American Midori Monet crowned Miss International Queen 2025 for transgender women

American Midori Monet crowned Miss International Queen 2025 for transgender women

Midori Monet form the US was crowned Miss International Queen 2025 on Saturday, September 20, during a dazzling finale in Thailand, winning a competition widely regarded as the world's most prestigious transgender pageant.

The victory marks the third time a contestant from the United States has claimed the crown, triumphing over a diverse field representing 23 nations. The contestant from Cuba was named first runner-up, with Vietnam placing as second runner-up.

Operating under the theme "Beyond Beauty, Open Possibility," this year's pageant continues a nearly two-decade-long mission to foster acceptance for transgender women in society.

Thailand's reputation as a liberal holiday destination for LGBT communities was further solidified by the historic legalization of same-sex marriage in 2025, a first for any country in Southeast Asia and the third territory in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal.

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