HIGHLIGHTS: Miss Earth 2025 coronation night
The moment has arrived for the 25th edition of the Miss Earth beauty pageant.
After weeks of preliminary competitions, environmental challenges, and cultural showcases, the focus is now on the finale, themed "The Silver Lining," which commemorates a quarter-century of the global pageant's mission for Mother Earth.
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the international crown for environmental ambassadorship was passed to Natálie Puškinová of the Czech Republic during the grand coronation night at Okada Manila in Parañaque.
Rounding out the court, the titles were awarded to Vietnam's Trinh My Anh as Miss Earth-Water 2025, Thailand's Waree Ngamkham as Miss Earth-Fire 2025, and Iceland's Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir as Miss Earth-Air 2025.
Hosted by James Deakin, the event also honored past titleholders and eco-warriors who have upheld the Miss Earth legacy through the years.
Around 82 delegates competed for the Miss Earth 2025 crown, with Joy Barcoma representing the Philippines.
Reigning Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane of Australia was present to crown her successor, as with her elemental court: Miss Earth-Air 2024 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir (Iceland), Miss Earth-Water 2024 Bea Millan-Windorski (USA), and Miss Earth-Fire 2024 Niva Antezana (Peru).
Check out the highlights below:
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Miss Earth 2025 is Czech Republic's Natálie Puškinová
The new Miss Earth queens have been named!
Natálie Puškinová of the Czech Republic clinched the Miss Earth 2025 crown, besting 81 other delegates from across the world.
Here are the other queens:
Miss Earth Fire: Thailand- Waree Ngamkham
Miss Earth Water: Vietnam - Trinh My Anh
Miss Earth Air: Iceland - Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir
Miss Earth 2024 queens take their final walk
Miss Earth 2024 Jessica Lane, Miss Earth – Air 2024 Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, and Miss Earth Water 2024 Bea Millan-Windorski took the stage for their final walk as they crown the queens this silver edition.
Top 4 candidates strive to impress during final Q&A
The final four candidates vying for the Miss Earth 2025 crown showcased their wit one last time in the final question-and-answer round. They were asked the same question: "Bill Gates, who was a leading proponent for carbon emission reduction, recently proposed that resources must be shifted away from the battle against climate change to efforts that prevent disease and hunger instead. Do you agree? Why or why not?"
Final four candidates announced
Here are the top 4 candidates who will be advancing to the final question-and-answer round to know who will clinch the coveted Miss Earth 2025 title:
- Thailand - Waree Ngamkham
- Vietnam - Trinh My Anh
- Iceland - Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir
- Czech Republic - Natálie Puškinová
Philippines' Joy Barcoma were among the runners-up after falling short of the top four spot.
Top 8 candidates showcase their wits and charm in Q&A portion
The Top 8 candidates in Miss Earth 2025 showcased their wits in the highly anticipated question-and-answer round.
They were asked to draw a card with a single word and elaborate on it, such as hope, law, parenthood, corruption, and motivation.
Top 8 candidates revealed
We’re a few steps closer to meeting the new Miss Earth queens!
Here are the eight candidates who will advance to the Question-and-Answer round:
- Iceland - Sóldís Vala Ívarsdóttir
- Chile - Natalie Briones Mellado
- Philippines - Joy Barcoma
- Czech Republic - Natálie Puškinová
- Thailand - Waree Ngamkham
- Brazil - Laila Frizon
- Ukraine - Mariia Zheliaskova
- Vietnam - Trinh My Anh
The top 12 delegates shine during the evening gown competition
Draped in dazzling silver gowns, the top 12 candidates radiated elegance and confidence, captivating the audience with their commanding stage presence as they vie for the crown.
Top 12 candidates announced
The Top 12 delegates have been named.
Below are the candidates who will be advancing to the next round of the competition.
- Vietnam
- Russia
- Ethiopia
- Thailand
- Ukraine
- Philippines
- Poland
- Iceland
- Czech Republic
- Mexico
- Chile
- Brazil
Top 25 delegates dazzle in their swimsuits
Donning stunning metallic silver swimsuits, the Top 25 delegates paraded across the stage. As each delegate was introduced, the audience learned more about them, including their hobbies, causes, and advocacies.
Meet the panel of judges
As the delegates have been narrowed down to 25, we're a few steps closer to seeing the new queens.
This year’s selection committee includes creative director and art instructor Arthur Tselishchev, Colombian model and psychologist Miss Earth Air 2016 Michelle Gomez, AB Leisure Exponent, Inc.Jasper Vicencio, Miss Earth 2023 Drita Ziri, Miss Earth Founder Lorraine Schuck, former beauty queen Suzanne Gonzalez Gommer, general manager of Diamond Hotel Gino Marinas, and Vivienne Tan of Philippine Airlines.
The Philippines makes it to Top 25
The pageant's special award winners were announced by host James Deakin, with the Best in Swimsuit award going to Miss Earth Colombia Valentina Collazos and the Best in Evening Gown title claimed by Miss Earth Cuba Rachel Chang.
The Top 25 winners are also announced, with the Philippines' Joy Barcoma making it to the list.
Top 25:
- South Africa
- Argentina
- Northern Marianas
- Ukraine
- Thailand
- Moldova
- Namibia
- Canada
- Macau
- Russia
- Peru
- Iceland
- Korea
- Italy
- Vietnam
- Brazil
- Czech Republic
- India
- Ethiopia
- Poland
- United Arab Emirates
- Chile
- Netherlands
- Philippines
- Mexico (People's Choice)
82 delegates take the stage at Miss Earth 2025
The final night of the silver edition of the pageant has begun!
Kicking off the night, the 82 candidates introduced themselves wearing their national costumes via pre-recorded video, showcasing the culture and heritage of their respective countries.
Tonight’s host for the 25th anniversary coronation is James Deakin.
