By Alimat Aliyeva
Fatima Bosch from Mexico has been crowned the winner of the
international beauty pageant Miss Universe,
Azernews reports.
The crown was presented by the outgoing titleholder, Victoria
Teilvig of Denmark, Miss Universe 2024. The first runner-up was the
representative from Thailand, while third, fourth, and fifth places
went to contestants from Venezuela, the Philippines, and Côte
d’Ivoire, respectively.
The award ceremony began with the announcement of the 30
finalists. Most participants were then eliminated, leaving
contestants from India, Guadeloupe, China, Thailand, the Dominican
Republic, Brazil, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Colombia, the Netherlands,
Cuba, Bangladesh, Japan, Puerto Rico, the USA, Mexico, the
Philippines, Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, Malta, Chile, Canada, Croatia,
Paraguay, Venezuela, Guatemala, Palestine, Nicaragua, and
France.
From this group, contestants from Chile, Colombia, Cuba,
Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, the Philippines,
Thailand, Malta, and Côte d’Ivoire advanced to the next stage. The
judges then selected the final five participants: Pravinar Singh
from Thailand, Ahtis Manalo from the Philippines, Stephanie Abesali
from Venezuela, Fatima Bosch from Mexico, and Olivia Yase from Côte
d’Ivoire.
Fatima Bosch, known for her elegance, charisma, and advocacy
work, stood out during the competition. Her win highlights Mexico’s
continued strong presence in the pageant world. Observers also
noted that this year’s contest showcased unprecedented cultural
diversity, with finalists representing countries from every corner
of the globe, emphasizing beauty in all its forms.
The event also featured several memorable moments on stage,
including dynamic talent performances and national costume displays
that celebrated the rich traditions of each contestant’s home
country.