Who is Victoria Kj?r Theilvig? 73rd Miss Universe and the first Danish contestant ever to win the pageant

73rd Miss Universe:?Victoria Kj?r Theilvig has scripted history by becoming the first woman from Denmark to win the Miss Universe pageant. Held on November 16, 2024, at Mexico City’s Arena CDMX, Theilvig outshone 125 contestants across the world to win the esteemed crown. Here’s everything you need to know about this 20-year-old entrepreneur, dancer, and beauty queen.

Who is Victoria Kj?r Theilvig?

Born in 2004 in S?borg, Gribskov, in Denmark's Capital Region, Victoria grew up in Copenhagen before moving to the city's urban corner for her education and career. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in business and marketing from Lyngby Handelsgymnasium in Kongens Lyngby. She then took the entrepreneur way and established herself in the jewellery industry specialising in diamond sales.?

A passionate advocate for animal protection, Kj?r is also a professional dancer and dance instructor. "Dance has always been my escape, my way to express myself and connect with others," Victoria said in an interview after winning the crown.

Victoria Kj?r Theilvig’s journey to becoming Miss Universe

Victoria's journey began in 2021 when she first competed in Miss Danmark and became the second runner-up among 32 contestants. The following year she was officially appointed as Miss Grand Denmark. She represented her country at Miss Grand International in Indonesia against 67 contestants and reached the Top 20. It was in September 2024 when Victoria was crowned Miss Universe Denmark 2024 at Copenhagen’s Cirkusbygningen.

The winning answer of Victoria Kj?r Theilvig

At Miss Universe 2024, Victoria was asked about the most essential quality a Miss Universe should possess and her reply was - "A Miss Universe must be a symbol of empathy and action. She must listen to the world's challenges and use her platform to create tangible change. This means advocating for the voiceless, whether they are animals or people who need a champion."

For the uninitiated, Rhea Singha represented India this year at the 73rd Miss Universe. So far, India has only won three crowns in past with Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, and Harnaaz Sandhu bringing home the coveted title of Miss Universe.

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