Annual international pageant competition
Miss Trans Global is an annual international pageant for transgender women .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] The event broadcasts live on multiple social networking websites from London , England . It has gained traction for transgender advocacy , raising awareness about queer culture and LGBT concerns, particularly in countries where transphobia and homophobia are prevalent.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] The pageant presents itself as a safe space for transgender women to share their experiences through speeches, talent shows, and art.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
Mela Habijan of the Philippines won the first edition of Miss Trans Global in an event held virtually on September 12, 2020.[ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17] [ 18] Sruthy Sithara of India won the second edition where she was the first Indian transgender woman to win an international transgender pageant.[ 19] The current winner is Piano Sarocha Akaros of Thailand , who was crowned on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in London , United Kingdom .[ 20] [ 21]
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^ "Filipina Mela Habijan wins Miss Trans Global 2020" . Rappler . September 13, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021 .
^ Cruz, Lorenzo (September 14, 2020). "Filipino transgender Mela Franco Habijan crowned Miss Trans Global 2020" . Good News Pilipinas . Retrieved October 5, 2021 .
^ "Filipina Mela Franco Habijan named Miss Trans Global 2020" . ABS-CBN News . September 13, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021 .
^ "Miss Trans Global 2020: Pinay Transgender Mela Franco Habijan Wins Online Pageant" . Philippine News . September 14, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021 .
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^ "At this international pageant, trans women around the world blend beauty and activism" . opb . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .
^ Schönfeld, Nick (January 19, 2024). "At this international pageant, trans women around the world blend beauty and activism" . NPR . Retrieved February 12, 2024 .