Miss International Queen

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Miss International Queen
Miss International Queen logo.png
TypeInternational beauty pageant for transgender women
Parent organizationTiffany's Show Pattaya Co., Ltd.
Headquarters Pattaya, Chonburi Province, Thailand
First edition 2004
Most recent edition 2024
Current titleholder Catalina Marsano
Peru
President
Alisa Phanthusak
Honorary Advisor
Seree Wongmontha
Language English, Thai
Interpreters provided
Website missinternationalqueen.com

Miss International Queen is the world's biggest beauty pageant for transgender women. The pageant was conceived in 2004 and named the largest and most prestigious transgender pageant by CNN original American documentary television series This Is Life with Lisa Ling aired on 26 November 2017. [1]

Contents

The pageant is owned and run by Thailand-based Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co, Ltd. It is held annually in Pattaya City, Thailand since 2004. [2] The mission of the pageant aims towards LGBTQ and Transgender awareness and equality in both society and workforce, while all the monetary profits of the actual televised show goes to the Royal Charity AIDS Foundation of Thailand.

The reigning Miss International Queen is Catalina Marsano from Peru, who was crowned on 24 August 2024.

History

The Miss International Queen official website states that the beauty pageant was established with the intent to, "offer an international competition for transgender women from around the world and to provide an opportunity for transgender women to be more accepted in today's world, to create transgender rights awareness among international communities and to build friendship and exchange ideas among international lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender/transsexual communities." [3]

Pageant requirements

The contestants must have been born male, can be pre- or post-operation and between the ages of 18 and 35. In addition, participants can only represent their country of birth or that listed in their passport and must not have previously joined any publication/website/adult film/prostitution showcasing nudity. Previous winners or runner-up contestants are not allowed to join again. Repeat non-placement candidates are allowed to re-submit their credentials and application.

Only about 25 semi-final contestants chosen would go on to compete in the final round and are required to participate in two weeks of activities: photo shoots, luncheons with city officials, dinner with the press, sponsor visits and community outreach, similar conditions to competitors in other beauty pageants. The final show will be aired on Thai television as well as live online streaming.

Crown design and prize

In 2011, the crown for Miss International Queen Crown was re-designed by an inspiration of butterflies and the crown of Lady Liberty. The butterflies were intended to symbolize beauty found in nature and the idea of rebirth. The crown remains with the Miss International Queen Organization at an estimated value of US$10,000. [2] The Miss International Queen winner receives cash prize of 450,000 Thai baht (about US$15,000), many sponsor gifts, an apartment at Woodlands Resort Pattaya during her reign and memories that last a lifetime.

Charity trademarks

Miss International Queen is a registered trademark and a non-profit sector of the organizer Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co., Ltd., world's largest transgender cabaret show since 1974 and sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand. All the monetary profits of the final televised show goes to the Royal Charity AIDS Foundation of Thailand.

Transgender inclusion in pageants

According to recent studies, transgender individuals are often the victims of social and political discrimination. [4] The Miss International Queen pageant offers contestants the opportunity to compete and showcase their talent and beauty in an LGBTQ friendly environment.

Transgender pageant cases

Recent events have drawn attention to the treatment of transgender pageant contestants and how their personal identification impacts their eligibility. There have been instances where transgender and transsexual pageant winners have lost their title for not being "transgender enough". [5] On the other hand, certain participants have also been disqualified from cisgender female pageants for not being a "natural born female". In 2012, Jenna Talackova who participated in Miss International Queen in 2010 was disqualified from Miss Universe Canada on the basis of competing as a woman when she was born a male. Supporters of Talackova argue that there were no rules explicitly banning transsexuals from competing. [6] Talackova joined in the 2010 Miss International Queen competition. This instance sparked a debate as to how Talackova's gender identification affected her eligibility to compete in both competitions. [7] Talackova argued that if she was transgender, she could participate in transgender pageants. At the same time, if she identified as a woman, she would have had the right to participate fairly in the Miss Universe Canada competition. [8] Jenna Talackova's case is one that brings awareness to the public perception and personal opinions pertaining to transgender people competing in pageants. [4]

A similar case occurred later in 2016 when the winner of the Miss Transgender UK, Jai Dara Latto, was stripped of her title after pageant organizers claimed she was not living "full time" as a woman. This was after footage was uncovered of Latto walking around in boxers rather than female undergarments. Latto was pegged as a "drag queen" rather than a transgender woman and proceeded to forfeit her pageant title and earnings. Latto pledged to walk thirty miles in high heels in honor of transgender rights after the allegations. [5]

