With all eyes on her from the start of the beauty pageant, Mexican Fátima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe. This marks the fourth time the Aztec nation has won the competition. The first was Lupita Jones, followed by Ximena Navarrete and Andrea Meza in 2020, who also served as a judge in the contest.
Wearing a striking red dress, Bosch looked flawless on the runway, and her answers were spot-on, according to the questions. The Mexican couldn’t believe she had won the edition and ended up holding hands with one of the top favorites: Miss Thailand, Praveenar Singh.
Bosch takes over from Danish queen Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who became one of the most well-traveled Miss Universes during her reign, visiting over 25 countries.
At the Center of a Controversial Edition
Bosch didn’t just draw attention for her beauty, personality, and charisma. She also stood out for her character, becoming one of the key figures in one of the most crucial moments. When Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International, called her foolish, the Mexican responded with passion and demanded respect.
After that, the businessman apologized in front of the media. In fact, far from hurting her, the controversy strengthened her, as Lupita Jones mentioned.
“The scandal with Nawat could work in her favor. This situation has given her the most media attention; it’s what the judges have been hearing and seeing even before arriving in Thailand. ‘The Mexican, the Mexican’ is all they’ve been talking about. I don’t think it will hurt her, and I think she’s handled it very well, recovering from the situation.”
Bosch is originally from Teapa, Tabasco, and was born on May 19, 2000, making her 25 years old. According to ‘Hola!’ magazine, the Mexican studied Fashion Design at the Universidad Iberoamericana.
However, she has continued her academic training and has also been part of the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) in Milan, Italy, as well as the Lyndon Institute in the United States. All this education has focused on improving her perspective on design and fashion.
The Mexican stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall and began her journey in beauty pageants at a young age. In fact, she was crowned Flor Tabasco in 2018.
This year, the finalists were as follows: Miss Ivory Coast, Miss Philippines, Miss Venezuela, Miss Thailand, and the winner, Miss Mexico.
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