
• What does success mean to you and how do you achieve it?
• Can you share an experience that shaped your life and what you learned from it?
• What do you think about the role of women in politics and global leadership?
• Why do you believe you are a positive example for new generations?
• What message would you give to those facing discrimination?

Complete list of Miss Universe 2025 contestants

• Miss Albania — Flavia Harizaj, 25
• Miss Angola — Maria Cunha, 22
• Miss Argentina — Aldana Masset, 25
• Miss Armenia — Peggy Garabekian, 30
• Miss Aruba — Hannah Arends, 28
• Miss Australia — Lexie Brant, 22
• Miss Bahamas — Maliqué Maranda Bowe, 24
• Miss Bangladesh — Tangia Methila, 33
• Miss Belgium — Karen Jansen, 24
• Miss Belize — Isabella Zabaneh, 21
• Miss Belarus — Alena Kucheruk, 18
• Miss Myanmar — Myat Yadanar Soe, 22
• Miss Bolivia — Yessica Hausermann, 25
• Miss Bonaire — Nicole Peiliker-Visser, 42
• Miss Botswana — Lillian Andries, 30
• Miss Brazil — Gabriela Lacerda, 24
• Miss Bulgaria — Gaby Guha, 26
• Miss Cape Verde — Priscilla Gomes, 32
• Miss Cambodia — Thai Neary Socheata, 30
• Miss Canada — Jaime VandenBerg, 28
• Miss Chile — María Ignacia Moll, 28
• Miss China — Zhao Na, 20
• Miss Colombia — Vanessa Pulgarín, 34
• Miss South Korea — Su-yeon Lee, 30
• Miss Ivory Coast — Olivia Yacé, 27
• Miss Costa Rica — Mahyla Roth, 26
• Miss Croatia — Laura Gnjatović, 23
• Miss Cuba — Lina Luaces, 23
• Miss Curaçao — Camille Thomas, 26
• Miss Denmark — Monique Sonne, 21
• Miss Ecuador — Nadia Mejia, 29
• Miss Egypt — Sabrina Maged, 23
• Miss El Salvador — Giulia Zanoni, 20
• Miss United Arab Emirates — Mariam Mohamed, 26
• Miss Slovakia — Viktoria Güllová, 20
• Miss Slovenia — Hana Klaut, 29
• Miss Spain — Andrea Valero, 28
• Miss United States — Audrey Eckert, 23
• Miss Estonia — Brigitta Schaback, 28
• Miss Philippines — Ahtisa Manalo, 28
• Miss Finland — Sarah Dzafce, 22
• Miss France — Eve Gilles, 22
• Miss Ghana — Andromeda Osam-Peters, 37
• Miss Great Britain — Danielle Latimer, 36
• Miss Greece — Mary Chatzipavlou, 31
• Miss Guadeloupe — Ophély Mézino, 26
• Miss Guatemala — Raschel Paz, 25
• Miss Guinea — Tiguidanké Bérété, 23
• Miss Equatorial Guinea — Carmen Obama, 19
• Miss Guyana — Chandini Baljor, 22
• Miss Haiti — Melissa Sapini, 22
• Miss Honduras — Alejandra Fuentes, 31
• Miss Hong Kong — Li Shi Yi, 27
• Miss Hungary — Kincső Dezsényi, 21
• Miss India — Manika Wishwakarma, 22
• Miss Indonesia — Sanly Liu, 29
• Miss Iraq — Hanin Al Qoreishy, 27
• Miss Ireland — Aadya Srivastava, 18
• Miss Cayman Islands — Tahiti Seymour, 22
• Miss Turks and Caicos Islands — Bereniece Dickenson, 22
• Miss British Virgin Islands — Olivia Freeman, 22
• Miss US Virgin Islands — Britanny Robinson, 33
• Miss Israel — Melanie Shiraz, 26
• Miss Italy — Lucilla Nori, 25
• Miss Jamaica — Gabrielle Henry, 29
• Miss Japan — Kaori Hashimoto, 21
• Miss Kazakhstan — Dana Almasova, 20
• Miss Kyrgyzstan — Mary Kuvakova, 19
• Miss Kosovo — Dorea Shala, 24
• Miss Laos — Daeng Lattana Munvilay, 31
• Miss Latina — Yamilex Hernández, 29
• Miss Latvia — Meldra Rosenberg, 23
• Miss Lebanon — Sarah Leena Bou Jaoude, 20
• Miss Macao — Xiaotong Feng, 23
• Miss Malaysia — Chloe Lim, 27
• Miss Malta — Julia Ann Cluett, 27
• Miss Martinique — Célya Abatucci, 31
• Miss Mauritius — Aurélie Alcindor, 31
• Miss Mayotte — Nourya Aboutoihi, 25
• Miss Mexico — Fátima Bosch, 25
• Miss Moldova — Maria Ignat, 26
• Miss Namibia — Johanna Swartbooi, 27
• Miss Nepal — Sanya Adhikari, 23
• Miss Nicaragua — Itza Castillo, 30
• Miss Nigeria — Onyinyechi Basil, 25
• Miss Norway — Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland, 19
• Miss New Zealand — Abbigail Sturgin, 28
• Miss Netherlands — Nathalie Mogbelzada, 28
• Miss Pakistan — Roma Riaz, 25
• Miss Palestine — Nadeen Ayoub, 30
• Miss Panama — Mirna Caballini, 22
• Miss Paraguay — Yanina Gómez, 28
• Miss Peru — Karla Bacigalupo, 33
• Miss Poland — Emily Reng, 19
• Miss Portugal — Camila Vitorino, 26
• Miss Puerto Rico — Zashely Alicea, 26
• Miss Czech Republic — Michaela Tomanová, 27
• Miss Democratic Republic of the Congo — Dorcas Dienda, 31
• Miss Dominican Republic — Jennifer Ventura, 28
• Miss Rwanda — Solange Tuyishime Keita, 44
• Miss Romania — Cătălina Jacob, 28
• Miss Russia — Anastasia Venza, 22
• Miss Saint Lucia — Shianne Smith, 20
• Miss Senegal — Ndeye Ngoné Diagne, 26
• Miss Serbia — Jelena Egorova, 28
• Miss Singapore — Annika Sager, 25
• Miss Sri Lanka — Lihasha Lindsay-White, 27
• Miss South Africa — Melissa Nayimuli, 29
• Miss Sweden — Daniella Lundqvist, 26
• Miss Switzerland — Naima Acosta, 20
• Miss Thailand — Praveenar Singh, 29
• Miss Tanzania — Naisae Yona, 28
• Miss Trinidad and Tobago — Latifah Morris, 31
• Miss Turkey — Ceren Arslan, 26
• Miss Ukraine — Sofiya Tkachuk, 26
• Miss Uruguay — Valeria Baladan, 24
• Miss Venezuela — Stephany Abasali, 25
• Miss Vietnam — Huong Giang, 33
• Miss Zambia — Kunda Mwamulima, 29
• Miss Zimbabwe — Lyshanda Moyas, 26

