First trans woman crowned winner of Miss Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kollé has been crowned Miss Netherlands 2023, making her the first trans woman to take home the competition’s title. 

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Kolle, who is 22, will also represent #TheNetherlands at the next #MissUniverse #competition as the second #trans #woman to do so, following #Spain’s #AngelaPonce in 2018. The #pageant’s parent organisation began allowing #transgender #women to #compete in 2012.

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Dutch trans woman Rikkie Kolle wins Miss Nederland title - DutchNews.nl

Beauty pagent history was made in the Netherlands this weekend with the election of trans woman Rikkie Kolle as Miss Nederland 2023. Kolle “has shone throughout the entire show,” the judges said. “She has a very strong story and a clear mission. The jury is convinced that the organisers will be able to work with this young woman with a great deal of pleasure.” Kolle, who is 22, will also represent the Netherlands at the next Miss Universe competition as...

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