Marrakech – Fátima Bosch of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in the early hours of Friday during a dazzling ceremony held near Bangkok, Thailand.
The 25 year old succeeds Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who held the title in 2024. Thailand and Venezuela completed the podium as first and second runners-up.
Bosch triumphed over 120 contestants in a competition that has been owned by a Thai-based group since 2022, after decades under previous international management.
France remained in suspense until the final moments. Ophély Mézino, representing Guadeloupe, secured a spot in the Top 12, confirming her strong presence on the international stage.
The 26-year-old model, Miss France 2019 first runner-up and Miss World 2019 finalist, had approached the competition “to enjoy the moment,” she said. Mission accomplished.
Ève Gilles, Miss France 2024, also delivered an impressive performance, placing in the Top 30. The former Miss Nord–Pas-de-Calais matched Indira Ampiot’s placement last year, though she narrowly missed advancing to the Top 12.
Gilles drew attention earlier in the week with a striking silver armor costume inspired by Joan of Arc, presented as a tribute to the “warrior for peace.”
Other French representatives, Célya Abatucci (Martinique), Nourya Aboutoihi (Mayotte), and Gaby Guha (France–Bulgaria, competing as Miss Bulgaria), did not advance to the Top 30.
Since 2024, Miss Universe has entered a new inclusive chapter. The organization has removed previous restrictions on age and motherhood, opening the competition to a broader range of women.
Following Malta’s Beatrice Njoya breaking barriers in 2024, two contestants over 40 participated this year: Nicole Visser Peiliker (Bonaire) and Solange Keita (Rwanda).
While Visser Peiliker did not advance, Keita reached the Top 30 and narrowly missed the Top 12.
Ahead of the main event, the 121 contestants faced a demanding schedule that included national costume showcases and private interviews with the jury.
The 2025 edition was also marked by a brief dispute involving a member of the organization and eventual winner Fátima Bosch, though the incident was swiftly resolved.
