Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe.
Kjaer, an animal protection lawyer who works in diamond sales, defeated Miss Nigeria at the end of the 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City. Miss Mexico came third.
It is the first time that a Danish contestant has won Miss Universe.
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The parade was held at the Mexico City Arena, an indoor venue with a capacity of 20,000 people. Supporters inside shouted and waved flags of countries around the world.
The ceremony started with 131 mariachi musicians and singer Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas playing “Mexicana”, a song created by Emilio Estefan for the competition.
The gala was organized by Mario López; Olivia Culpo, Miss Universe 2012; host Zuri Hall; and Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018.
Organizers said there were more than 120 participants.
“We can’t wait to see the incredible impact she will make as our next Miss Universe,” the contest wrote on social media, along with a video of the winning moment. “Congratulations Victoria Kjaer Miss Universe 2024.”
This year, some countries were represented for the first time, such as Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, the Maldives, Moldova and Uzbekistan.
This is the third time that Mexico has organized Miss Universe.
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the previous one Ms Universe match in El Salvador, the first to wear her country’s crown.
R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States was crowned the 71st Miss Universe.
