Here are the TOP 12 chosen candidates in Miss Universe 2025
MISS UNIVERSE 2025 TOP 12 – The Miss Universe 2025 competition started with 120 candidates, and this was narrowed down to 30 candidates. After that, the Top 12 were chosen.
This is the 74th edition of one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the world. On November 19, the preliminary competitions took place. Candidates showcased their colorful and extravagant national costumes that represented their countries’ culture and heritage.
They also showcased their beauty and charm wearing their elegant evening gowns, and this was followed by the swimsuit prelims.

On November 21, the coronation show started with a presentation of the candidates. The crowd cheered as the beautiful ladies introduced themselves and their countries. Then, the panel of judges was introduced.
After that, the first batch of the TOP 30 candidates was announced. Candidates and fans were left in anticipation as the next batch was announced after the commercial break.
Following the announcement, the Top 30 candidates showcased their beauty wearing their swimsuits for the next part of the competition. After this, the Miss Universe 2025 TOP 12 candidates were chosen. Here are the lucky ladies:
- Chile – Inna Moll
- Colombia – Vanessa Pulgarin
- Cuba – Lina Luaces
- Guadaloupe – Ophely Mezino
- Mexico – Fatima Bosch
- Puerto Rico – Zashely Alicea
- Venezuela – Stephany Abasali
- China – Zhao Na
- Philippines – Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
- Thailand – Praveenar Singh
- Malta – Julia Ann Cluett
- Côte d’Ivoire – Olivia Yace
This year’s Miss Universe competition is held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. The coronation show was hosted by American stand-up comedian and actor Steve Byrne. He was joined by Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel as commentary hosts. Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark won last year’s competition.