Biological man, Rikkie Valerie Kollé, crowned Miss Netherlands 2023.
A biological man won Miss Netherlands 2023 for the first time and will compete in the upcoming Miss Universe competition in El Salvador.
Rikkie Valerie Kolle, a 22-year-old Dutch-Moluccan transgender model, bested ten finalists and was crowned Miss Netherlands 2023 on Saturday, July 8, at the AFAS Theater in Leusden.
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 new Miss Universe Netherlands made history as she became the first-ever transgender woman to win the national title. She is also only the second transgender person to have participated in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant. The trailblazer before her was Spain’s Angela Ponce, who made history in 2018.
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.
Who is Rikkie Valerie Kolle? The answer to that question has taken the world by storm as this remarkable individual made history by becoming the first-ever transgender woman to win the coveted title of Miss Universe Netherlands. With her extraordinary beauty, grace, and strength, Rikkie Valerie Kolle has shattered barriers and inspired countless individuals around the globe. However, as her triumph sparked celebration, it also ignited a dark side, as online platforms became a breeding ground for slander and hate. Despite the challenges she faces, Rikkie Valerie Kolle’s resilience and determination continue to shine brightly, reminding us all of the power of authenticity and the importance of standing up against discrimination.
Reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel of the USA graced the historic 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 is also only the second transgender person to have participated in the prestigious Miss Universe pageant. The trailblazer before her was Spain’s Angela Ponce, who made history in 2018.
26-year-old Nathalie Mogbelzada from Amsterdam was named first runner-up while Habiba Mostafa and Lou Dirchs were awarded Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media, respectively.
Kolle was trolled on Twitter by a number of conservatives. Most of them called her a “male” and a “male” due to the ongoing culture war that raises questions about transitioned biological males participating in women’s beauty pageants.
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