Victoria Kjær Thelweg from Denmark was crowned Miss Universe.
Kier, an animal protection advocate and diamond saleswoman, defeated Miss Nigeria at the end of the 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City. Miss Mexico ranked third.
This is the first time that a Danish contestant has won the Miss Universe title.
“We can’t wait to see the amazing impact she will make as the new Miss Universe,” the pageant wrote. Social mediaWith a video of the winning moment. “Congratulations to Victoria Kier, Miss Universe 2024.”
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The competition was held at the Mexico City Arena, an indoor venue with a capacity of 20,000 people. Supporters inside chanted and waved flags from countries around the world.
The concert began with 131 mariachi musicians and singer Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas playing “Mexicana,” a song Emilio Estefan created for the contest.
The event was hosted by Mario Lopez. olivia culpo, Miss Universe 2012; Presenter Zuri Hall; Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018.
The organizers said that the number of competitors reached more than 120.
Some countries were represented this year for the first time, such as Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, Maldives, Moldova and Uzbekistan.
This is the third time Mexico has hosted Miss Universe.
Miss Nicaragua, Shinice Palacios, won the previous title Miss Universe Competing in El Salvador, she is the first from her country to wear the crown.
Ruboni Gabriel From the United States, she is crowned Miss Universe No. 71.