About:

Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist is the representative from the United States. Of Swiss and American descent and born in 2003, she was crowned at the Miss Cosmo 2025 Grand Finale held on the evening of December 20, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. She officially became the owner of the “Impactful Crown” — a symbol of a new generation of beauty queens defined by intelligence and social responsibility.

At the age of 22, Yolina Lindquist boasts an outstanding academic record, having graduated with four bachelor’s degrees from Southern Illinois University in Marketing, International Economics and Finance, German, and International Trade. During her studies, she held leadership roles in six student organizations, participated in numerous academic and social activities, and traveled to 16 countries, fostering a multi-dimensional perspective on culture and people.

Parallel to her education, Yolina chose to pursue a career in Community Engagement and Talent Acquisition. Prior to joining Miss Cosmo 2025, she established the community project “Courage Over Cancer,” inspired by her personal experience as someone in a high-risk group and having witnessed three family members battle the disease. The project has raised over $20,000 for cancer research while providing ongoing visitation and emotional support for hospital patients.

Throughout Miss Cosmo 2025, Yolina Lindquist demonstrated consistent confidence across all performance and interview segments, particularly the debate round — the competition’s signature highlight. In the Top 2 alongside Runner-up Chelsea Fernandez, Yolina presented a detailed roadmap to expand “Courage Over Cancer,” emphasizing the importance of community collaboration, social organizations, and long-term investment in medical research.

With clear logic, sharp critical thinking, and a consistent life direction, Yolina Lindquist was highly appraised by the Miss Cosmo organizers for her “Impactful Beauty” — a beauty rooted in intellect, empathy, and practical action. Her title reflects a journey built upon education, social responsibility, and a commitment to creating lasting changes for the community.

About: Miss Cosmo 2025 Runner-up Chelsea Fernandez hails from Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. She officially secured her place in the Top 2 at the Miss Cosmo 2025 Grand Finale, held on December 20, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City. Chelsea Fernandez studied Mass Communication, majoring in Broadcast Journalism. Before gaining public recognition through the pageant circuit, she excelled in various roles, including host, model, brand ambassador, and journalist. For Chelsea, beauty pageants are more than just a platform for self-presentation; they are vital spaces for her to raise her voice regarding the social issues she is passionate about. Beginning her pageant journey in 2016, Chelsea Fernandez has faced numerous challenges and setbacks. Her late foster mother was her constant pillar of support, motivating her to never abandon her dreams. Between 2019 and 2025, she competed in two of the world’s major international pageants. In 2019, she participated in Miss Earth Philippines and won the Miss Philippines Water 2019 title. In 2025, Chelsea was appointed as the Philippine representative for Miss Cosmo 2025. At Miss Cosmo 2025, Chelsea Fernandez maintained a consistent performance from the very beginning. She left a significant mark by placing in the Top 17 of the T.E.A Cosmo Carnival by Nam A Bank, the Top 5 Best of Vietnam (Ao dai), winning the Cosmo People’s Choice with over 1 million votes, and receiving the Best in Evening Gown award. During the interview portion, Chelsea addressed the topic of gender bias and introduced her community initiative, the “Paradise of the Mangroves Reforestation Project.” Through this, she demonstrated her clear personal convictions, leadership mindset, and commitment to aligning social responsibility with long-term development goals. With a message championing women’s leadership and a resilient journey spanning nearly a decade, Chelsea Fernandez was highly appraised by the Miss Cosmo organizers for her persuasive communication skills, modern mindset, and clear direction in life. Beyond her professional stage presence, she was beloved by her fellow contestants for her friendly nature, humor, and positive energy—key elements that define her as an inspiring Miss Cosmo Runner-up.