Miss Cosmo 2025 Crowns USA ; Philippines,First Runner-Up

Miss Cosmo 2025 Crowns USA

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Miss Cosmo 2025 Crowns USA’s Yolina Lindquist; Philippines’ Chelsea Fernandez Emerges as First Runner-Up

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — The global spotlight turned to Vietnam on December 20, 2025, as the second edition of Miss Cosmo unfolded at Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City. With 71 candidates representing nations across continents, the evening culminated in the crowning of Yolina Lindquist of the United States as Miss Cosmo 2025, while Chelsea Fernandez of the Philippines secured a strong and celebrated finish as first runner-up.

The coronation night was hosted by Bonang Matheba and Bùi Đức Bảo and was broadcast internationally via AXN, YouTube, Facebook Live, and VTV, combining high-fashion runway moments, cultural showcases, and advocacy-driven conversations into one polished global production.

Understanding the Miss Cosmo Format: Why Only One Runner-Up

Unlike traditional pageants that announce multiple runner-up titles, Miss Cosmo follows a pared-down final structure. Contestants advance through several rounds — including national costume, Ao Dai presentations, interviews, and fan-driven challenges — before the competition narrows progressively:

Top 21
Top 10
Top 5
Top 2

At this final stage, only one winner and one first runner-up are named. The approach places emphasis on decisiveness and final alignment, turning the last moments of the night into a clear, head-to-head conclusion rather than a tiered ranking.

Final Results: Miss Cosmo 2025

🏆 Miss Cosmo 2025 – 🇺🇸 Yolina Lindquist (United States)

🥈 First Runner-Up – 🇵🇭 Chelsea Fernandez (Philippines)

🌟 Top 5 Finalists

🇧🇷 Gabriela Borges (Brazil)
🇲🇲 Myint Myat Moe (Myanmar) [advanced via Social Ambassador voting]
🇵🇦 Italy Mora (Panama)

Top 10 Semifinalists

🇨🇴 Dayana Cárdenas (Colombia)
🇨🇺 Amys Nápoles (Cuba)
🇹🇭 Chotnapa Kaewjarun (Thailand)
🇻🇳 Hoàng Phương Linh Nguyễn (Vietnam)
🇿🇼 Lisa Sibanda (Zimbabwe)

Selected Top 21 Quarterfinalists

🇰🇭 Sreypii Phorn (Cambodia)
🇩🇴 Delisa Francisco (Dominican Republic)
🇬🇷 Ioanna Sarantopoulou (Greece)
🇲🇽 Angela Yuriar (Mexico)
🇳🇿 Katharina Weischede (New Zealand)

Fan-driven placements were determined through the Cosmo People’s Choice and Social Ambassador voting categories.

Miss Cosmo 2025 Special Awards: Recognizing Excellence Beyond the Crown

Miss Cosmo 2025 celebrated individuality and impact through a wide range of special awards, with Chelsea Fernandez emerging as one of the most decorated delegates of the competition.

🏅 Major Award Recipients

Cosmo People’s Choice Award — 🇵🇭 Chelsea Fernandez
Women’s Leadership Award — 🇵🇭 Chelsea Fernandez
Eventista Iconic Swimsuit Award — 🇵🇭 Chelsea Fernandez
Parade of Beauty Award — 🇵🇭 Chelsea Fernandez
Best Carnival Costume — 🇳🇬 Tofunmi Adekola (Nigeria)
Best in Catwalk — 🇨🇺 Amys Nápoles (Cuba)
Best in Ao Dai — 🇵🇪 Kelín Rivera (Peru)
Best in Swimsuit — 🇧🇷 Gabriela Borges (Brazil)
Cosmo Tourism Ambassador — 🇱🇦 Christina Lasasimma (Laos)
Cosmo Social Ambassador Award — 🇲🇲 Myint Myat Moe (Myanmar)
Global Beauty Expert Award — 🇧🇷 Gabriela Borges (Brazil)
Cosmo Impactful Beauty Award — 🇳🇦 Cassia Sharpley (Namibia)

These honors highlighted strengths ranging from cultural storytelling and runway excellence to social influence and leadership presence.

Top 5 Q&A: Voices That Defined the Finale

The question-and-answer segment proved pivotal, offering insight into each finalist’s values and worldview.

🇵🇭 Chelsea Fernandez (Philippines)

Question: If you could change one mindset about women that still limits progress today, what would it be?
Answer:

“The idea that women are not leaders. That belief is false. I want women to continue developing their skills and confidence, because women can stand independently — and women can truly have it all.”

🇧🇷 Gabriela Borges (Brazil)

She reflected on the promise and risks of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for balance and responsibility in innovation.

🇺🇸 Yolina Lindquist (United States)

She spoke about leadership as an act of empathy, compassion, and service, highlighting emotional intelligence as a modern strength.

🇵🇦 Italy Mora (Panama)

She distinguished between being heard and being empowered, stressing that determination transforms voice into action.

🇲🇲 Myint Myat Moe (Myanmar)

She addressed global division, pointing to unity, optimism, and shared humanity as essential paths forward.

Final Takeaway

✨ Miss Cosmo 2025 ultimately crowned Yolina Lindquist of the United States, whose composed leadership and global outlook resonated strongly in the final round.
🥈 Chelsea Fernandez of the Philippines concluded her journey as first runner-up, backed by overwhelming public support and a remarkable collection of special awards.

While only one crown was awarded, Chelsea’s performance stood out for its breadth, visibility, and impact, making her one of the most memorable and influential contestants of the Miss Cosmo 2025 competition.

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