What else do we know about Fátima Bosch?

You might remember her name from the major controversy during the Miss Universe pageant when contestants walked out after an organizer’s remarks. After the commotion, Bosch continued her pathway to compete in the popular pageant.

But she’s more than a scandal. Originally from Teapa, Tabasco, 25-year-old studied fashion design at the Ibero-American University in Mexico City, Mexico, and at the Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti (NABA) in Milan, Italy. She also studied at the Lyndon Institute in the U.S., according to the BBC. It’s known that one of her main professional goals is to create sustainable designs and work with recycled materials. With this new win, we’re excited to see where she takes her fashion vision and how she’ll represent Mexico while at it.

“To all those Latina girls who are inspired by my story tonight, I would say to always believe in yourselves, in the beauty of your soul, your voice, and what you are capable of achieving. Never let anyone make you doubt your worth,” she wrote on her social media in Spanish after receiving the prestigious crown. “If a dream has touched your heart, it’s because you have the ability to achieve it. The road won’t be easy, there will be obstacles, but if you work hard, you will get there. I send you all my love and good vibes.”