The world's attention is turning to Bangkok, Thailand, where over 120 of the planet's most accomplished women are gathered for the biggest night in pageantry. After weeks of intense competition, preliminary events, and rigorous interviews, the 74th Miss Universe ceremony is upon us, ready to crown a successor to Denmark's reigning queen, Victoria Kjær Theilvig.
The Philippines' own Ahtisa Manalo, who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025, is aiming to make history, seeking to bring the coveted crown home to the highly pageant-devoted nation. But with 122 contestants from around the globe vying for the title—all battling under the pageant's unifying theme of 'The Power of Love'—the competition is tighter than ever.
