Miss Trans Global

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Miss Trans Global
FormationMay 1, 2020;5 years ago (2020-05-01)
Founder Miss Sahhara, (since 2020)
(Executive Producer /
President)
Type Beauty pageant
Headquarters London, England
Location
Official language
English
Current titleholder
Laura Pereira of Flag of Italy.svg Italy
AffiliationsTransValid, TransBeauty Magazine
Website MissTransGlobal.com

Miss Trans Global is an annual international pageant for transgender women. [1] [2] [3] [4] The event broadcasts live on multiple social networking websites from London, England. It has gained traction for transgender advocacy, raising awareness about queer culture and LGBT concerns, particularly in countries where transphobia and homophobia are prevalent. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] The pageant presents itself as a safe space for transgender women to share their experiences through speeches, talent shows, and artistic performances. [10] [11] [12]

Contents

Mela Habijan of the Philippines won the first edition of Miss Trans Global in an event held virtually on September 12, 2020. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] Sruthy Sithara of India won the second edition where she was the first Indian transgender woman to win an international transgender pageant. [19]

The current winner is Laura Pereira of Italy, who was crowned on 31 March 2025, in London, United Kingdom. [20] [21]

History

The pageant was founded by Miss Sahhara, a transgender activist, and beauty queen who was behind Queen of Nations, another pageant for transgender women which has been held in the United Kingdom for the past 13 years. [22] According to Sahhara, she and her team thought of holding the 10th edition of Queen of Nations in 2017 online. Instead, they decided to launch a new title which is mainly geared towards transgender advocacy, education, and trans-empowerment through multiple digital platforms. They aimed to create an inclusive and accessible space for all transgender women from diverse backgrounds to express themselves on an international stage without leaving their homes or country. [23] [24]

According to Miss Sahhara, "Miss Trans Global was conceived in 2017 but realised during isolation in 2020. Our communities around the world are often either stuck at home with transphobic family members or homeless due to family rejection. Many of us are misunderstood at home and marginalized in society. Also, we have limited earning opportunities. So, we decided to help address some of these issues by engaging our online global community through the Miss Trans Global Digital Pageant".

The organizing team includes Sally Adams, a media and entertainment lawyer, Rica Paras, an information technology professional, and Imanni Da Silva, a model, artist, television presenter, and social activist.

The exclusion of trans women contestants from female pageantry

In 2019, transgender pageant winner Anita Green [25] [26] filed a suit against Miss United States LLC on the grounds of gender identity discrimination. Green entered a franchise of Miss United States after participating in Miss Earth United States, [27] but was refused entry because of the competition rule which states that only a 'natural born female' is allowed to participate. [28] [29] A federal court dismissed Green's discrimination case against the pageant. [30]

The court filing submitted by Miss United States constantly misgendered Green and used derogatory words to invalidate the complainant's gender identity. [31] [32] Miss United States also says that allowing transgender women to compete in their competition would "undermine its vision" and would undermine their "message of biological female empowerment." [29] John T. Kaempf, the Miss United States pageant's lawyer praised the dismissal of Green's lawsuit, stating that the pageant "is not anti-transgender." "Miss United States wants to be able to hold a pageant that is only for biological females,". He stated that the organization "believes there can be a Miss Black USA pageant, a Miss Native American pageant, or a transgender pageant." [33]

In an interview with KGW, Green said, "I compete in pageantry to show that there are many different types of beauty... To me, that rule was saying that transgender women aren't women, and that sends a very harmful message." [34] [35]

Unperturbed by the news of the dismissal of her case, Green said “she is not giving up on her fight for justice for transgender women, and she is very proud of her achievement in raising awareness about the discrimination transgender women face in pageantry”. "This case brought awareness to an issue many people were and still are unaware of," Green told Oregon Live, "and that issue is that discrimination against transgender people is still actively happening in the private and public sector even within the pageant circuit." [36] [37]

The exclusion of transgender women from female only spaces

Some transgender activists have affirmed that the exclusion of transgender women from female-only spaces such as sports, pageants, and bathrooms has necessitated the creation of dedicated spaces for transgender people. [38] [39] Others argue that it may foster segregation.

