Overview
- Fatima Bosch of Mexico won Miss Universe 2025 at the Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi on November 21, with Thailand’s Praveenar Singh, Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Olivia Yacé rounding out the top five.
- India’s Manika Vishwakarma advanced to the top 30 but did not reach the top 12.
- Her stage looks drew wide notice, including a minimalist royal-blue one-piece swimsuit in the preliminary segment and a heavily embellished gold gown by Vietnam-based label Nhà Mốt 9192 for the finale.
- After the event, Manika reshared praise on Instagram and responded to Miss India Nandini Gupta with, “Thank you. You are our pride. Rajasthani supremacy.”
- This year’s pageant was shadowed by reported controversies, including alleged preselection claims, a contestant walkout after a Thai organizer’s insult, and the resignations of judges Omar Harfouch and Claude Makélélé.