Ahtisa Manalo Shines in Miss Universe 2025 Q&A: Full Transcript of the Top 5 Finalists’ Powerful Answers
BANGKOK, THAILAND — The Miss Universe 2025 coronation night in Bangkok delivered one of the most compelling Question-and-Answer segments in recent pageant history. The Top 5 finalists—Thailand, the Philippines, Venezuela, Mexico and Côte d’Ivoire—each faced two critical rounds of questions that ultimately determined the winner.
Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch emerged victorious after delivering a powerful closing answer centered on authenticity and self-worth. Below is the complete, unedited transcript of all questions and answers from the Top 5 finalists.
FULL TRANSCRIPT: MISS UNIVERSE 2025 TOP 5 Q&A
🇹🇭 MISS THAILAND – PRAVEENAR SINGH
Question:
“If you become Miss Universe and you were given the chance to speak in front of the United Nations assembly, what global issue would you talk about and why?”
Answer:
“If I were to speak in front of the United Nations assembly, I will choose women equality, because I believe that all of us deserve respect, kindness and same equality as other genders. And we deserve the same respect in the workplace, as well as the same [at] home. And I encourage you all to speak for your voice, raise your voice for women equality. Thank you.”
Final Question:
“If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
Answer:
“I believe that everyone who has been through all the struggles, failures, anything in life, we can get back up. It’s not about how you feel, but how you rise up. I would encourage you all to be your own hero. To light that light within yourself and light it on others. And if we come together, lift each other up, the world will be a much better place. And I encourage you all to never fear, I am standing here as your next Miss Universe.”
🇵🇭 MISS PHILIPPINES – AHTISA MANALO
Question:
“As a global ambassador (citizen), what will be your contribution to humanity?”
Answer:
“You know, I wanna be the hope of people. I come from a very poor background. I started pageants at 10 years old to put myself through school and to lift my family out of poverty. And if there’s anything that I wanna show the universe, I’m here right now. I’m standing as Miss Universe because I was able to get myself out of any situation because I was hard-working, I was persistent, and I fight for what I want. Thank you.”
Final Question:
“If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
Answer:
“I work with an organization called Alon Akademie where we work with young people to provide them opportunities to make them realize that it doesn’t matter what their life circumstances is, it doesn’t define where you will go. And I want to continue working with Alon Akademie in a bigger platform, like Miss Universe, to pursue making sure that people who come from low income backgrounds are given the same opportunities as everyone else. Thank you.”
🇻🇪 MISS VENEZUELA – STEPHANY ABASALI
Question:
“In a world where cultural differences can separate people, how would you use your platform to promote empathy and understanding between different cultures?”
Answer:
“I thank God that I had been given the opportunity to live in different continents of this world. So I have a broad view of the different cultures and an understanding of how to have empathy with the people, how to communicate, and how to break those barriers of language. I believe that this platform gives us access to every corner of the world and it teaches us that us, as women with a voice and being a role model, it is our future, the children, the elder, the people that see us, that hear us, and we depend on making the difference. Thank you.”
Final Question:
“If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
Answer:
“I believe that education and communication go hand-in-hand to influence positive activity from the girls, from the children, for everyone that watches this platform. I am standing here because with my life experiences, I’ve been able to become the person I wanted to be. And this is the representation of a woman that’s determined, and with her conviction, she’s, she’s reached her goal. And that is what I want all the girls to search for.”
🇲🇽 MISS MEXICO – FÁTIMA BOSCH (MISS UNIVERSE 2025)
Question:
“In your perspective, what are the challenges of being a woman in 2025, and how would you use the title of Miss Universe to create a safe space for women around the world?”
Answer:
“As a woman and as Miss Universe, I will put my voice and the power in the service of others because nowadays, we are here to speak up, to make change and have everything. Because we are women and the brave ones that stand up are the ones that will make history. Thank you.”
Final Question:
“If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
Answer (Winning Answer):
“As Miss Universe, I will say to them, believe in the power of your authenticity. Believe in yourself. Your dreams matter. Your heart matters. And never let anyone make you doubt about your worth because you’re worth everything. And you are powerful and your voice needs to be heard. Thank you.”
🇨🇮 MISS CÔTE D’IVOIRE – OLIVIA YACÉ
Question:
“Education today focuses on knowledge, but not always on emotional skills. What emotional skill do you think should be taught to every child in school, and why?”
Answer:
“Well, as a woman who has a foundation on education, I think it is important that we teach young girls to love themselves. That is why my slogan is, ‘Assume your identity.’ Because if you love yourself, if you have confidence, you can walk into this world and you can shine. So I will urge every young man and every young woman to love yourself first, be who you want to be, and shine. Thank you so much.”
Final Question:
“If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?”
Answer:
“As an ambassador and as Miss Universe, I would want to be the face of representation, of a new generation that mixes culture and mixes modern and traditional. I want to be the face of a new era, of women that are bold, that are leaders, that are unapologetic about who they are. If I am Miss Universe, I want to be a role model for all the young girls and let them know that you too can make it. Go in those rooms where you think you don’t belong, shine and make sure you assume your identity.”
