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.

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Theilvig is also the first winner to wear the Philippine-made “Lumière de l’Infini” (The Light of Infinity) Miss Universe crown. The crown was crafted in partnership between the Miss Universe organization and esteemed Filipino jewelry brand Jewelmer.