Limburg, July 9: Rikkie Valerie Kolle just scripted history by becoming the first transgender to be crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2023. Ona Moody, reigning as the beloved Miss Universe Netherlands 2022, gracefully joined R’Bonney Nola, the dazzling Miss Universe 2022. award the crown to her successor. Rikkie was up against nine contestants in fierce competition. Bar Council Enrolled Advocate Padma Lekshmi Becomes Kerala’s First Transgender Advocate.
Rikkie is a 22-year-old from Breda. He is of Dutch-Moluccan origin. The newly crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2023, Rikkie Valerie Kollé, is all set to proudly represent her nation alongside the national flag at the highly anticipated 72nd Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador. Amidst a gathering of global beauty and talent, Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel, will graciously hand over the crown to her deserving successor during the grand finale. First Transgender Fashion Show Organized in Surat, Gujarat to Raise Awareness of Third Gender People (View Photos).
Winner of Miss Universe Netherlands 2023
According to World360news, Rikkie wants to be a voice and role model for the QUEER community.
Another gem, singer Kim Petras, made history by becoming the first transgender woman to win the award for Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on February 6. In a remarkable achievement, the singer, along with British non-binary artist Sam Smith, claimed the prestigious award for their captivating collaboration, ‘Unholy’. Adorned in a matching red outfit, the artists made a stunning entrance, taking the stage. As they stood side by side, Sam Smith graciously stood behind Kim and entrusted her with the honor of accepting the award from none other than Madonna herself.
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