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Transgender, indigenous contestants in historic Miss Universe pageant
BANGKOK: This year Angela Ponce will be making history as the first transgender contestant in Miss Universe beauty pageant’s 66-year history.
“Trans women have been persecuted and erased for so long. I’m showing that trans women can be whatever they want,” said Ponce, who was crowned Miss Spain earlier this year.
“I am proud to have the opportunity to use this platform for a message of inclusion, tolerance and respect for the LGBT+ community,” she said in an interview in Bangkok, where the finale is to be held on Dec 17.