Both Talackova and Latto's cases raise the question as to who is eligible to win a cisgender pageant and also what qualifications or standards must be met in order for a transgender pageant winner to retain her title. Participants are eligible to compete and win the title of Miss International Queen if they were born male and their sexual or gender identification is that of a female. These recent events have sparked a debate involving the social inclusion and equality that is associated with an individual's sexual and gender identification. [4]

Public perception of transgender beauty pageants

General attitudes towards pageants like Miss International Queen vary among members of the population. Studies have suggested that some people are in favor of transgender inclusion in beauty pageants, while others argue that it is only fair that they compete in pageants that are exclusively for transgender contestants. [4] Although the premise of pageants has varying opinions as well, competitions like Miss International Queen offer the same opportunity to transgender women that individuals who were born female and identify as one have. Recent publications and studies claim that beauty pageants have negative impacts, while other sources suggest that pageants portray the intersectionality and dynamics of gender politics, sexual orientation, and cultural stigmas. [9]

Kathoeys and inclusion

Thailand is well known for its high rates of sex tourism, especially in Pattaya. Miss International Queen pageant and its organization is aiming to show the transgender women that there are alternative career choices. Kathoey typically refers to a transgender woman or a very feminine acting male. A kathoey is often called a ladyboy in the English language. [10] Although Thailand is much more accepting of transgender people than most other countries, the LQBTQ+ community remains stigmatized. Cultural norms still suggest that someone's hobbies, mannerisms, and interests should match one's gender. So, even though kathoeys are accepted in society, a cisgender male working a typically female job is still looked down upon. [11] But, in October 1997, Thailand released a constitution that called for equal rights and treatment for all people, regardless of race, sex, gender, and more. Therefore, Thai culture slowly started to accept all individuals.

Sex reassignment surgery

Trans culture is very prevalent in Thailand due to extensive medical research done and sex-change surgeries. The first documented sex change in Thailand was in 1975, and attitudes and surgical techniques have improved much since then. On 25 November 2009, the Thailand Medical Council released a policy that was titled "Criteria for the treatment of sex change, Census 2009". Since this policy change, ninety percent of those who received a sex change operation are foreigners to Thailand. [12] With this much tourism based solely off of sex reassignment surgery, Thailand's transgender community has not only grown, but trans individuals in Thai society are accepted on a much larger scale and will continue to be so in the future if the trend continues.

Self-esteem

Transgender beauty pageants like Miss International Queen celebrate the contestants and promote awareness of the transgender community. Studies have shown that competing in prestigious beauty pageants are linked to higher levels of self-esteem. [13] These higher levels of self-esteem can stem from a stronger sense of identity experienced after competing against other transgender women. However, finishing as winners or runners-up in the beauty pageants did not further increase levels of self-esteem and confidence. [13] Instead, simply increasing the number of competitions were found to be much more effective in raising self-esteem. [13] This information shows that the result of the beauty pageant is less important in terms of self-esteem than participation in the beauty pageant itself.

Fair competition in female pageants

Transgender-only beauty pageants provide a way for transgender women to fairly compete against one another. Inclusion of transgender women in all-female beauty pageants like Miss Universe is not only less common, but raise questions about fairness of competition. One viewpoint argues that though it is politically correct to include transgender women in beauty pageants, it does not promote the spirit of a fair competition. [4] An analogy given for this theory is through the sex segregation of sports based on physical differences. [4] As most female track and field sprinters cannot run faster than male track and field sprinters because of physiological differences, transgender women cannot always portray the feminine beauty norms that judges in popular beauty pageants critique contestants on. For example, some transgender women cannot achieve the certain look that comes from the wider hips that women tend to have. [4] However, the theory acknowledges that it is difficult to determine which physical inequalities are actually relevant in judging feminine beauty and creating a fair competition. [4] With transgender-only beauty pageants, these inequalities are gone and a platform for equal competition can be established.