Sociologist and feminist campaigner Finn Mackay stated in an interview with The Guardian , that reducing womanhood to fertility and genitals trivialises the damage done by patriarchy influenced by politics when it comes to sexuality and gender. "They do it for ideological reasons, as part of a campaign for trans exclusion. When people turn round and say: 'This is a dog whistle' – of course it is! Otherwise, why would you be chatting about people's genitals?" Mackay asked. [40]

Recent success

Miss USA, a franchise of Miss Universe, started allowing transgender women in their pageant in 2012. The pageant's first transgender state representative was Kataluna Enriquez, winner of Miss Nevada USA. Enriquez served as a judge in the first edition of Miss Trans Global. [41] [42] [43]

Goal

The main premise of Miss Trans Global is to "revolutionize pageantry" by including transgender women in mainstream beauty pageantry, and to raise awareness for trans issues. Many of the contestants are also transgender rights activists. [44] [45] [46] Their advocacies are heavily influenced by transphobic violence, including domestic violence, discrimination, and the murders of transgender women globally. An associate of the Miss Trans Global's team, Yunieski Carey Herrera, was murdered by her partner on November 17, 2020, in Miami, Florida. [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] She was crowned Miss Trans Global in 2019.

Advocacy

According to the organisation, the top 5 winners of Miss Trans Global work as spokespersons on transgender and LGBT issues worldwide. They claim to work closely with activist organisations such as TransValid, TransBeauty Magazine, [52] [53] TransGriot, [54] to educate cisgender people and inspire transgender people globally. The organisation started an initiative called 'For Trans Women by Trans Women', where a group of transgender women from different countries come together to raise awareness about issues that affect their local communities. [55] [23] [56]

The organizers said that Miss Trans Global "is not about a beautiful face and perfect body" but rather "about activism, charity, and intelligence". [57]

The pageant says the winners will serve as spokespeople "and work digitally to influence positive changes in our community internationally." [58]

The pageant considers itself as a digital and physical space for transgender women from different backgrounds who are driven through activism to highlight the plight of LGBT people in their various countries. The participants share their lived experiences through the use of digital content production and publishing through the guidance of the organisation. [59] [60] [61] [62] [63]

Competition and selection of winners

The Empowered Queen Crown, is the official Miss Trans Global crown since 2020-present The Empowered Queen Crown Right Side.jpg
The Empowered Queen Crown, is the official Miss Trans Global crown since 2020–present

The organisers of the competition described it as "the future of international trans pageantry", because of its accessibility and ease of participation. The contestants execute the various tasks at home and submit videos to the judges. The winners are selected based on the scores given by the judges. [54]

Competition format

Contestants are given a creative challenge once a week. They film and produce a submission video in accordance with the rules and guidelines stipulated by the pageant directors. The judges then review their performances and score the contestants accordingly.

Judging

The judges are seasoned female transgender activists and pageant queens who have fought for transgender rights in their various countries. [54] [64]

Titles

Miss Trans Global and its runner-up titles, namely: [54]

The organisation's definition of a queen is a transgender woman who uses their voice for the voiceless and someone who marries the ambition of helping marginalised transgender community that are often discriminated against due to misconceptions. [23] [59]

Inaugural event

The inaugural competition, which took place on September 12, 2020, focused on transgender people suffering in isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It included participants from countries around the world. Miss Mela Franco Habijan from the Philippines became the first ever winner of the competition, in a coronation ceremony streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. [23]

The pageant's inaugural judges were:

Titleholders

EditionCountryTitleholderNational TitleVenue of CompetitionFinalists
2020Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Mela Franco Habijan [67] [68] [69] Miss Trans Global Philippines Virtual event, London, United Kingdom 18
2021Flag of India.svg India Sruthy Sithara [70] [71] [72] Miss Trans Global India16
2022Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Natasha Cardoso [73] [74] Miss Trans Global Brasil6
2023Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand Sarocha Akaros [75] [76] [77] Miss LGBT Thailand Rhoda McGaw Theatre, London, United Kingdom 10
2024Flag of France.svg France Kevhoney Scarlett [78] [79] Miss Trans Global France
2025Flag of Italy.svg Italy Laura Pereira [80] [81] Miss Trans Global Italy7

List of Runners-up

Miss Trans Global 2025 Results

Placements

Sources: [80] [81]