FAQ: Miss Universe 2025 frequently asked questions

Where and when is the Miss Universe 2025 final?

The grand final is held on November 21 at the Impact Arena in Pak Kret, Bangkok, Thailand.

How many contestants are participating this year?

There are 120 official representatives from countries and territories in competition.

Who is the current queen and who will hand over the crown?

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, Miss Universe 2024, will hand over the crown to her successor at the end of the event.

Who are the favorites to win?

Analysts and followers highlight Fátima Bosch (Mexico), María Ignacia Moll (Chile), Stephany Abasali (Venezuela), Ophély Mézino (Guadeloupe), Itza Castillo (Nicaragua), Zashely Alicea (Puerto Rico), Karla Bacigalupo (Peru), Vanessa Pulgarín (Colombia), among others.

What is the format and stages of the contest?

The contest includes private interviews, national costume runway, swimsuit and evening gown runway, as well as live questions for the finalists. The jury first selects 30 semifinalists, then the top 10 and top 5, who answer questions live.

What are the jury’s evaluation criteria?

Beauty, presence, personality, leadership, communication, and social commitment are valued. The live questions help assess poise and the arguments of the finalists.

Are there requirements regarding age, marital status, or physical condition?

Legal age and official representation are required; there is no maximum age limit, nor restrictions regarding marital status or physical condition. Single, married, divorced women, with children, or pregnant may participate.

Can the public vote?

Yes. The public can vote digitally in some rounds and for special prizes such as Miss Congeniality and Best National Costume.

How long does the winner’s reign last?

The Miss Universe title lasts for one year, during which the winner participates in campaigns, events, and international activities.

Where can the broadcast be watched?

The gala can be viewed on Telemundo Internacional, Peacock TV, and YouTube, depending on the region.