Meet Filipina Fuschia Anne Ravena, winner of transgender pageant Miss International Queen
Fuschia Anne Ravena is the third Filipino winner of the title
After Trixia Maristela in 2015 and Kevin Balot in 2012, Fuschia Anne Ravena is the third Filipino to win the Miss International Queen title.
Her winning answer
The contestants were questioned on how they will promote equality during the final round of questions and answers if they win the pageant. Revena's winning answer was: "My first message to everyone is to spread love peace, and unity because that is the most important thing that we do as of the moment and what's happening in the world right now."
"We live under one sky. And we breathe the same air. And we all live from differences where love is universal," she added.
Colombia and France were runners-up
Colombia’s Jasmine Jimenez got placed as the first runner-up, while France’s Aëla Chanel was placed in the second position.
Miss International Queen celebrates the LGBTQ+ community
The pageant that is dubbed as the world’s largest beauty pageant for transgender women was cancelled for two years due to the pandemic. The contest resumed this year at the during Pride Month in the Thai seaside town of Pattaya.
According to Alisa Phanthusak, the CEO of Miss Tiffany Show and the organiser of the beauty pageant, the competition celebrates gender equality.
A platform for trans people
Miss International Queen title brings together transgender people from around the world. It was launched over a decade ago to help transgender women feel more accepted by society.
Miss International Queen 2022 was held in Thailand
The contest held in Thailand has a different significance, as the country has one of Asia’s most open and visible lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, adding to its image of tolerance and attraction as a liberal holiday destination for foreign tourists. However, activists say Thai laws and institutions have yet to reflect changing social attitudes. LGBT+ people and same-sex couples are still discriminated against in the country.
Fuschia looks stunning in a custom-made silver gown
Miss International Queen Philippines 2022, Fuschia Ravena, exuded confidence and charm when she walked the ramp in custom designed gowns by Francis Libiran, a Filipino architect and fashion designer. Ravena looked mesmerising in a silver high-slit gown with a plunging neckline, which she paired with statement diamond earrings and high heels. She kept her black tresses open and went for a shimmery makeup and finished her look with a glossy nude lip shade.
Fuschia is a strong voice for trans rights
Fuschia has been a strong voice for transgender people and their rights. Right before taking the stage and owning the crown, the beauty queen took to her Instagram and shared a few thoughts. "A transwoman once said, "we have to be visible. We should not be ashamed of who we are." Tonight we claim our power and take our space as we celebrate diversity, visibility, and love."
"A few more minutes till we begin the preliminary competition and I and my @missinternationalqueen sisters are just as excited as everyone else. We hope to represent not only our countries but the community we take pride in. Don't miss this exclusive event and watch it online for only 399php this 8 pm (Philippine time) only on the Miss International Queen Pageant Facebook page. See you all!"
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