Rikkie Valerie Kollé created history on July 8, 2023, when she was named Miss Netherlands 2023 and became the first transgender model to hold the title.
The winner of the beauty contest, who is from Breda, according to World360news, wants to speak up for and serve as an example for the gay community. The first runner-up was 26-year-old Amsterdam resident Nathalie Mogbelzada. Lou Dirchs and Habiba Mostafa were named Miss Social Media and Miss Congeniality, respectively.
The ceremony was held in the AFAS Theatre in Leusden, and R’Bonnet Gabriel, the well-known Miss Universe, attended. However, Rikkie Valerie Kollé faced backlash on social media after numerous users referred to her as a guy. Others were incensed that biological boys who had transitioned were replacing women in pageants.
22-year-old Breda native Rikkie Valerie Kollé hails from
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Although Rikkie Valerie Kollé’s birthdate and academic history are unknown, she is believed to be 22 years old. She is the second contestant in the Miss Universe pageant after Angela Ponce of Spain, and the first transgender woman to earn the title of Miss Netherlands 2023.
In 135 photographs, the majority of which feature Kollé posing in various outfits, she has amassed almost 25,000 Instagram followers. She gave updates on her Instagram story during her reign as Miss Netherlands 2023, starting with her stage appearances and concluding with her declaration as the victor.
The model was sporting a red satin dress in her most recent image, which was made two days earlier. According to the description, it was an official picture shoot for Miss Netherlands. The Netherlands will be represented by Rikkie Valerie Kollé at the 72nd Miss Universe competition in El Salvador in 2023.
In an interview with World360News, Kollé talked on the importance of being true to oneself. She stated that her goal is to ensure that no one experiences prejudice as a result of disclosing their identify by using the platform to empower everyone. The casting for Miss Netherlands 2023 took place on April 29, 2023, at the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, and the competition began in May 2023. The top 10 candidates were chosen as the competition’s finalists.
Other participants included Lou Dirchs, Nathalie Mogbelzada, Christina Cairo, Habiba Mostafa, Ruby-Ann Chwatchko, Nazeli Kouki, Chanille Hupsel, Lidewei van der Staaij, Beate van der Weide, and Nathalie Mogbelzada. The jury panel also included Zoey Ivory, Nicky Opheij, Monica van Ee, Ona Moody, Julia Sinning, Denise Speelman, and Rahima Dirkse.
Transgender models who have won competitions before
Transgender models have won beauty pageants on multiple different occasions. R’Bonney Gabriel received the Miss Universe 2022 title in March 2023. She previously held the title of Miss USA 2022. In November 2022, 19-year-old Brian Nguyen was named Miss Greater Derry 2023 and awarded a title, scholarship, and crown.
Nevertheless, @sk questioned the choice, and the pageant removed Nguyen’s scholarship information from its website. Kataluna Enriquez was crowned Miss Nevada USA in June 2021. The year before, she had already taken home the title of Miss Silver State USA.
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