Fátima Bosch Fernández, from Mexico, wins Miss Universe 2025 crown after controversy in Bangkok
Fátima Bosch Fernández, representative of México, was crowned Miss Universo 2025 on the night of November 20th in Bangcoc, The 25-year-old Mexican beat 129 competitors and was ahead of Thailand’s Praveená Singh, second place, and Venezuela’s Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser, third place.
The victory came after an episode of tension at the beginning of the month, when the candidate suffered a public reprimand from the Thai national director, Nawat Itsaragrisil, during a banner handover ceremony.
The incident generated solidarity from other participants and the current Miss Universo 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, from Dinamarca, who left the scene in support.
Incident that generated international repercussions
The episode took place on November 4, during a televised promotional event. Nawat Itsaragrisil called security after Fátima Bosch questioned guidance on local activities.
The organizer classified the Mexican woman’s attitude as disrespecting the established rules. Várias candidates, including the Danish holder of the previous title, left the auditorium in protest.
Immediate reaction from Mexican authorities
Businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, president of Organização Miss Universo, released an official statement condemning the treatment as public aggression.
The president of México, Claudia Sheinbaum, commented on the case in a press conference at Palácio Nacional. Ela highlighted the Mexican representative’s stance as an example of defending women’s rights.
Sheinbaum stated that raising your voice is part of female recognition in today’s society.
Trajectory and profile of the new Miss Universo
Fátima Bosch Fernández studied fashion design at México and Itália. Seu work focuses on sustainable pieces produced with recycled materials.
The Mexican company develops voluntary projects with children undergoing cancer treatment. Ela also works to raise environmental awareness and support migrants and mental health.
- Training in institutions of México and Itália
- Clothing lines with reused fabric
- Volunteering at children’s hospitals
- Campaigns on migration and psychological well-being
Other moments from the 74th edition
The competition saw the departure of two judges before the final. Um of them mentioned suspicions about the selection process, information denied by the organization.
Thai police opened an investigation into irregular promotion of online casinos linked to the publicity of the event.
In the formal attire phase, the representative of Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, suffered a fall from the stage without serious injuries. The finalists of Top 5 completed Ahtisa Manalo, of Filipinas, in fourth place, and Olivia Yacé, of Costa of Marfim, in fifth.
Coronation ceremony and behind the scenes
The live broadcast reached audiences in more than 170 countries. Praveená Singh received strong cheers from the local audience in Bangcoc. Fátima Bosch received the crown from the hands of Victoria Kjær Theilvig in a celebratory mood.
México wins the title again after 15 years, since Ximena Navarrete’s victory in 2010.
Organization apologizes officially
Nawat Itsaragrisil issued a formal apology to the candidates days after the incident. The Thai director stated that there was no intention to offend and considered the matter closed.
The Thai organization reaffirmed its commitment to respecting its participants.
