Two transgender misses competed for the title of the world’s most beautiful woman this year.
Miss Portugal did well in the competition. PDO
Glass ceilings were broken in the traditional Miss Universe beauty pageant this year, as two transgender contestants participated in the competition. The crown of the world’s most beautiful woman was contested by 84 pageants around the world.
The history-making contestants made headlines all over the world even before the actual competition, because transgenders have never competed in Miss Universe before.
Portuguese Marina Machete Reis reached the top 20 misses in the competition. However, he was no longer included in the top ten.
of the Netherlands Rikkie Kollé did not rank in the top 20 misses. In the competition, prize places are not specified after 20 competitors.
Miss Portugal Marina Machete was among the 20 most beautiful women. PDO
Miss Netherlands Rikkie Valerie Kollé did not make it to the award places. PDO
Finland Paula Joukanen didn’t make the top 20 misses.
The Miss Universe title went to Nicaragua this year. The first ever Miss Universe competition has been won by Finn Armi Kuusela.