Miss Universe 2025: A Night of Global Glamour
119 contestants, one crown — and a world watching from Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The Pageant
The world’s most-watched beauty pageant is back, and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever. Miss Universe 2025, the 74th edition of the international competition, will take place on November 21, 2025, at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The event promises a spectacular showcase of culture, purpose, and representation, as 119 contestants from around the world gather to compete for the coveted crown. At the end of the evening, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark, the reigning Miss Universe 2024, will pass on her title to her successor — marking the culmination of a year that celebrated diversity, advocacy, and global sisterhood.
A Grand Stage in Thailand
Thailand has long been a favorite host nation for Miss Universe — and for good reason. The pageant returns to the kingdom’s glittering venues, with events held across Phuket, Pattaya, and Nonthaburi, blending tropical beauty with cutting-edge production. The Impact Challenger Hall, one of Asia’s largest event spaces, will serve as the main stage for the final coronation night.
The show will be broadcast internationally, with Telemundo, Peacock, and local streaming partners making it accessible to millions of viewers worldwide.
The Contestants: A Truly Global Representation
With 119 confirmed delegates, Miss Universe 2025 features one of the largest and most diverse lineups in the pageant’s history. Contestants hail from every continent — from the Caribbean to Central Asia, and from the Pacific Islands to Eastern Europe.
Notable entrants include:
- Ahtisa Manalo (Philippines) – a returning favorite and former international pageant titleholder.
- Ève Gilles (France) – the reigning Miss France, known for her activism around gender norms and diversity in pageantry.
- Olivia Yacé (Côte d’Ivoire) – one of Africa’s most recognized beauty ambassadors, returning to the global stage.
- Manika Vishwakarma (India) – she is from Rajasthan and is currently studying Political Science and Economics at Mata Sundri College for Women, University of Delhi.
New participating countries and territories include Mayotte, Cape Verde, Rwanda, and Palestine, along with a newly created title — Miss Latina, representing the pan-Latina community through a reality competition format.
A Changing Pageant for a Changing World
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has continued to evolve, reflecting shifting global values and demands for inclusivity.
This year, MUO also announced that several awards — including Miss Congeniality and Social Impact Leader — will be decided through public voting via the official Miss Universe app, encouraging fans worldwide to participate in shaping the results.
Behind the Scenes: Dedication, and Dialogue
The MUO has clarified its stance, emphasizing contestant safety, fairness, and professionalism — all of which remain at the core of its mission.
Contestants have primarily focused on their advocacies, national pride, and the shared spirit of unity that defines the Miss Universe brand. The growing presence of women using their platforms to address issues such as sustainability, education, gender equity, and digital literacy underscores how pageantry continues to evolve into a form of global storytelling.
Full List of Contestants
A total of 119 delegates have been confirmed, representing countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe. The complete list, including new and returning nations, has been published by the Miss Universe Organization.
- Albania — Flavia Harizaj
- Angola — Maria Cunha
- Argentina — Aldana Masset
- Armenia — Peggy Garabekian
- Aruba — Hannah Arends
- Australia — Lexie Brant
- Bahamas — Maliqué Bowe
- Bangladesh — Tangia Methila
- Belarus — Alena Kucheruk
- Belgium — Karen Jansen
- Belize — Isabella Zabaneh
- Bolivia — Yessica Hausermann
- Bonaire — Nicole Peiliker
- Botswana — Lillian Andries
- Brazil — Gabriela Lacerda