PlacementContestant
Miss Trans Global 2025
Queen Global
Flag of Italy.svg Italy – Laura Pereira
Miss Trans Global Diamond
Queen Diamond
Flag of the United States.svg United States – Chelsea Page Moses
Miss Trans Global Sapphire
Queen Sapphire
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Pharcy Pugong
Continental Queens
Miss Trans Global AsiaFlag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia – Kyra Rose Griffin
Miss Trans Global EuropeFlag of England.svg England – Dyosa Diwata
Special Awards
Queen of HeartsFlag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia – Kyra Rose Griffin
Inspirational Queen of The YearFlag of France.svg France – Justine Sainte
Best National CostumesFlag of the United States.svg United States – Chelsea Page Moses
Gifted Idol of The YearFlag of Brazil.svg Brazil – Veronika Havenna
Super Model of The YeaFlag of Italy.svg Italy – Laura Pereira
Activist Queen of The YearFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Pharcy Pugong
Glam Beauty of The YearFlag of England.svg England – Dyosa Diwata
Eloquent Queen of The YearFlag of Italy.svg Italy – Laura Pereira
Stylish Queen of The YearFlag of the United States.svg United States – Chelsea Page Moses
Popular Goddess of The YearFlag of the United States.svg United States – Chelsea Page Moses
National Director of The Year (Monica Roberts Warrior Award)Flag of the United States.svg United StatesEvan Dooley

Miss Trans Global 2023 Results

Placements

Sources: [78] [79] [75] [76] [77]

PlacementContestant
Miss Trans Global 2023Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand – Sarocha Akaros [75]
Miss Trans Global 2024
Miss Trans Global Diamond
Flag of France.svg France – Kevhoney Scarlett
Miss Trans Global SapphireFlag of England.svg England – Vivienne Melanie Mesias
Top 5Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Diana Dee Barrera
Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa – Chedino Rodriguez Martin
Continental Queens
Miss Trans Global AmericasFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Diana Dee Barrera
Miss Trans Global AfricaFlag of South Africa.svg South Africa – Chedino Rodriguez Martin
Special Awards
Queen of HeartsFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales – Eva Dee Jesus
Queen of The BallFlag of Argentina.svg Argentina – Lucila Thompson
Gifted Idol of The YearFlag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria – Alexandra Etim
Catwalk Queen of The YearFlag of Scotland.svg Scotland – Hardy Jat
Activist Queen of The YearFlag of South Africa.svg South Africa – Chedino Rodriguez Martin
Glam Beauty of The YearFlag of England.svg England – Vivienne Melanie Mesias
Eloquent Queen of The YearFlag of Thailand.svg  Thailand – Sarocha Akaros
Stylish Queen of the YearFlag of France.svg France – Kevhoney Scarlett
Best National CostumeFlag of Italy.svg Italy – Rica Gandara
Popular Goddess of the YearFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Diana Dee Barrera

Miss Trans Global 2022 Results

Placements

Sources: [73] [74]

PlacementContestant
Miss Trans Global 2022Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil – Natasha Cardoso
Miss Trans Global DiamondFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Abi Dela Paz Orencia Sytanco
Miss Trans Global SapphireFlag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands – Trisha Jose
First Princess GlobalFlag of Colombia.svg Colombia – Virgen Mariana Cortes
Second Princess GlobalFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Rojean Buhian
Third Princess GlobalFlag of Uganda.svg Uganda – Amanda Kamanda
Special Awards
Popular Goddess of the YearFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Abi Dela Paz Orencia Sytanco
Best National CostumeFlag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands – Trisha Jose
Stylish Queen of the YearFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Abi Dela Paz Orencia Sytanco
Eloquent Queen of The YearFlag of Colombia.svg Colombia – Virgen Mariana Cortes
Glam Beauty of The YearFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Rojean Buhian
Inspirational Queen of The YearFlag of Uganda.svg Uganda – Amanda Kamanda
Super Model of The YearFlag of Brazil.svg Brazil – Natasha Cardoso
Time Keeper of The YearFlag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands – Trisha Jose
Queen of Hearts - (Chosen by participants)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Abi Dela Paz Orencia Sytanco
Monica Roberts Warrior National Director of The YearFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Yanyan Araña

Miss Trans Global 2021 Results

Placements

Sources: [70] [71] [72]

