The final night opened at around 7:30 p.m. with a dynamic group performance by all contestants. The event was hosted by Vietnamese presenter Duc Bao alongside South African media personality Bonang Matheba.

Following the opening, the Top 21 contestants were announced, featuring representatives from Ecuador, Cambodia, the United States, India, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Thailand, Germany, Vietnam, Laos, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Myanmar, Cuba, and the Philippines, among others. These contestants had consistently stood out throughout the preliminary rounds.

The competition intensified during the swimsuit segment, where the Top 21 showcased their confidence and runway skills in white swimwear. From this round, the Top 10 were revealed, including contestants from Brazil, Cuba, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, Panama, Thailand, Zimbabwe, the United States, and Colombia.

After a short intermission, the Top 10 returned to the stage for the evening gown presentation. Most contestants opted for strapless or sheer designs to highlight their figures. During this segment, the contestant from Myanmar briefly stumbled due to her gown but quickly regained her composure and completed her performance gracefully.

The judges then selected the Top 5, comprising representatives from the Philippines, Brazil, the United States, Panama, and Myanmar. This result meant that Vietnam’s representative, Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh, concluded her journey in the Top 10.

The Top 5 advanced to the interview round, after which two finalists - the United States and the Philippines - were chosen for the final oratory challenge. Ultimately, Yolina Lindquist emerged as the winner, earning the Miss Cosmo 2025 crown. The 22-year-old, a graduate of Southern Illinois University, impressed the judges with her poise, articulation, and stage presence. The first runner-up title was awarded to Chelsea Fernandez of the Philippines.

Ahead of the final night, contestants from Brazil, Peru, Colombia, the Philippines, Cuba, the United States, and Thailand had received strong support and positive feedback from international pageant fans.

Several special awards were also presented during the event. Best in Swimsuit went to Gabriela Borges of Brazil, Best Áo Dài (Vietnamese traditional costume) was awarded to Kelín Rivera Kroll of Peru, and Best Catwalk was claimed by Amys Napoles Ochoa of Cuba.

Vietnam’s representative, Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh, born in 1999, is the reigning Miss Universe Vietnam 2025. She holds a degree from the University of Washington (USA) and later completed a college programme in Business in Houston.

Upon returning to Vietnam, she has worked as an IT technical specialist at a leading Vietnamese unicorn technology corporation, having previously served as an IT audit specialist at one of the world’s Big Four auditing firms.

Foreign beauties dazzle in Ao Dai during Miss Cosmo fashion show

VOV.VN - More than 70 foreign beauties impressed the media while modeling Ao Dai in the second season of the Best of Vietnam Fashion Show, part of the Miss Cosmo 2025 beauty pageant, held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 11.