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First Trans Woman To Compete In Miss Universe Pageant

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For the first time in the history of the iconic Miss Universe pageant, a transgender woman will compete for the crown. According to Huff Post, Angela Ponce beat out 22 other contestants in Spain’s Miss Universe competition earning the coveted spot in the pageant. The 26 year old woman said “Bringing the name and colors of Spain before the universe is my great dream.

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