Mexican Fatima Bouch Crowned Miss Universe 2025 After Overcoming Harassment
November 21, 2025923 VuesTemps de lecture: 2 minutes
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Mexican contestant Fatima Bouch Fernandez, 25, was crowned Miss Universe 2025 during the closing ceremony of the 74th edition held in Thailand last night, after overcoming numerous personal challenges that nearly led her to withdraw from the competition.
From Victim to Champion
Fatima's journey was fraught with difficulties. She experienced a severe crisis during the pageant preparations after being subjected to public harassment by a Thai director overseeing the event, who insulted her in front of other contestants and accused her of not adhering to the planned activities.
This incident prompted her to announce her withdrawal, stating: "The world needs to see the truth. We are strong women, and this platform is our voice." However, a wave of overwhelming support flooded social media, followed by an official statement from the president of the Miss Universe organization condemning the director's behavior and deciding to exclude him from the event.
Fatima also received direct support from the President of Mexico, who remarked: "Women are more beautiful when they stand up for themselves." This encouragement influenced Fatima's decision to return to the competition.
Final Rankings
After an exciting finale, the results were as follows:
Miss Universe 2025: Fatima Bouch – Mexico
First Runner-Up: Pravinara Singh (29) – Thailand
Second Runner-Up: Stephanie Adriana Abasali Nasser (25) – Venezuela
Third Runner-Up: Ahtisa Manalo (28) – Philippines
Fourth Runner-Up: Olivia Yassi (27) – Ivory Coast
An Inspiring Story Behind the Crown
Fatima is no stranger to the beauty pageant world; she won her first title at the age of seventeen. Her struggles began in childhood when she was diagnosed with reading difficulties and hyperactivity, making her vulnerable to bullying. However, she transformed her experiences into strength, committing to advocate for the rights of migrants and marginalized groups.
She studied fashion design in Mexico and later in Milan, and today she is a designer, poet, photographer, and artist, focusing her artistic work on human-centered themes. Fatima stated that her year as Miss Universe will concentrate on the humanitarian issues she has always championed.
From Victim to Champion
Fatima's journey was fraught with difficulties. She experienced a severe crisis during the pageant preparations after being subjected to public harassment by a Thai director overseeing the event, who insulted her in front of other contestants and accused her of not adhering to the planned activities.
This incident prompted her to announce her withdrawal, stating: "The world needs to see the truth. We are strong women, and this platform is our voice." However, a wave of overwhelming support flooded social media, followed by an official statement from the president of the Miss Universe organization condemning the director's behavior and deciding to exclude him from the event.
Fatima also received direct support from the President of Mexico, who remarked: "Women are more beautiful when they stand up for themselves." This encouragement influenced Fatima's decision to return to the competition.
Final Rankings
After an exciting finale, the results were as follows:
Miss Universe 2025: Fatima Bouch – Mexico
First Runner-Up: Pravinara Singh (29) – Thailand
Second Runner-Up: Stephanie Adriana Abasali Nasser (25) – Venezuela
Third Runner-Up: Ahtisa Manalo (28) – Philippines
Fourth Runner-Up: Olivia Yassi (27) – Ivory Coast
An Inspiring Story Behind the Crown
Fatima is no stranger to the beauty pageant world; she won her first title at the age of seventeen. Her struggles began in childhood when she was diagnosed with reading difficulties and hyperactivity, making her vulnerable to bullying. However, she transformed her experiences into strength, committing to advocate for the rights of migrants and marginalized groups.
She studied fashion design in Mexico and later in Milan, and today she is a designer, poet, photographer, and artist, focusing her artistic work on human-centered themes. Fatima stated that her year as Miss Universe will concentrate on the humanitarian issues she has always championed.