- British Virgin Islands — Olivia Freeman
- Bulgaria — Gaby Guha
- Cambodia — Nearysocheata Thai
- Cameroon — Josiane Golonga
- Canada — Jaime VandenBerg
- Cayman Islands — Tahiti Seymour
- Chile — Inna Moll
- China — Zhao Na
- Colombia — Vanessa Pulgarín
- Costa Rica — Mahyla Roth
- Côte d’Ivoire — Olivia Yacé
- Croatia — Laura Gnjatović
- Cuba — Lina Luaces
- Curaçao — Camille Thomas
- Czech Republic — Michaela Tomanová
- DR Congo — Dorcas Dienda
- Denmark — Monique Sonne
- Dominican Republic — Jennifer Ventura
- Ecuador — Nadia Mejía
- Egypt — Sabrina Maged
- El Salvador — Giulia Zanoni
- Equatorial Guinea — Carmen Obama
- Estonia — Brigitta Schaback
- Finland — Sarah Dzafce
- France — Ève Gilles
- Germany — Diana Fast
- Ghana — Andromeda Peters
- Great Britain — Danielle Latimer
- Greece — Mary Chatzipavlou
- Guadeloupe — Ophély Mézino
- Guatemala — Raschel Paz
- Guinea — Tiguidanké Bérété
- Guyana — Chandini Baljor
- Honduras — Alejandra Fuentes
- Hong Kong — Lizzie Li
- Hungary — Kincső Dezsényi
- Iceland — Helena O’Connor
- India — Manika Vishwakarma
- Indonesia — Sanly Liu
- Iraq — Hanin Al Qoreishy
- Ireland — Aadya Srivastava
- Israel — Melanie Shiraz
- Italy — Lucilla Nori
- Jamaica — Gabrielle Henry
- Japan — Kaori Hashimoto
- Kazakhstan — Dana Almassova
- Kosovo — Dorea Shala
- Kyrgyzstan — Mary Kuvakova
- Laos — Lattana Munvilay
- Miss Latina (representing Hispanic/Latina Americans via reality show) — Yamilex Hernández
- Latvia — Meldra Rosenberg
- Lebanon — Sarah Bou Jaoude
- Macau — Kris Fong
- Malaysia — Chloe Lim
- Malta — Julia Cluett
- Martinique — Célya Abatucci
- Mauritius — Aurélie Alcindor
- Mayotte — Nourya Aboutoihi
- Mexico — Fátima Bosch
- Moldova — Mariana Ignat
- Myanmar — Myat Yadanar Soe
- Namibia — Johanna Swartbooi
- Nepal — Sanya Adhikari
- Netherlands — Nathalie Mogbelzada
- New Zealand — Abbigail Sturgin
- Nicaragua — Itza Castillo
- Niger — Zoulahatou Amadou
- Nigeria — Basil Onyinyechi
- Norway — Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland
- Pakistan — Roma Riaz
- Palestine — Nadeen Ayoub
- Panama — Mirna Caballini
- Paraguay — Yanina Gómez
- Peru — Karla Bacigalupo
- Philippines — Ahtisa Manalo
- Portugal — Camila Vitorino
- Puerto Rico — Zashely Alicea
- Romania — Catalina Jacob
- Russia — Anastasia Venza
- Rwanda — Solange Keita
- Saint Lucia — Shianne Smith
- Senegal — Camilla Diagne
- Singapore — Annika Sager
- Slovakia — Viktoria Güllová
- Slovenia — Hana Klaut
- South Korea — Soo-yeon Lee
- Spain — Andrea Valero
- Sri Lanka — Lihasha White
- Suriname — Chiara Wijntuin
- Sweden — Daniella Lundqvist
- Switzerland — Naima Acosta
- Tanzania — Naisae Yona
- Thailand — Praveenar Singh
- Trinidad and Tobago — Latifah Morris
- Turkey — Ceren Arslan
- Turks and Caicos Islands — Bereniece Dickenson
- Ukraine — Sofiya Tkachuk
- United Arab Emirates — Mariam Mohamed
- United States Virgin Islands — Britanny Robinson
- Uruguay — Valeria Baladan
- Venezuela — Stephany Abasali
- Vietnam — Hương Giang Nguyễn
- Zambia — Kunda Mwamulima
- Zimbabwe — Lyshanda Moyas
While two national titles (Haiti and the United States) are yet to be finalized, the confirmed contestants embody a mosaic of talent, resilience, and advocacy.
From South Asia to Scandinavia, Miss Universe 2025 captures the spirit of a changing world — one where confidence, culture, and compassion take center stage
The Crown Awaits
“Miss Universe 2025 isn’t just about beauty — it’s about inclusion, global dialogue, and the shared pursuit of purpose on one of the world’s most dazzling stages.”
As the stage lights up in Thailand on November 21, millions of viewers will watch not just for the gowns and glamour, but for the stories — of women breaking barriers, of nations celebrating culture, and of a platform that continues to redefine what it means to be a global ambassador.
With Victoria Kjær Theilvig set to crown her successor, Miss Universe 2025 promises to be a moment of celebration, conversation, and transformation — one that will echo far beyond the final walk.
Source: Miss Universe Organization
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