Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe.
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The animal protection advocate who works in the diamond-selling business beat Miss Nigeria in the finale of the 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City.
Miss Mexico placed third.
It is the first time a Danish contestant has won Miss Universe.
The pageant was held in the Mexico City Arena, an indoor venue with a capacity for 20,000 people.
Supporters inside shouted and waved flags from countries around the world.
The ceremony began with 131 mariachi musicians and singer Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas playing Mexicana, a song created by Emilio Estefan for the contest.
The gala was hosted by Mario Lopez, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, presenter Zuri Hall and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
Organisers said there were more than 120 contestants.
Some countries were represented for the first time including Belarus, Eritrea, Guinea, Macau, Maldives, Moldova and Uzbekistan.
This is the third time Mexico has hosted Miss Universe.
Australian Associated Press
