Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024
Newly crowned Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark, beat out more than 120 contestants
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe on Nov 16, the first contestant from Denmark to achieve the honour.
The 21-year-old dancer, entrepreneur and animal rights activist beat out more than 120 contestants in the pageant’s 73rd edition held in Mexico City.
First runner-up was Chidimma Adetshina, a law student representing Nigeria, followed by Maria Fernanda Beltran of Mexico, Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand and Ileana Marquez of Venezuela. Marquez, 28, had earlier made history as the first mother to be crowned Miss Venezuela.
Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024
Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, is crowned Miss Universe 2024 in the 73rd Miss Universe Competition in Mexico City on 16 Nov 2024
Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition.
The 21-year-old, a competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer, beat more than 120 other contestants to win the annual beauty pageant in Mexico City on Saturday night.
She was applauded by other contestants on stage as she accepted the tiara from reigning titleholder Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.
Victoria Kjaer Theilvig wins Miss Universe 2024, the first Miss Denmark to take crown
Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the new Miss Universe 2024, the first Danish contestant to take the crown.
“Who are you?” a handler asked her moments after her crowning on Saturday night, in video shared to the competition’s official Instagram account. “Miss Universe!” she shrieked excitedly, jumping up and down. The 21-year-old describes herself as an animal protection advocate, entrepreneur and former pro dancer.
The morning after her win, she posted pictures of herself in a hotel bathrobe, wearing her crown and displaying her sash. “First sunrise as Miss Universe,” Kjaer wrote, “Waking up with gratitude, dreams, and a crown − ready to embrace this incredible journey.”
Fuming Miss Universe fans insist Miss Thailand was ROBBED of victory as Miss Denmark is crowned winner for the first time in the competition's history
Denmark's Victoria Kjær Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe winner 2024- becoming the first Dane to ever win the competition last night.
However fuming fans of the beauty contest took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to insist Miss Thailand Suchata Chuangsri was robbed of the victory at the 73rd Miss Universe final on Saturday evening in Mexico City. The 21-year-old native of Phuket province, who studies international relations at the Faculty of Political Science at Thammasat University, impressed viewers with her answers during the question round. Suchata, who was the third runner-up, was asked what qualities must someone have to be a truly successful leader, she replied: 'Empathy, because no matter how good you are, no matter what kind of education you have, in the end, you need empathy to care about your people.'
After Miss Denmark walked away with the crown, viewers rushed to social media claiming 'Miss Thailand was robbed', with one person saying: 'Her answers for both of the questions were on point and has hit its mark!' Another said: 'Miss Thailand was robbed I fully agree with you on that one. omnye loo hayi chaaa bandla pity party didn't work for her this time.' Someone else said: 'Miss Thailand was robbed from the crown smfh.' Another added: 'Miss Thailand was robbed best first answer.' Another person added: 'Miss Nigeria and Miss Thailand were so robbed.'
Miss Universe 2024
Victoria Kjær Theilvig 16 Nov 2024
Miss Universe 2024 was the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 16, 2024.
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua crowned Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark as her successor at the end of the event. Theilvig's victory marked Denmark's first win in the pageant's history.
Contestants from a record 125 countries and territories competed in the pageant, surpassing the previous record of 94 entrants set in 2018.
Miss Universe 1952 - The first Miss Universe pageant
Armi Kuusela of Finland as Miss Universe 1952
Miss Universe 1952 was the first Miss Universe pageant, held at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California, United States on 28 June 1952.
At the end of the event, actress Piper Laurie crowned Armi Kuusela of Finland as Miss Universe 1952. It was the first victory of Finland in the history of the pageant.
Contestants from 30 countries and territories participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Bob Russell. The competition featured the Romanov Imperial Nuptial Crown, which was previously owned by a Russian czar. The crown was said to have 1,535 diamonds, 300 carats, and was valued at $500,000.
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