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Miss Philippines, Trixie Maristela Wins The World's Biggest Transgender Beauty Pageant 2015
Yes, He used to be a man! Trixie Maristela was crowned Miss International Queen 2015 on Friday at a contest in Thailand billed as the world’s largest transgender pageant. The 29-year-old beat 26 other competitors for the coveted crown, with second and third place going to contestants from Brazil and Thailand respectively.
Thailand remains a largely conservative society, with no laws recognize same-sex unions. But it has a prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, with many members playing leading roles in its entertainment industry.