ICYMI: Trans Women Wins Miss Portugal Pageant

ICYMI: Trans Women Wins Miss Portugal Pageant A transgender woman has been named Miss Portugal for the first time in the history of the national beauty pageant. Marina Machete, a biological male, was crowned during a ceremony in the southeastern city of Borba. The 28-year-old was a flight attendant for five years and previously won the Miss Palmela competition. “Proud to be the first trans woman to compete for the Miss Universe Portugal title!” Machete wrote on Instagram before the final. “For many years, I wasn’t eligible to compete, and now it’s such an honor to be a part of this incredible group of candidates!” Subscribe to RT Источник: RT News