Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.

More than 120 women from countries across the world partook Saturday night in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City. But just one won the whole shebang: 21-year-old Victoria Theilvig of Denmark.

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Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the 2024 Miss Universe winner. The 21-year-old from Denmark was crowned by Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua.

MissDenmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig has been crowned Miss Universe 2024 after competing against 125 contestants (down from 130 due to withdrawals and disqualifications) during the final night of the 73rd annual Miss Universe competition held in Mexico City.

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Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday, the first contestant from Denmark to achieve the honor.Marquez, 28, had earlier made history as the first mother to be crowned Miss Venezuela.