USA’s Yolina Lindquist crowned Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam; India’s Vipra Mehta finishes in the top 21

Published on: Dec 21, 2025, 08:10:43 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri

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Yolina Lindquist crowned Miss Cosmo 2025 at the grand finale in Vietnam.

Yolina Lindquist of the USA was crowned Miss Cosmo 2025 in Vietnam, edging past strong global contenders as India’s Vipra Mehta finished in the top 21.

Amid dazzling performances and global celebrations of beauty and confidence, Yolina Lindquist of the United States took home the Miss Cosmo 2025 crown at the grand finale in Vietnam on Saturday night, December 20. She secured the title following a nail-biting final round, edging past the Philippines’ Chelsea Fernandez, who finished as the lone runner-up. (Also read: Miss Universe Iceland 2025 cuts ties with pageant organisation, says she was ‘removed without consent' after falling ill )

Yolina Lindquist takes home Miss Cosmo 2025 title

The outgoing titleholder, Indonesia’s Ketut Permata Juliastrid, crowned Yolina on stage amid much fanfare. The finale was elevated further by a vibrant Beauty Music Festival, adding glamour and energy to the celebrations.

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The competition’s top five finalists featured strong contenders from across the globe, including Gabriela Borges of Brazil, Italy Mora of Panama, and Myint Myat Moe from Myanmar. Myint Myat Moe also took home the Cosmo Social Ambassador title, while Chelsea Fernandez impressed audiences worldwide to win the Cosmo People’s Choice Award.

Throughout the pageant, Yolina stood out for her confidence, elegance, and commanding stage presence, ultimately securing her win. Other notable performers hailed from Vietnam, Colombia, Thailand, Zimbabwe, and Cuba, each leaving a strong impression during the contest.

How did India perform at Miss Cosmo 2025

Representing India, Vipra Mehta advanced to the top 21, competing alongside participants from Greece, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Cambodia, and Germany. Although she did not progress to the top 10, her showing on the international stage was widely appreciated.

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The grand finale featured a distinguished jury panel, including Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India. Celebrating beauty, talent, and self-assurance, Miss Cosmo 2025 proved to be a memorable global showcase. As the newly crowned queen, Yolina Lindquist now steps into her role, set to represent the pageant worldwide over the coming year.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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