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Spain’s Angela Ponce Becomes First Trans Woman to Compete for Miss Universe

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According to SF Gate, Angela Ponce will become the first trans woman to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. Ms. Ponce will be representing Spain in the iconic pageant. Her inclusion comes five years after trans women were first permitted to participate in the competition. Ponce shared her excitement on Instagram saying “My goal is to be a spokesperson for a message of inclusion, respect, and diversity not only for the LGBTQ+ community but also for the entire world.” Miss Universe opened the doors to trans women after Canadian Jenna Talackova was barred from competing for her country’s Miss Universe spot since she was trans. Her dismissal led to protests from thousands of fans, who petitioned then-Miss Universe owner Donald Trump to allow trans women to compete. Trump agreed to the request, and the ban was lifted in 2013.

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