Last night, the Miss Universe 2024 competition came to a close with Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig being crowned the winner and receiving the South Sea pearl tiara from last year’s titleholder, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. Theilvig’s win was followed by first runner-up Miss Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina and second runner-up Miss Mexico Maria Fernanda Beltran.
The top five contestants for the annual competition, held this year in Mexico City and hosted by former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, also included Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri and Miss Venezuela Ileana Márquez. The quintet were selected from over 120 contestants from around the world.
The 73rd Miss Universe competition held a preliminary round of 30 contestants on Nov. 14 before airing the top 12 finalists on Saturday. During the preliminary round, the contestants paid homage to the cultural heritage and creativity of their homelands with the 2024 Miss Universe National Costumes show, which took place ahead of the swimsuit section.
For the swimsuit section of the competition, contestants opted for modern takes on one-pieces and two-pieces in cool blue and purple tones. They paired their swimsuits with a gold cape and metallic platform sandals, with many contestants opting to accessorize with statement earrings and some styling their looks with necklaces and bracelets. The delegates had the opportunity to make a selection from six silhouettes and colors from the official Miss Universe Organization brand. Last year, the organization entered into licensing for merchandizing across several categories, including beauty.
Below, take a look at the swimwear looks from the Miss Universe 2024 top five contestants.
Miss Universe 2024 Winner, Miss Denmark – Victoria Kjaer
Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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First Runner-Up, Miss Nigeria – Cnidimma Adetshina
Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, walks on stage in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on Nov. 16, 2024 in Mexico City.
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Second Runner-Up, Miss Mexico – María Fernanda Beltrán
Miss Mexico, Maria Fernanda Beltran, walks on stage in The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – show at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City.
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Miss Thailand – Suchata Chuangsri
Miss Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City.
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Venezuela – Ileana Márquez
Miss Venezuela Ileana Marquez participates in the The 73rd Miss Universe Competition – Preliminary Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 14, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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The 2024 Miss Universe pageant was held in Mexico City on Saturday night. Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned with a South Sea pearl tiara by Jewelmer, while the first and second runners-up were Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina and Maria Fernanda Beltran of Mexico, respectively. Hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, the pageant featured a performance from Robin Thicke. Sponsors for the 2024 competition included Bulova and Pandora.