Judgment in pageants

Miss International Queen is owned by Tiffany's Show of Pattaya City, Thailand. [14] Its Thai contestants qualify for the competition by winning the title of Miss Tiffany's Universe which also owned by Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co. Ltd. [3] There has been controversy over the look and race of the winners of each year. [4] Over its entirety, an African diaspora trans woman won the crown for the first time in 2019. [4]

Beauty pageants and politics

Studies show that participating in beauty pageants can aid in achieving political office. In the United States, a significant 12 percent of all female governors competed in beauty pageants. [15] Many of the same skills required to compete and do well in beauty pageants apply to politics as well.[ citation needed ] Some of these overlapping skills include public speaking, poise under pressure, and solicitation of funds. [15] Pageant winners are often viewed as representatives of their hometown, state, or country. This experience in representing one's hometown in beauty pageants have been shown to translate over to prowess in political representation as well. [15]

The number of transgender politicians and beauty pageants are relatively low when compared to their cisgender counterparts. However, beauty pageants can still serve as a way for transgender people to attain political office because the same dynamics of cisgender beauty pageants are present in transgender pageants. Transgender beauty pageants like Miss International Queen not only bring fame and name recognition to its winners, but provide a platform to bring awareness to transgender politics. [16] Transgender beauty pageants represent a springboard to future opportunities for many transgender individuals. [16]

Titleholders

No pageant held in 2008 [lower-alpha 1] , 2017 [lower-alpha 2] and 2021. [lower-alpha 3]

YearCountryTitleholderNational TitleVenueEntrantsRef
2024 Flag of Peru.svg  Peru Catalina Marsano Miss International Queen Peru Pattaya city, Chonburi 23 [17]
2023 Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Solange Dekker Miss International Queen Netherlands22 [18]
2022 Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Fuschia Anne Ravena Miss International Queen Philippines23 [19]
2021 No pageant held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020 Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Valentina Fluchaire Miss Trans Nacional México Pattaya city, Chonburi 21
2019 Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Jazell Barbie Royale Miss USA Continental20
2018 Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Nguyễn Hương Giang Miss International Queen Vietnam 28
2017 No contest due to the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
2016 Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin Miss Tiffany's Universe Pattaya city, Chonburi 28
2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Trixie Maristela Miss Gay Manila26 [14]
2014 Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela Isabella Santiago Miss Gay Venezuela21
2013 Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Marcela OhioMiss T Brasil25 [20]
2012 Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Kevin Balot Miss Gay Philippines 25 [21]
2011Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Sirapassorn Atthayakorn Miss Tiffany's Universe 22
2010Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Mini HanMiss Korea Transgender20 [22]
2009 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Ai Haruna Miss International Queen Japan18 [23]
2008 No contest due to Political Turmoil
2007 Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Tanyarat Jirapatpakon Miss Tiffany's Universe Pattaya city, Chonburi 24
2006Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Erica Andrews Miss USA Continental23 [24]
2005Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Mimi Marks Miss USA Continental23
2004Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Treechada Petcharat Miss Tiffany's Universe 22

By number of wins

Country/TerritoryTitlesWinner Year
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 42004, 2007, 2011, 2017
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 32012, 2015, 2022
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 22006, 2020
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2005, 2019
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 12024
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2023
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 2018
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 2014
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2013
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 2010
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2009

Continents by number of wins

Continent or regionTitlesYears
Asia 102004, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022
Americas 72005, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2024
Europe 12023
Africa 0
Oceania 0

List of Runners-up

Year1st Runners-up2nd Runners-up
2024 Saruda Panyakham
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Nguyễn Tường San
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
2023 Qatrisha Zairyah Kamsir
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
Melony Munro
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2022 Jassmine Jimenez
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Aëla Chanel
Flag of France.svg  France
2021 No pageant held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020 Ruethaipreeya Nuanglee
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Ariella Moura
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
2019 Kanwara Kaewjin
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Yaya
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
2018 Jacqueline Angliss Gillies
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Rinrada Thurapan
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
2017 Nathalie De Oliveira
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Andrea Collazo
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
2016 No contest due to the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
2015 Valesca Dominik Ferraz
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Sopida Siriwattananukoon
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
2014 Nitsa Katrahong
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Piyada Inthavong
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos
2013 Shantell D'Marco
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Nethnapada Kanrayanon
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
2012 Jessika Simões
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Panvilas Mongkol
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
2011 Miss Sahhara
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Margaret
Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon
2010Ami Takeuchi
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Stasha Sanchez
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2009 Kangsadal Wongdusadeekul
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Daniela Margues
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
2008 No contest due to Political Turmoil
2007 Aleika Barros
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Chanel Madrigal
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
2006Patricia Montecarlo
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Ratravee Jiraprapakul
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
2005Yu Ri
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Tiptantree Rujiranon
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
2004Arisha Rani
Flag of India.svg  India
Ma. Cristina Dandan
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines

