Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old Danish model and beauty queen, made history by becoming the first Dane to ever win the prestigious Miss Universe title.
Born on November 13, 2003, Victoria’s path to the Miss Universe crown began in 2021, when she competed in Miss Denmark and finished as the second runner-up.
She later represented Denmark at Miss Grand International 2022, where she placed in the top 20.
This year’s Miss Universe competition, held in Mexico City, featured a performance by singer Robin Thicke and was hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo.
The event saw the field of contestants narrowed down to 30, with the semi-finalists showcasing their swimwear before 12 made it to the evening gown segment.
Here are six key things to know about Miss Universe 2024:
