Excitement reached a fever pitch at Impact Challenger Hall in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, as Miss Universe 2025 edged toward its final moments on November 21, 2025.
What began as a powerhouse lineup of 120 delegates from across the globe had been narrowed down through a series of eliminations.
From the Top 30 to the decisive Top 12, the field tightened until only five finalists remained standing.
These women faced the most pivotal challenge of the night: the Top 5 Question and Answer portion.
This is a segment designed to test not just intelligence and articulation, but pressure management under the glare of a global audience.
One question, equal time, and no second chances.
Below is the full transcript of the Miss Universe 2025 Top 5 Q&A portion.
Miss Universe 2025 FINAL QUESTION
Host: “If you win the title of Miss Universe 2025 tonight, how will you use your voice to empower young girls?”
MISS UNIVERSE THAILAND 2025
“I believe that everyone has been through struggles, failures, anything in life. We can get back up. It's not about how you fall, but how you rise up. I would encourage you all to be your own hero — to light that light within yourself and shine it on others. And if we come together and lift each other up, the world will be a much better place. I encourage you all to never fear. I am standing here as your next Miss Universe, and I hope to lead them. Thank you.”
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2025
“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 your life circumstance is — it doesn't define where you will go. And I want to continue working with Alon Akademie on a bigger platform like Miss Universe to make sure that people who come from low-income backgrounds are given the same opportunities as everyone else. Thank you.”
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MISS UNIVERSE VENEZUELA 2025
“I believe that education and communication go hand in hand to influence positivity for girls, for children, for everyone who 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 who is determined — and with her conviction, she reached her goal. That is what I want all girls to search for. Thank you, Thailand.”
MISS UNIVERSE MEXICO 2025
“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 your worth, because you are worth everything, and you are powerful, and your voice needs to be heard. Thank you.”
MISS UNIVERSE Côte d’Ivoire 2025
“Well, as an ambassador and as Miss Universe, I would want to be the face of a new generation that mixes cultures — modern and traditional. I want to be the face of an era of women who are bold, who are leaders, who are unapologetic about who they are. If I am Miss Universe, I want to be a role model for all young girls and let them know that they too can make it. Go into those rooms where you think you don’t belong, shine, and assume your identity. Because it’s time.”