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She became the first Danish contestant to win the long-running beauty pageant, beating Miss Nigeria and Miss Mexico in the final round. Frenchwoman Indira Ampiot finished in the top 30.
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Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe, the first Dane to win the title.
“I’ve worked so hard. I’ve worked so hard to make a name for myself again and for me to make history by standing here today as the first woman from Denmark to win the title of Miss Universe, This is unprecedented, and I know that Denmark and Europe in general will be very proud,” Victoria Kjær Theilvig said at a press conference after her victory.
This animal protection activist and diamond professionalThe 21-year-old beat Miss Nigeria in the 73rd edition of the pageant held in Mexico City, with Miss Mexico placing third.
Frenchwoman Indira Ampiot finished in 20th place in the rankings. « Everything is fine, a little disappointed, it’s true, not to have been further than the top 30, but I tell myself that I was still classifiedshe announced in a story on Instagram. It’s great, and in any case, I’m still happy with my performance. »
The event, which took place at the 20,000-capacity Mexico City Arena, was highlighted by a mariachi performance and a performance of “Mexicana” by singer Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas.
More than 120 candidates participated in the competition, including the first participations of Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, Maldives, Moldova and Uzbekistan.
Video editor • Theo Farrant
Additional sources • adaptation: Serge Duchêne