List of special awards winners

YearBest in National CostumeBest in Evening GownMiss PhotogenicBest in TalentMiss CongenialityMiss Popular VoteMiss Perfect SkinBest in Swimming Suite
2024 Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyễn Tường San
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Saruda Panyakham
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyễn Tường San
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Kataluna Enriquez
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Saruda Panyakham
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Kataluna Enriquez
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyễn Tường San
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyễn Tường San
-
2023 Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyễn Hà Dịu Thảo
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Melony Munro
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Mika
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Arissara Kankla
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico
Tianna Lee Rivera
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyễn Hà Dịu Thảo
--
2022 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Yushin
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Kwanlada Rungrojampa
Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia
Sai Fhon
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Phùng Trương Trân Đài
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos
Minladar Engmany
Flag of India.svg  India
Namitha Marimuthu
--
2020 Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Wanie Mohtar
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Valentina Fluchaire
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Jess Labares
Flag of France.svg  France
Louiz
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Gebby Vesta
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Bùi Đình Hoài Sa
--
2019 Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua
Tiffany Colleman
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Rafaela Manfrini
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Kanwara Kaewjin
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Jazell Barbie Royale
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Yaya
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Do Nhat Ha
--
2018 Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Dinda Syarif
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Michel Epalza Betancourt
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Isabelle Coimbra
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyen Huong Giang
Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras
Amelia Vega
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Nguyen Huong Giang
--
2017 Flag of Laos.svg  Laos
Wanmai Thammavong
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Lavine Holanda
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Stacy Biano
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Roberta Marten
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Star Kong
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Giselle Valero
--
2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Sofiya Iya
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Nicole Fontanell
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Satsuki
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Taliah
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru
Dayana Valenzuela
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Francine Garcia
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Sopida Siriwattananukoon
--
2014 Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Nitsa Katrahong
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Isabella Santiago
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Nitsa Katrahong
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Samira Sitara
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Yuni Carey
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos
Piyada Inthavong
--
2013 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Arisa South
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Marcela Ohio
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Nethnapada Kanrayanon
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Nur Sajat
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Carolina Medina
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
Anne Patricia Lee
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Seri Fujinomiya
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Nohemi Montilla
2012 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Yuki Tachibana
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Sunny Dee Lite
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Kevin Balot
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Tukishima Beni
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Noa Herrera
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Stefania Cruz
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam
Matrica Mae Centino
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Miriam Jimenez
2011Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Yasmin Dream
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Karin Fujikawa
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Yuni Carey
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Lucky
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Mokha Montrese
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Marianne Arguelles
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Sirapassorn Atthayakorn
Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon
Margaret Keyan
2010Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Mini
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Nalada Thamthanakorn
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Ami Takeuchi
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Melania
Flag of France.svg  France
Stella Rocha
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Barbie Gauthier
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Alexandra
-
2009 Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Kangsadal Wongdusadeekul
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Sunny Dee-Lite
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Kangsadal Wongdusadeekul
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Ai Haruna
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Godiva Marie Arcachie
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Anna Marie
--
2007 Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Beni Tsukishima
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Chanel Madrigal
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
Melania Armenta
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Gresia Rivas
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Ireen Sue
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Rain Marie Madrigal
--
2006Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Maria
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Phylliscia Hsuan
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Armela Esguera
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Domanigue Shappelle
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Shaina Marie Barber
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Alexis Marinas Jaromillo
--
2005Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Yu Ri
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Mimi Marks
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Mary Jane Castro
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Tiffany Ross
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Olivia Lauren
---
2004Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Choi
Flag of India.svg  India
Arisha Rani
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan
Angela
-Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Ireen Sue
--Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Treechada Petcharat

List of contestants

Color keys
 A  Declared as the winner
  Ended as a first runner-up
  Ended as a second runner-up
  Ended as a semifinalist
  Ended as a quarterfinalist
  Did not participate
  Withdraw during the competition

