Dyan Castillejo

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<div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAzBdndsqCf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnews-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A25617576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>It was a night of back-to-back firsts for Miss Universe Denmark Victoria Theilvig as she celebrated her 21st birthday: it was the candidates&#x27; first time stepping foot in the pageant&#x27;s official venue and first time seeing the new Miss Universe crown. </p><p>&quot;This is the best way I can ever imagine spending my 21st birthday. I am so happy because we&#x27;re seeing the crown. We&#x27;re here at the Arena for the first time so everything is amazing,&quot; said the Søborg beauty. </p><p>The beauty queen is also an entrepreneur who started an eyelash extension business at the age of 16. </p><p>&quot;I love to connect with my customers, I love to make them feel at home. If there&#x27;s something in there heart they want to share, I&#x27;m always there to listen and for me that&#x27;s such a wholesome experience while being creative.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/11/14/jewelmer-took-2-years-to-create-light-of-infinity-crown-for-miss-universe-1451"><strong>Jewelmer took 2 years to create &#x27;Light of Infinity&#x27; crown for Miss Universe</strong></a></div><p>She considers herself a creative person with three advocacies. These are animal protection, mental health, and volunteer work.</p><p>&quot;To be able to win the crown for Denmark will mean everything to me. This is what I have been working on my whole life. I want to make history not only for Denmark since we haven&#x27;t had a Miss Universe [crown] before, but also make history for Europe.&quot;</p><p>Theilvig said that she wishes to show the world that Europe can be as good as the world in the realm of pageantry.</p><p>The former professional dancer said she has also been preparing a lot to achieve her life-long dream. </p><p>&quot;I have been traveling the whole world around to prepare for this final moment because I believe we have to bring a little each of something from all around the world so I will get a 360-degree package for the Miss Universe.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUJCWhyDJV/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fnews-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A25618473.700000048%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="878" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>NEW CROWN</strong> </div><div><span data-teams="true" id="isPasted"><span color="" UI="" white-space:=""></span></span></div><p>Meanwhile, Miss Universe sisters Philippines Chelsea Manalo and Thailand Opal Suchata Chuangsri were full of enthusiasm after the new crown was revealed along with the responsibilities lined up for this year’s winner.  </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/11/14/detalye-ng-bagong-miss-universe-crown-ipinakita-na-sa-mga-kandidata-2034"><strong>Detalye ng bagong Miss Universe crown ipinakita na sa mga kandidata</strong></a></div><p>For its 73rd edition, the Miss Universe unveiled its first-ever Filipino-crafted crown that featured 23 South Sea Pearls.</p><p>“I had goosebumps all over my body and up to my cheeks and I almost cried because it was so beautiful,” said Chuangsri</p><p>“I still can’t find words to describe it,” she added.</p><p>For Chelsea, she said she also got very emotional.</p><p>“Hearing the story pa lang of how it was made— it’s not just about the pearl anymore, it’s about the Filipino people, the culture, the skills to bring it into the universal stage,” the Bulacan pride said. “Nakaka-proud.” </p><p>“It’s about uniting all women together and making us feel empowered,” Manalo said.</p><p>When asked about the job that being the next Miss Universe entails, both girls said they’re ready. </p><p>“I’ve always felt like I’m ready,” said the Thai beauty. “I could work my whole life and I get to be Miss Universe”. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/11/14/look-filipino-made-miss-universe-2024-crown-one-of-the-best-1403"><strong>LOOK: Filipino-made Miss Universe 2024 crown ‘one of the best’</strong></a></div><p><strong></strong>“I love to travel so when they said we’re gonna be traveling to 35 countries, I’m gonna go for that,” Manalo answered.</p><p>The Philippine bet also said that the production is going to be “really amazing” so it truly is going to be a one-of-a-kind show.</p><p>“You’re going to love the dance that we’re going to be doing,” said Manalo.</p><p>For Opal, “from what we’ve rehearsed it’s going to be really special. It’s going to be very fun. It’s going to be in your hearts forever.”</p><p>The highly anticipated preliminary night will be held November 15, Manila time.</p>

<p>It was a night of back-to-back firsts for Miss Universe Denmark Victoria Theilvig as she celebrated her 21st birthday.</p>

It was a night of back-to-back firsts for Miss Universe Denmark Victoria Theilvig as she celebrated her 21st birthday.

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Double surprise for Miss Universe Denmark Victoria Theilvig on 21st birthday

Double surprise for Miss Universe Denmark Victoria Theilvig on 21st birthday

Dyan Castillejo,

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Published Nov 15, 2024 12:17 AM PHT

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