Beauty Pageants
Omar Harfouch asks Fátima Bosch to return Miss Universe 2025 crown
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Former Miss Universe 2025 judge Omar Harfouch accused the pageant of fraud and asked winner Fátima Bosch to return the crown, claiming voting manipulation. Bosch refused to renounce, stating her title carries an inspirational mission for girls and women. The controversy also involves criticisms against businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú.
Rodrigo Goytortua Ortega, former CEO of Miss Universe Mexico, accused Raúl Rocha Cantú of intimidating him by financing the mother of his son to hide the child. Goytortua also revealed irregularities in Rocha's companies and predicted Fátima Bosch's win in the pageant due to interests linked to her father. These statements come amid a federal investigation against Rocha for alleged trafficking of fuel, drugs, and arms.
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Philippine representative Myrna Esguerra secured fourth runner-up at the Miss International 2025 pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. Colombian model Catalina Duque Abréu was crowned the winner, with runners-up from Indonesia, Bolivia, and Zimbabwe also recognized. Esguerra impressed with confident performances in the swimsuit and evening gown segments.