Denmark made history at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant as 21-year-old Victoria Kjaer was crowned the winner. This marked Denmark's first-ever victory in the coveted beauty pageant. Mexico's María Fernanda Beltrán finished as the first runner-up,

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant is underway in the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, and 12 participants have reached the Grand Finale, including Bolivia's Juliana Barrientos, Mexico's María Fernanda Beltrán and Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina.

The Miss Universe 2024 winner is Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig. The 21-year-old competed against 124 other women for the iconic crown.

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.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, from Denmark won the 73rd Miss Universe crown and made a sparkling style statement at the beauty pageant

Her breakthrough moment came in 2022 when she earned a place in the Top 20 at Miss Grand International. Her doll-like features earned her the nickname "Human Barbie," and she quickly became a global favourite among pageant fans.

Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig has been crowned Miss Universe 2024. The titleholder's winning answer was: ‘No matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strengths.

After almost three hours of competition in Mexico City, Theilvig was named 73rd Miss Universe, besting 124 other candidates.