Biological Male to Compete in Miss Universe

A biological male won the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant.

Rikkie Valerie Kollé took victory Saturday night in the Miss Universe Netherlands 2023.

Kollé, 22, became the first transgender to be declared the winner for the national title.

The Dutch-Moluccan model and actress will be the second biological male to compete in the Miss Universe pageant.

“A man just won ‘Miss Netherlands’ 2023,” Eva Vlaardingerbroek said.

“Considering the fact that we live in a post-Truth world, I wasn’t even expecting anything else. It’s all so predictable and unoriginal at this point,” she added.

A man just won “Miss Netherlands” 2023.

Considering the fact that we live in a post-Truth world, I wasn’t even expecting anything else. It’s all so predictable and unoriginal at this point. pic.twitter.com/j6NKo2cCvu

— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) July 9, 2023

WATCH:

Biological male wins Miss Universe Netherlands, women’s beauty pageant. pic.twitter.com/kFlKqykdPT

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 9, 2023

From Pageant Circle:

The 22-year-old Dutch-Moluccan model and actress living in Breda succeeds Ona Moody and will now prepare to represent the Netherlands at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador.

Nathalie Mogbelzada, 26, from Amsterdam, was named first runner-up while Habiba Mostafa and Lou Dirchs were awarded Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media, respectively.

Reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel of the USA graced the glittering event as a special guest.

The new Miss Universe Netherlands made history as she became the first-ever transgender woman to win the national title.

She will be the second transgender representative at the Miss Universe pageant next to Spain’s Angela Ponce who participated in 2018.

These pictures illustrate the absurdity of our world.

Miss Netherlands 2023

Winner (male) vs the runner-up (female): pic.twitter.com/HMkg40j890

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 9, 2023

This dude just won “Miss” Netherlands 2023 🤡 pic.twitter.com/5lFZWKNFe7

— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) July 9, 2023

Here were the 10 finalists for Miss Netherlands 2023.

The guy on the far left of the picture won. 🤮 pic.twitter.com/80w74ShVmS

— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) July 9, 2023

Mint reports:

Kollé, aspires to be a prominent voice and role model for the Queer community, and aims to dedicate her career to supporting individuals who have faced rejection from their families during their transition journey.

The Dutch-Moluccan beauty queen has said that she envisions a world where no one’s path to authenticity is obstructed, and she is determined to champion self-expression, as reported by Times Now.

In a recent interaction with World360news, Kollé emphasized her belief in the importance of remaining true to oneself. She intends to use her platform to empower others and ensure that no one faces barriers or discrimination in expressing their identity.

Rikkie Valerie Kollé’s journey to success included overcoming personal obstacles, particularly after embracing her identity. Throughout it all, Kollé finds solace and unwavering support from her family, whom she holds dear as a vital source of encouragement.

About coming out as transgender, Rikkie said, “I know better than anyone what it’s like to feel alone and not be surrounded by only positive thoughts.”