Bangkok: Mexico’s Fátima Bosch was crowned the 74th Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday. She defeated over 100 contestants to bag the title. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was adjudged runners up.
Bosch brought glory to Mexico after 5 years. Andrea Meza had won the title in 2020. She was crowned the winner by Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, the 73rd Miss Universe at the pageant finale.
Manika Vishwakarma, India’s representative at the 74th Miss Universe, got eliminated at the Top 12 round, following the swimsuit presentation. She was competing alongside over 100 representatives from different countries, using her platform to promote inclusive education, mental wellness, and the power of artistic expression.
Fátima Bosch Fernández, from Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, has a deep compassion and empathy for animals. Diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, and hyperactivity, she learned to transform these obstacles into her strengths.
She pursued a degree in Fashion and Apparel Design at Universidad
Iberoamericana in Mexico City, and later furthered her studies at NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy. Passionate about sustainable fashion, she now creates designs that give new life to discarded materials, blending artistry with purpose.
Ahead of the finale, Miss Universe director Nawat Itsaragrisil was caught on video yelling at Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, after which the organisation swiftly took action and restricted Nawat’s participation in the pageant.
The event was hosted by the internationally acclaimed performer Steve Byrne, while Thai singer and songwriter Jeff Satur lit up the night with performances at the Opening Song and Top 5 round segments. A special Thai traditional performance offered a graceful tribute to the host nation.
According to the official press release, the pageant was evaluated by eight esteemed judges, one of whom has an Indian connection. Badminton legend Saina Nehwal judged the prestigious pageant, her first such experience.
With more than 70 years of legacy, the Miss Universe Organisation, founded in 1952, is a platform for women around the world that promotes leadership, education, social impact, diversity, and personal development among its contestants and titleholders.
Puerto Rico will be the host country for the 75th, silver jubilee edition of the pageant. It will be for the third time that country will be hosting the pageant.