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One of the world's biggest transgender business tycoons Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib has purchased The Miss Universe Organisation for US 20 million. The announcement was made by her company on Wednesday.&nbsp; 
 
Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd., is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She is also a well known trans activist and helped establish a nonprofit group, Life Inspired For Transsexual Foundation, to promote trans rights. 
 
JKN said it acquired the rights to the Miss Universe pageant from IMG Worldwide LLC, a sports, talent and events marketing company that has held the Miss Universe Organisation since 2015.&nbsp; 
 
Miss Universe Organisation has changed hands before. Former US President Donald Trump was part owner of the pageant rights from 1996 until IMG's purchase. 
 
JKN said it has established a subsidiary in the United States, JKN Metaverse Inc., to own the Miss Universe Organisation. The Miss Universe pageant is broadcast in 165 countries.&nbsp; 
 
In a statement, Chakrapong described the purchase as "a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio. JKN, which is involved in content distribution, beverages, food supplements, beauty and consumer products, said the Miss Universe name will be used to promote its consumer products. 
 
A profile of Chakrapong in the Bangkok Post newspaper earlier this year said in her youth, she studied at an all-male school where she was harassed for identifying as female. After attaining financial success, she spent 40 million baht (USD 1 million) on sex reassignment surgery and other procedures, the newspaper reported. 
 
While Thailand enjoys a positive international reputation when it comes to the rights and lifestyles of LGBTQ communities, the absence of a procedure for transgender people to change their legal gender, coupled with insufficient legal protections and social stigma, limits transgender people's access to services and exposes them to daily indignities, New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a report last year.

One of the world's biggest transgender business tycoons Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib has purchased The Miss Universe Organisation for US 20 million. The announcement was made by her company on Wednesday.

One of the world's biggest transgender business tycoons Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib has purchased The Miss Universe Organisation for US 20 million. The announcement was made by her company on Wednesday. Chakrapong Anne Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd., is a celebrity in Thailand who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman. She is also a well known trans activist and helped establish a nonprofit group, Life Inspired For Transsexual Foundation, to promote trans rights. JKN said it acquired the rights to the Miss Universe pageant from IMG Worldwide LLC, a sports, talent and events marketing company that has held the Miss Universe Organisation since 2015. Miss Universe Organisation has changed hands before. Former US President Donald Trump was part owner of the pageant rights from 1996 until IMG's purchase. JKN said it has established a subsidiary in the United States, JKN Metaverse Inc., to own the Miss Universe Organisation. The Miss Universe pageant is broadcast in 165 countries. In a statement, Chakrapong described the purchase as "a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio. JKN, which is involved in content distribution, beverages, food supplements, beauty and consumer products, said the Miss Universe name will be used to promote its consumer products. A profile of Chakrapong in the Bangkok Post newspaper earlier this year said in her youth, she studied at an all-male school where she was harassed for identifying as female. After attaining financial success, she spent 40 million baht (USD 1 million) on sex reassignment surgery and other procedures, the newspaper reported. While Thailand enjoys a positive international reputation when it comes to the rights and lifestyles of LGBTQ communities, the absence of a procedure for transgender people to change their legal gender, coupled with insufficient legal protections and social stigma, limits transgender people's access to services and exposes them to daily indignities, New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a report last year.

Thai trans business tycoon buys Miss Universe organisation

Miss Universe pageant, which started in the year 1952 and has over 190 countries as participants, celebrates women of all backgrounds and cultures. The global annual pageant aims to empower women to develop the confidence they require to achieve the best on every front. India, which has won three Miss Universe titles since its inception, is among the top 8 countries that have the most Miss Universe winners till date. Just like most other industries and fields, in the last seven decades, India has shined bright in the fashion industry too.

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Miss Universe is finally coming back.

As per the latest information from The Miss Universe Organisation, the 69th pageant is returning with a live broadcast. The event will take place on May 16.