2020s

2020 – present
Country 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
NO PAGEANT HELD
Jan Brielle
Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia Catalina Ortega
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Jessy LiraIsabella SantorinneEloá RodriguesAriella Moura
Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia MaiyaVan BeSai Fhon
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Adriana FernandezAdrian ReyesPatricia Jane Bustillo
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Asuka RinaMikaLacey Wang Xinlei
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia Juliana Rivera GutiérrezAnge La FurciaJassmine Jimenez
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador Kenia BonillaAnahi FerterlingMirka Alejandra Borja Ochoa
Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador Tatiana Molina
Flag of France.svg  France Aëla ChanelLouiz Avendei
Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras Luciana Romero
Flag of India.svg  India Arshi GhoshNamitha MarimuthuNithush Alimaishani Ghashiksa
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Olivia SummerMillen CyrusKazzia DollGebby Vesta
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Rin TsuchiyaTomoYushinRio Takahashi
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos Napatsarakarn SamatmanivongKanrayany SisouphanhMinladar EngmanyAliya Sirisopha
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Eva FosterZieyra AlisyaPapai CiciWanie Mohtar
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Romina Amador MunñizIvanna CazaresAlejandra MoralesValentina Fluchaire
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia Uyanga Hokyatwoklem
Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar MonicaMay Than Yo †
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Solange Dekker
Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua Brenda López
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Eirin Grinde Tunheim
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay Fabu Olmedo
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru Catalina MarsanoLuna Reátegui Javiera Arnillas Cartagena Nataly Saavedra
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Sophia Nicole ArkanghelLars PachecoFuschia Anne RavenaJess Labares
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico Daniela VictoriaTianna Lee RiveraCatalina La Bella
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Qatrisha Zairyah KamsirAndrea Razali
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Jin
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Victoria Fernandes
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Victoria Tran
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan EllaAllie LiaoLoey Wang
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Saruda PanyakhamArissara KanklaKwanlada RungrojampaRuethaipreeya Nuanglee
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Kataluna EnriquezMelony MunroCatalina CabellaKayley Whalen
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela Shana ZabalaMiranda MonasteriosSofia Salomón
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Nguyễn Tường SanNguyễn Hà Dịu ThảoPhùng Trương Trân ĐàiBùi Đình Hoài Sa
TotalTBA212322

2010s

2010–2019
Country 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
NO PAGEANT HELD
Imanni De Silva
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Sofia Solohaga
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Jacqueline Angliss GilliesTaliahSharleng Gonzalez
Sofiya IyaVictoria Martin
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Andrea Van BruggheBarbie Gauthier
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Rafaela ManfriniIzabele CoimbraNathalie De OliveiraValesca Dominik FerrazRafaela ManfriniMarcela OhioJessika SimõesYasmin DreamMichelly X
Lavine HolandaRaika FerrazRoberta HolandaBianca Gold
Mariah FernandaVeronica Haddad
Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia Reelawadee
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Julie VuJenna Talackova
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Daniela ManyomaVenessa Lopes
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China YayaEllie ChengAngel Gaga
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia Mia Gomez BritoAmethyst Dela EspriellaYania TurkiyoMelania Armenta
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Yuni Carey †Yuni Carey †
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador Mia Isabella MaquilónSusi Villa
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt Laura Lawrence
Flag of France.svg  France Livia NielsenBrittanieEstelle RoedrerStella Rocha
Herika Borges
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  French Polynesia Feleu Myroina
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Naomi YamajiRenata FerreiraAlessandra Vargas
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam Matrica Mae Centino
Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras Amelia Vega
Flag of India.svg  India Veena SandreNitasha BiswasBishesh HuiremAngelaMalaika Desingh
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Indah CherylDinda SyarifLily BakrieAngeline HanumDewi Fortuna
Leha Angel Lelga
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Elian Nesiel
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Marianna MeloRoberta MartenNicole FontanelliMarry De Francy
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan VanYukoMaika KunisakiRiyo MizunoAnnabel YuSatsuki NishiharaTukishima BeniKarin FujikawaAmi Takeuchi
Yuma SuzukiSatsukiLilia KisaragiSeri FujinomiyaYuki TachibanaShima Shyna
Sora SakuragiAnnabel Yu
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea SsehiRibbon ParkArisa KimMini Han
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos Kanrayany PhothimathLongsy SinakhoneWanmai ThammavongNinlamon PhimphaPiyada Inthavong
SavannakhetInleusa Semkam
Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon Margaret Keyan
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Larra JassintaSuki LowShazzyra ZahryCatherina ChandranCicie SinclairNur Sajat Fariz
Star KongNur Hendra IkramPatricia Asyeera Wong
Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius Anthea Diane
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Grecia CulpoAnahi Cristobal AltuzarGiselle ValeroBrenda ContrerasMorgana Gulales
Italia NavarreteMiranda Lambardo
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia SolongoAminaSolongo
Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar Nann Mway HninJuana PaingLavine HolandaNan Htet Htet MoonMyo Ko Ko SanTanya Maung
Shaung Than Zin
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Angel LamaSwastika LamaAniee LamaMeghna Lama
Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua Tiffany CollemanBarbie D'EbanoIthzelle BerdrinadxyBerdien Lavyeska Diedrish Blandino
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Miss Sahhara
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru Adriana JyaGhina ChaconKayraDayana Valenzuela
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Nicole Guevarra FloresCarla Marie MadrigalSabel GonzalesTrixie MaristelaKim Marie VillagalanoKristina Cassandra YbarraKevin BalotHazel AndradaBembem Radaza
Francine GarciaAndrea Justine AlimanMichelle MontecarloMarianne ArguellesChelsea Marie
Stacy BianoMaria Venus GomezMiriam JimenezClaire Harlow
Michelle BinasGodiva Marie ArchachiaStefania CruzMichelle BinasMiranda Diana Kerr
Nixie Salonga
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Tanja
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Veronika SvetlovaVeronika SvetlovaVarvara Strange
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Priyanka RaichanelAnne Patricia LeeMarla VeraCheryl Isabella
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Anastasia Jemiskavegus
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain MishellaCristini CoutoCarolina MedinaNikki Normanson Mascenon
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka Noel TokuhisaChamilaChamila
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Alexandra Bryngelsson
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Kanwara KaewjinRinrada ThurapanJiratchaya Sirimong-konnawinSophida Siriwat-tananukoonNitsa KedrahongNetnapha KanlayanonPronvilai MongkolSiraphatsron AtayakronNonlada Tumthanakron
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Nez SayginerBasak BuldaqYanki BayramogluDeniz Tukylu
Zuzi Narin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Francesca Camicia
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Jazell Barbie RoyaleKataluna EnriquezCamille AndersonAdriana MalleaSamira SitaraShantell I’m D'MarcoSunny Dee LiteMokha MontreseStasha Sanchez
Mokha MontreseSilkie O'Hara MunroSunny Dee Lite
Ruby Bella Cruz
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela Sofia ColmenarezMichel Epalza BetancourtAndrea CollazoIsabella SantiagoChanel LopèzNoa HerreraNoa Herrera
Nohemi MontillaiChanel Lopèz
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Do Nhat HaNguyễn Hương GiangBellaAngelina May Nguyen
Total202829262225252321

