Sun Nov 17 06:08:38 UTC 2024: ## Denmark’s Victoria Kaiser Thelvig Crowned Miss Universe 2024

**Mexico City, Mexico –** Victoria Kaiser Thelvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024. The 73rd Miss Universe competition, held in Mexico, saw 130 contestants from 125 countries vying for the title. Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023 from Nicaragua, crowned the new winner.

Thelvig beat out a strong field of finalists. The top five were: Denmark, Nigeria (Chidimma Adansihna – 1st runner-up), Mexico (Maria Fernanda Beltran – 2nd runner-up), Thailand (Opal Suchata Chuangsri – 3rd runner-up), and Venezuela (Iliana Marquez – 4th runner-up).

India’s representative, Ria Singh, who won Miss Universe India earlier this year, made it to the top 30 but did not advance to the top 12. This marks the fourth time India has competed for the Miss Universe title without securing a win. Previous Indian winners include Sushmita Sen (1994), Lara Dutta, and Harnaaz Sandhu.

Singh, a Gujarat native, began her modeling career at 16 and holds a degree in Performing Arts from GLS University, Ahmedabad. She previously won Miss Teen Earth 2023 and Diva’s Miss Teen Gujarat 2020.

The competition saw a record number of participants and was marked by high levels of excitement and anticipation. The final results thrilled audiences worldwide and highlighted the beauty and talent of women from diverse backgrounds.

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