Last year’s Miss Universe pageant could not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. So this one’s coming back after a year and a half.&nbsp;

In a statement, Miss Universe Organization president Paula M. Shugart said, "We have spent months planning and preparing safety precautions to develop this edition of MISS UNIVERSE—one that will be memorable, special and totally innovative. I look forward to seeing this work come to fruition and crowning a new Miss Universe in May."

The live event is taking place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

As for organizing the pageant amid the pandemic, COVID-19 safety rules include contestants quarantining upon arrival with frequent testing leading up to the show, mask use and social distancing.

The audience is also said to be kept “limited”. The tickets and more information on The Miss Universe pageant will not be made available until the end of March.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/miss-universe-zozibini-tunzi-take-a-look-at-heart-warming-moments-from-the-evening-267117">Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi</a> will crown her successor at the end of the show.

Miss Universe is finally coming back. As per the latest information from The Miss Universe Organisation, the 69th pageant is returning with a live broadcast. The event will take place on May 16.

Miss Universe is finally coming back. As per the latest information from The Miss Universe Organisation, the 69th pageant is returning with a live broadcast. The event will take place on May 16. Last year’s Miss Universe pageant could not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. So this one’s coming back after a year and a half. In a statement, Miss Universe Organization president Paula M. Shugart said, "We have spent months planning and preparing safety precautions to develop this edition of MISS UNIVERSE—one that will be memorable, special and totally innovative. I look forward to seeing this work come to fruition and crowning a new Miss Universe in May." The live event is taking place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. As for organizing the pageant amid the pandemic, COVID-19 safety rules include contestants quarantining upon arrival with frequent testing leading up to the show, mask use and social distancing. The audience is also said to be kept “limited”. The tickets and more information on The Miss Universe pageant will not be made available until the end of March. Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi will crown her successor at the end of the show.

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Miss Philippines has been crowned as Miss Universe 2018. &nbsp;Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned at a gala ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday. Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India`s Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20.

Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a dazzling red gown with a thigh-high slit. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who comes from South Africa.

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In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe.

She said: "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something.

"And if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity would not brew and foster, and children would have a smile on their face." negativity."

The winner, who pipped 93 other contestants to win the title, has a love for the arts and holds a Master degree in Music Theory. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spains-angela-ponce-becomes-first-transgender-woman-to-compete-in-miss-universe-184635">Also read:&nbsp;Angela Ponce becomes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spains-angela-ponce-becomes-first-transgender-woman-to-compete-in-miss-universe-184635">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/spains-angela-ponce-becomes-first-transgender-woman-to-compete-in-miss-universe-184635"> transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe </a> 
 
South Africa`s Tamaryn Green was named the first runner-up. A medical student, her favourite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world."

The second runner-up, Miss Venezeula Sthefany Guterrez is studying to be a lawyer in her home country.

Miss Philippines has been crowned as Miss Universe 2018. Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned at a gala ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday. Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots.

Miss Philippines has been crowned as Miss Universe 2018. Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned at a gala ceremony in Bangkok on Sunday. Miss South Africa and Miss Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India`s Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20. Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a dazzling red gown with a thigh-high slit. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who comes from South Africa. Miss Universe 2018 is... PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh — Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018 × In the final question round, Gray was asked about the most important lesson she has learnt in life and how would she apply it in her time as Miss Universe. She said: "I work a lot in the slums of Manila and life there is very poor and sad. I have always taught myself to look for the beauty in it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and I would bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining and to asses where I could give something and provide something. "And if I could also teach people to be grateful, we could have an amazing world where negativity would not brew and foster, and children would have a smile on their face." negativity." The winner, who pipped 93 other contestants to win the title, has a love for the arts and holds a Master degree in Music Theory. Also read: Angela Ponce becomes first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe South Africa`s Tamaryn Green was named the first runner-up. A medical student, her favourite quote is from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world." The second runner-up, Miss Venezeula Sthefany Guterrez is studying to be a lawyer in her home country.

Philippines' Catriona Elisa Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018

Philippines' Catriona Elisa Gray wins Miss Universe 2018