2000s

2004–2009
Country 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
NO PAGEANT HELD
Kathryn Cole
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Daniela MarquesAleika BarrosAndressa Piovani
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Maggie Gao
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia Melania ArmentaDiana Mascaros
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica Ruby Bella Cruz
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt Darlene Illyana
Flag of France.svg  France Sylvie Iynn
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Irene SueIrene SueIrene Sue
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Yan
Flag of India.svg  India Arisha Rani
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia SylviaOlivia LaurenChenny Han
Megie
Vena
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Patricia BinottoAlessandra Da Costa
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Ai HarunaAi HarunaBaby Christina AndayaKanon MaruyamaTomo
Bemi TukishimaBeni TukishimaFujiko Sakaki
Yuki SaejimaShining ShynaHikaru AsakawaTsukasa YamazakiMiki Yoshikawa
Tsukusa Yamazaki
Flag of South Korea.svg South KoreaMariaYu RiChoi
Eun Kyung
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos Chantha PetchsrikwaSendgao
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Roxaanne FonsekaNatasha LimPhylliscia HsuanAlly Arena TechNatasha Aziz
Shasha Emmanuel
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Sofia MontanaErica Andrews
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Sandhya LamaAkanchya Moktan
Anjali Lama
Bhumika Shrestha
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Anna Marie GautenChanel MadrigalPatricia MontecarloDonita GautenMa Cristina Dandan
Rain Marie MadrigalArmela EsgueraMika Lee Adriana
Godiva Marie ArcachieFrancine GarciaJoyceSean PacificoApple Pie Mendoza
Katrina Ileth Halili
Jamby Lim GarciaJoanna CastillanesAlexis Marinas JaromilloMary Jane Castro
Donita Crown LinapacanMichelle
Maria Selita Erica FideroaPerla QuigamanKristina MadrigalSara Gomiz Trono
Shaina Maria Barber
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico Naysha Lopez Jazmine International
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Camillia DzelmaSonia Slizstar
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Bruna Gabral
Camila Pryns
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan Angela
Cher
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Kangsadal Wongdu-sadeekulTanyarat JirapatpakonRatravee JiraprapakulTiptantree RujiranonTreechada Petcharat
Sorrawee Nattee
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Asunta MaeMelania Robles LacsonLeah True
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Sunny De LiteDomanique ShappelleMimi Marks
Tiffany Ross
Stacey JacobsAsia VitaleZsane' Braxton
Victoria Rall
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela Gresia Rivas
Total1824231822

