Miss Malta Universe Beatrice Njoya became the oldest woman ever to compete in Miss Universe pageant. Aged 40, Njoya, a single mother of three children, originally hails from Cameroon and was also the oldest to be crowned Miss Malta Universe. She is a survivor of domestic and sexual abuse and works with local NGOs to combat violence against women.

Who is 40-year-old Beatrice Njoya, oldest woman to compete in Miss Universe?

Shyanne McIntosh, who represented Gibraltar at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City, is the shortest-ever contestant to have participated in the pageant's history. McIntosh, who is about 5 foot 1 inch-tall, said during the final, "I may be small, but I stand tall." McIntosh did not make it to the top 30 contestants.

5 ft 1 in tall Shyanne shortest woman to compete in Miss Universe

A video shows Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig being crowned as the 73rd Miss Universe by Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua. The 21-year-old, who triumphed over 125 contestants from around the world, including India’s Rhea Singha, became the first contestant from Denmark to clinch the title. Victoria, who hails from Copenhagen, holds a degree in business and marketing.

Video shows crowning moment of Denmark's Victoria Theilvig as Miss Universe

Victoria Kjaer, who won Miss Universe 2024 title, received annual salary of $250,000 apart from the Lumière de l’Infini crown featuring 23 golden South Sea pearls. As Miss Universe, she would be travelling to over 30+ countries, attending events, supporting causes and talking about important topics. She also won one-year supply of Miss Universe cosmetics, luxury jewellery, a Bulova watch.

What perks and prize money did the Miss Universe 2024 winner get?

Khadija Omar, Miss Universe 2024 contestant from Somalia, became the first woman to wear a hijab on the Miss Universe stage. The 23-year-old was also the first woman to represent Somalia at the Miss Universe competition. At Miss World 2021, she became the first pageant queen to wear a hijab. "My hijab is...not a limitation," Omar wrote on Instagram.

Khadija Omar becomes 1st woman to wear hijab on Miss Universe stage

Miss Egypt Logina Salah was the first woman with vitiligo to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. The 34-year-old mother, model, makeup artist, and TV presenter made it to the top 30 list in the pageant. Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes skin to lose its colour in patches. Notably, Victoria Kjaer has been crowned the 73rd Miss Universe.


Egypt's Salah 1st woman with vitiligo to compete at Miss Universe

The most number of Miss Universe winners have come from USA (nine), followed by Venezuela (seven). Puerto Rico has produced five Miss Universe winners, while four Miss Universe winners have come from Philippines. India, Mexico, South Africa and Sweden have produced three winners each. Victoria Kjaer won Miss Universe 2024 title, becoming the first woman from Denmark to do so.

Which country has the most Miss Universe winners?

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig has become the first woman from Denmark to win Miss Universe title. Victoria, who has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, is 21 years old and is an entrepreneur. She holds a degree in business and marketing. She's also an ex-professional dancer and has competed at Dance World Championships. In September, she was crowned Miss Universe Denmark 2024.

Who is Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig?

The 73rd Miss Universe finalists were asked, "What's your message to [women] watching you right now?" The winner Victoria Kjaer's answer was, "No matter where you come from, no matter your past, you can always choose to turn it into your strengths...You just gotta keep fighting...Never give up...Believe in yourself, your dreams, and that's exactly what you're going to do."

What was the winning answer at Miss Universe 2024?

Victoria Kjaer has been crowned the 73rd Miss Universe at the grand finale which was held in Mexico City. The 21-year-old was crowned by Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios, who is the 72nd Miss Universe. Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina was named the first runner-up, while Mexico's María Fernanda Beltrán was the second runner-up at the pageant. 