Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch was crowned the new Miss Universe at the finale of the pageant on Friday 21 November at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
MISS MEXICO TAKES HOME MISS UNIVERSE TITLE
Fátima Bosch, who represented Mexico, was crowned the new Miss Universe succeeding Victoria Kjær of Denmark. Miss Thailand, Praveenar Singh, is the first runner-up and Miss Venezuela, Stephany Abasali, the second runner-up. This was the 74th Miss Universe pageant, next year the pageant will celebrate the pageant’s 75th Diamond Anniversary in Puerto Rico at the iconic José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum.
According to Hello, Bosch’s journey to the crown follows a “painful” accident, she stepped on a piece of glass that pierced the sole of her foot, causing intense pain.
This year Miss SA, Qhawekazi Mazaleni did not represent South Africa at Miss Universe. Instead, beauty queens competed for the opportunity at the Miss Universe South Africa pageant. Melissa Nayimuli won the pageant and representing South Africa at the Miss Universe pageant.
Bosch paid tribute to the living essence of Mexico in her national costume.
“About last night 💫⭐️. This dress is born from Mexico’s real gold, corn, the living essence of our land. It’s not just a garment; it’s a tribute to the root that feeds us, unites us, and sustains us. A piece created for the world to see, in its brilliance, the greatness of a nation that never ceases to bloom,” she wrote.
“Thank you @manueldelamoraatelier and @trinorozcomx for this beautiful creation and for your talent 🌽,” she continued.
MISS UNIVERSE JUDGING PANEL
