Transgender Woman Makes History by Winning Miss Netherlands
In a groundbreaking moment, Rikkie Kollé, a 22-year-old transgender woman from Breda in the Netherlands, has been crowned Miss Netherlands and is now set to represent the country in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador later this year.
Last Saturday, amidst cheers and applause, Kollé was announced as the winner of the prestigious Miss Netherlands pageant, marking a significant milestone in the country’s history. The competition’s website proudly proclaimed that this is the first time a transgender woman has emerged victorious in the contest, applauding Kollé’s unwavering determination and her compelling personal story.
Expressing her joy and gratitude on Instagram, Kollé wrote, “I am proud to have made my community proud. I want to share my story and prove that anything is possible. Yes, I am transgender, but I am still Rikkie, and that’s what truly matters to me. I am ready to take on this incredible journey and cherish every moment.”
This historic win places Kollé in the esteemed company of Angela Ponce from Miss Spain, who became the first transgender woman to win a national beauty pageant in 2018. As Miss Netherlands 2023, Kollé aims to be a voice and a role model for women and diverse gender groups, particularly those who may feel isolated or marginalized.
The Netherlands, known for its progressive values, has previously only clinched the Miss Universe crown once, back in 1989, with Angela Visser claiming the coveted title.
Transgender women make history Win the Miss Netherlands (Miss Nederland) pageant and prepare to represent the Miss Universe crown. in El Salvador later this year.
This is the moment that Rikkie Kollé, a 22-year-old transgender woman from Breda, in the south of the Netherlands, has announced Being crowned and crowned Miss Netherlands Amid cheers and applause, In the final competition last Saturday (July 8)
The website of the competition states that This is the first time in the history of the Netherlands. that a transgender woman wins this contest Throughout the competition Galle shines brightly Including showing determination and telling a clear story
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while an instagram post could express joy and gratitude By writing a message that “I can do it. I did my group proud. And shows that it is possible, yes, I am transgender. and I want to share my story But I’m still Ricky. And that’s what’s important to me. I can do this myself and love every second of it.”
Throughout the competition, which selected hundreds of contestants, only 10 finalists remained. along with encouraging others to be inspired
In a video clip she posted to Instagram last month, Galle said: “Miss Universe asks us to describe ourselves in one word. The word I chose was ‘victory’ because since I was a little boy I overcame everything that came my way, I am now, you are standing here. As a strong, confident and inspiring trans woman.”
Colle is the second transgender woman in the world to win a national beauty pageant after Angela Ponce of Miss Spain in 2018.
after this she will represent the Netherlands. in the Miss Universe competition that will happen at the end of this year in El Salvador
Colle said on the competition’s website that as Miss Netherlands 2023, she wants to be a voice and a role model for women. and various gender groups She knows better than anyone who feels alone And not only positive thoughts surround that?
The Netherlands has only ever won the Miss Universe pageant, Angela Visser, in 1989.
Photo from: Miss Nederland / rikkievaleriekolle
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