List of Miss International Queen countries

CountryDebutEntrantsYears competedNational pageantPlacementsBest placementFirst placedLast placed
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 2012120121Top 10
  • Imanni De Silva (2012)
2012
  • Imanni De Silva(Top 10)
2012
  • Imanni De Silva (Top 10)
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2018120180
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 200652006
2013
2015
2018
2020
Miss Transsexual Australia21st Runner-up
  • Jacqueline Gillies (2018)
2018
  • Jacqueline Gillies (1st Runner-up)
2020
  • Jan Brielle (Top 6)
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 201522010
2015
0
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2005152005
2007–present
Miss Beleza T Brasil12Winner2005
  • Andressa (Top 10)
2020
  • Ariella Moura (2nd Runner-up)
Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 201632016
2022–present
Miss Queen Cambodia 0
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 201042010
2019
2022–present
Miss Internacional Queen Canada1Top 10 2010 2010
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 201122011
2014
1Top 10
  • Vanessa Lopes (2011)
2011
  • Vanessa Lopes (Top 10)
2011
  • Vanessa Lopes (Top 10)
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 200962009
2011
2018–2020

2023–present

32nd Runner-up 2019
  • Yaya (2nd Runner-up)
2023
  • Mika (Top 11)
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 200682006–2007
2010–2011
2017–2018
2022–present
Miss Internacional Queen Colombia2Top 10
  • Melania Armenta (2010)
2010
  • Melania Armenta (Top 10)
2023
  • Angela Furcia (Top 11)
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 2007120070
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 201122011
2014
2Top 10
  • Yuni Carey (2011)
  • Yuni Carey (2014)
2011
  • Yuni Carey (Top 10)
2014
  • Yuni Carey (Top 10)
Flag of Ecuador.svg  Ecuador 201052010
2019–present
Miss Queen Ecuador1Top 12
  • Mia Isabella Maquilón (2019)
2019
  • Mia Isabella Maquilón (Top 12)
2019
  • Mia Isabella Maquilón (Top 12)
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 200622006
2017
0
Flag of France.svg  France 200472004
2010–2011
2015
2018
2020–2022
Miss T France2Top 6
  • Louiz Avendei (2020)
2010
  • Stella Rocha (Top 10)
2020
  • Louiz Avendei (Top 6)
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  French Polynesia 2012120120
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 200452004–2005
2007
2011
2017
0
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam 2012120121Top 10
  • Matrica Mae Centino (2012)
2012
  • Matrica Mae Centino (Top 10)
2012
  • Matrica Mae Centino (Top 10)
Flag of Honduras.svg  Honduras 201822018

2022

Miss Queen Internacional Honduras1Top 12 2018
  • Amelia Vega (Top 12)
2018
  • Amelia Vega (Top 12)
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 2004120040
Flag of India.svg  India 200482004
2011
2013
2017–2022
Miss Transqueen India 21st Runner-up
  • Arisha Rani (2004)
2004
  • Arisha Rani (1st Runner-up)
2019
  • Veena Sandre (Top 12)
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 2004112004–2006
2012–2013
2017–present
Miss Queen Indonesia0
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 2018120180
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 200662006–2007
2011
2015
2017–2018
1Top 6
  • Marianna Melo (2018)
2018
  • Marianna Melo (Top 6)
2018
  • Marianna Melo (Top 6)
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 2004162004–presentMiss International Queen Japan11Winner
  • Ai Haruna (2009)
2004
  • Tomo (Top 10)
2019
  • Van (Top 6)
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 200472004–2006
2010
2014
2019
2022
Miss International Queen Korea5Winner
  • Mini Han (2010)
2004
  • Eun Kyung (Top 10)
2019
  • Ssehi (Top 12)
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos 200472004–2005
2014
2016–present
Miss Queen Laos52nd Runner-up 2005
  • Chantha Petchsrikwa (Top 10)
2020
  • Aliya Sirisopha (Top 12)
Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 20111201112nd Runner-up
  • Margaret Keyan (2011)
2011
  • Margaret Keyan(2nd Runner-up)
2011
  • Margaret Keyan(2nd Runner-up)
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 2004132004–2009
2013–present
Miss World Dannok7Top 6
  • Larra Jassinta (2019)
2004
  • Natasha Aziz (Top 10)
2020
  • Wanie Mohtar (Top 12)
Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 2015120150
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 2006112006–2007
2015–present
Miss Trans Nacional Mexico5Winner2006 2023
  • Ivanna Cazares (Top 6)
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 201432014
2018–2020
1Top 12
  • Solongo (2018)
2018
  • Solongo (Top 12)
2018
  • Solongo (Top 12)
Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 201372013–2020Miss International Queen Myanmar0
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 200762007–2010
2017–2019
Miss Pink Nepal0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 202312023–presentMiss International Queen Netherlands1Winner
  • Solange Dekker (2023)
Winner
  • Solange Dekker (2023)
Winner
  • Solange Dekker (2023)
Flag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua 201252012
2014
2018–2019
2023-present
Miss International Queen Nicaragua0
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 20111201111st Runner-up 2011 2011
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 2020120201Top 12
  • Eirin Grinde Tunheim (2020)
2020
  • Eirin Grinde Tunheim (Top 12)
2020
  • Eirin Grinde Tunheim (Top 12)
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 2019120190
Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay 202212022Miss International Queen Paraguay
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 201582015–presentMiss International Queen Peru1Winner 2019
  • Adriana Jya (Top 12)
2024
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 2004172004–presentMiss International Queen Philippines16Winner2004
  • Ma Cristina Dandan (2nd Runner-up)
  • Michelle (Top 10)
  • Apple Pie Mendoza (Top 10)
2024
  • Sophia Nicole Arkanghel(Top 6)
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg  Puerto Rico 200742007–2009
2022–present
Miss Puerto Rico International Queen1Top 10
  • Jazmine International (2007)
2007
  • Jazmine International (Top 10)
2007
  • Jazmine International (Top 10)
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 2012120120
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 201132011–2012
2014
0
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 200482004
2009–2010
2012–2013
2015
2020

