The Miss Universe 2025 competition intensified as the Top 5 finalists—Thailand, Philippines, Venezuela, Mexico, and Cote D'Ivoire—took the stage for the first round of the question-and-answer segment.
This crucial portion allowed each candidate to showcase her intelligence, composure, and ability to think under pressure.
Right after being announced as part of the Top 5, the finalists faced thought-provoking questions centered on global issues, leadership, and the role of women in modern society.
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The segment served as a defining moment, giving viewers a deeper look at the personalities and advocacies behind the evening gowns and stage performances.
Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh
QUESTION: If you win Miss Universe and you're given the chance to speak in front of the United Nations Assembly, what global issue would you talk about, and why did you choose that global issue?
ANSWER: "If I were to speak in front of the United Nations about the SDG, I would choose woman 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 at the same home. And I encourage you all to speak for your voice, raise your voice for woman equality. Thank you."
Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo
QUESTION: As a global ambassador or citizen, what will be your contribution to humanity?
ANSWER: "I wanna be the hope of people. I come from a very poor background. I started pageants at ten 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 hardworking, I was persistent, and I fight for what I want. Thank you."
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Miss Venezuela Stephany Abasali
QUESTION: In a world where cultural differences can separate people, how would you choose 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 elders, the people that see us, that hear us, and we depend on making a difference. Thank you."
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch
QUESTION: What are the challenges of being a woman in the year 2025, and how would you use the title of Miss Universe to create a safe space for women around the world?
ANSWER: "For your question, as woman, 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."
Miss Cote D'Ivoire Olivia Yace
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: "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 want every young man and every young woman to love yourself first, be who you want to be, and shine. Thank you so much."
