Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.

Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is the new Miss Universe 2024, the first Danish contestant to take the crown. “Who are you?” a handler asked her moments after her crowning on Saturday night, in video shared to the competition’s official Instagram account.

Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig posted a photo to her Instagram page the morning after taking the crown.