2023–present

Miss International Queen Singapore21st Runner-up
  • Qatrisha Zairyah (2023)
2004
  • Sonia Slizstar (Top 10)
2023
  • Qatrisha Zairyah (1st Runner-up)
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2013120131Top 10
  • Anastasia South (2013)
2013
  • Anastasia South (Top 10)
2013
  • Anastasia South (Top 10)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 201252012–2014
2017

2023–present

2Top 10
  • Cristini Couto (2014)
2014
  • Cristini Couto (Top 10)
2023
  • Victoria Fernandes (Top 11)
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 201032010–2011
2018
1Top 12
  • Noel Tokuhisa (2018)
2018
  • Noel Tokuhisa (Top 12)
2018
  • Noel Tokuhisa (Top 12)
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 201022010

2020

1Top 10
  • Anastasia Bryngelsson (2010)
2010
  • Anastasia Bryngelsson (Top 10)
2010
  • Anastasia Bryngelsson (Top 10)
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 2007120071Top 10
  • Bruna Gabral (2007)
2007
  • Bruna Gabral (Top 10)
2007
  • Bruna Gabral (Top 10)
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan 200432004
2020

2022

Miss International Queen Taiwan1Top 12 2020
  • Loey Wang (Top 12)
2020
  • Loey Wang (Top 12)
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 2004172004–present Miss Tiffany 17Winner2004 2023
  • Arissara Kankla (Top 6)
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 201242012
2014–2015
2017
But Trans Güzellik Yarişmasi2Top 10
  • Basak Buldaq (2012)
  • Yanki Bayramoglu (2014)
2012
  • Basak Buldaq (Top 10)
2014
  • Yanki Bayramoglu (Top 10)
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 2005162005–2006
2009–present
Miss International Queen USA10Winner2005 2023
  • Melony Munro (2nd Runner-up)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 200632006–2009
2018
Miss TS International UK1Top 10
  • Asunta Mae (2009)
2009
  • Asunta Mae (Top 10)
2009
  • Asunta Mae (Top 10)
Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela 200782007
2011–2014
2017–2019
2022–present
Miss International Queen Venezuela5Winner
  • Isabella Santiago (2014)
2011
  • Noa Herrera (Top 10)
2023
  • Miranda Monasterios (Top 11)
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 201472014
2016–present
Miss International Queen Vietnam 4Winner
  • Jennifer Nguyễn Hương Giang (2018)
2018
  • Jennifer Nguyễn Hương Giang (Winner)
2023
  • Nguyễn Hà Dịu Thảo (Top 11)

Controversy

Eva Foster’s Complaint, MIQ 2024 event

Eva Foster, a participant in Miss International Queen (MIQ) 2024, voiced concerns about the pageant, accusing it of favoritism and unprofessionalism. She was disappointed about not reaching the top 12 despite her strong showing, especially in the evening gown segment. Foster also mentioned that other contestants, including those from Indonesia and India, shared her concerns that the competition was influenced by factors beyond merit. After the controversy sparked by her remarks at Miss International Queen (MIQ) 2024, Eva Foster took to social media to offer a sincere apology, particularly to the people of Thailand. In her apology, Foster expressed profound regret for any misunderstandings or offense her actions may have caused. [25]

Notes

  1. No contest due to Political Turmoil
  2. No contest due to the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
  3. No contest due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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