Here's The Full Transcript Of The Miss Universe 2025 Question And Answer Portion

As Miss Universe 2025 heads into its final stretch, the Top 5 contenders are gearing up for the coveted crown—and the pressure is on. 

With the competition narrowing, all eyes now turn to the question-and-answer portion, one of the most defining moments of the pageant. It's the round that can reveal who has the poise, wisdom, and authenticity to become the next Miss Universe.

For the first portion of the Q&A, each delegate drew an envelope from a box, which reveals the judge assigned to ask their question. Once the question is read, they'll have 30 seconds to deliver their answer.

Judge: Louie Hereddia

Question: If you win Miss Universe, and you are 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 SDGs [Sustainable Development Goals], I would choose women 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 the same home. And I encourage you all to speak for your voice, raise your voice for women equality.

Judge: Minnie Baloy

Question: As a global ambassador or citizen, what will be your contribution to humanity?

Answer: I want to be the hope of people. I come from a very poor background. I started pageants at 10 years old to put myself through school and to lift my family out of poverty. And if there's anything that I want to 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.

Judge: Andrea Meza

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, to 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.

Judge: Dr. Nok Chalida

Question: In your perspective, 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: As a woman and 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 in view because we are women and the brave ones that stand up are the ones that will make history.

Judge: Sharon Fonseca

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 will urge every young man and every young woman to love yourself first, be who you want to be and shine.

For the last Q&A portion, the contestants were asked one question: If you win the title of Miss Universe, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?

All contestants were given 30 seconds to answer the question.

Answer: I believe that everyone who has been through all the struggles, failures, anything in life, we can get back up. It's not about how you fail, but how you rise up. I would encourage you all to be your own hero. To light that light within yourself and light it on others.

And if we come together, lift each other up, the world will be a much better place. And I encourage you all to never fear. I am standing here as your next Miss Universe, and I hope to be.

Answer: I work with an organization called Alon Akademie, where we work with young people to provide them opportunities, to make them realize that it doesn't matter what your life circumstances is, it doesn't define where you will go. And I want to continue working with Alon Akademie on a bigger platform like Miss Universe, to pursue making sure that people who come from low-income backgrounds are given the same opportunities as everyone else.

Answer: I believe that education and communication go hand by hand to influence positive activity from the girls, from the children, from everyone that watches this platform. I am standing here because with my life experiences, I've been able to become the person I wanted to be.

And this is the representation of a woman that's determined, and with her conviction, she's reached her goal. And that is what I want all the girls to search for.

Answer: As Miss Universe, I will say to them, believe in the power of your authenticity. Believe in yourself, your dreams matter, your heart matters. And never let anyone make you doubt about your worth, because you are everything. And you are powerful, and your voice needs to be heard. Thank you.

Answer: Well, as an ambassador and as Miss Universe, I would want to be the face of a representation, of a new generation that mixes culture, that mixes modern and traditional. I want to be the face of a new era, of women that are bold, that are leaders, that are unapologetic about who they are.

If I'm Miss Universe, I want to be a role model for other young girls, and let them know that you too can make it. Go in those rooms where you think you don't belong, shine, and make sure you assume your identity.