PlacementContestant
Miss Trans Global 2021Flag of India.svg IndiaSruthy Sithara
Duchess GlobalFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Albiean Revalde
Marchioness GlobalFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Viviana Santibanez
Countess GlobalFlag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia – Fazelyn Jaafar
Baroness GlobalFlag of Mauritius.svg Mauritius – Karla Michelle-Delprado
1st Princess GlobalFlag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia – Amanda Sandova
2nd Princess GlobalFlag of Peru.svg Peru – Lesly Quispe
Top 9Flag of Ghana.svg Ghana – Charlene MacCarthy-Crabbe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom – Vera Nicholle Joren
Top 13Flag of Armenia.svg Armenia – Monica Sarkisyan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia – Addison Joy Harper
Flag of Japan.svg Japan – Bianca Sumi
Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico – Lorena Barajas
Continental Queens
Miss Trans Global Asia-PacificFlag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia – Amanda Sandova
Miss Trans Global AmericasFlag of Peru.svg Peru – Lesly Quispe
Miss Trans Global EuropeFlag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom – Vera Nicholle Joren
Miss Trans Global AfricaFlag of Ghana.svg Ghana – Charlene MacCarthy-Crabbe
Special Awards
Popular Goddess Of The YearFlag of Mauritius.svg Mauritius – Karla Michelle-Delprado
Activist Queen Of The YearFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Viviana Santibanez
Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia – Fazelyn Jaafar
Flag of Peru.svg Peru – Lesly Quispe
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Albiean Revalde
Best National CostumeFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Albiean Revalde
Stylish Queen of the YearFlag of Peru.svg Peru – Lesly Quispe
Eloquent Queen of The YearFlag of India.svg IndiaSruthy Sithara
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Albiean Revalde
Inspirational Queen of The YearFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Viviana Santibanez
Flag of Japan.svg Japan – Bianca Sumi
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom – Vera Nicholle Joren
Gifted Idol of The YearFlag of Ghana.svg Ghana – Charlene MacCarthy-Crabbe
Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico – Lorena Barajas
Super Model of The YearFlag of Mexico.svg Mexico – Lorena Barajas
Glam Beauty of The YearFlag of Armenia.svg Armenia – Monica Sarkisyan
Time Keeper of The YearFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Viviana Santibanez
Queen of Hearts 2021 - (Chosen by participants)Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia – Amanda Sandova
Best National Crowning Moment of The YearFlag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia – Amanda Sandova
Monica Roberts Warrior National Director of The YearFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Janlee Dungca
Remainder
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil Mirelly Rocha
Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria Adanna Electra-Joels
Flag of Romania.svg Romania Ariela Stanciu

Miss Trans Global 2020 Results

Placements

Sources: [67] [68] [69]

PlacementContestant
Miss Trans Global 2020Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Mela Franco Habijan
Duchess GlobalFlag of Australia (converted).svg Australia – Rebeckah Loveday
Marchioness GlobalFlag of Ghana.svg Ghana – Veso Golden
Countess GlobalFlag of South Africa.svg South Africa – Semakaleng Sma Mothapo
Baroness GlobalFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden – Danielly Drugge
Top 10Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Maria Thompson
Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria – Diva Buchi
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada – Thalia Altura
Flag of the United States.svg United States – Kamilla Acevedo
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Nina Marie Similatan
Top 15Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia – Amy
Flag of the United States.svg United States – Alhya
Flag of India.svg India – Victoria
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Aloha
Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Nikki
Special Awards
Eloquent Queen of The Year – Fast track to Top 15 – JudgeFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Mela Franco Habijan
Glam Beauty of The Year – Fast track to Top 15 – JudgeFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Mela Franco Habijan
Super Model of The Year – Fast track to Top 15 – JudgeFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Mela Franco Habijan
Gifted Idol of The Year – Fast track to Top 15 – JudgeFlag of Ghana.svg Ghana – Veso Golden
Stylish Star of the Year – Fast track to Top 15 – JudgeFlag of Ghana.svg Ghana – Veso Golden
Popular Goddess of The Year – Fast track to Top 15 – PublicFlag of the Philippines.svg Philippines – Nina Marie Similatan
Queen of Hearts – Fast track to Top 10 – ContestantFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden – Danielly Drugge
Remainder
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Hunny
Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria Jasmine
Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay Renata

See also

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