"Transgender Model Makes History as Miss Netherlands and Miss Universe Contender"

Rikkie Kollé has made history by becoming the first openly transgender contestant to win the title of Miss Netherlands. The 22-year-old will represent her country in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant. Throughout the competition, Kollé has used her platform to promote inclusivity and inspire others. If she wins Miss Universe, she will be the first transgender woman to wear its tiara. The pageant has allowed trans participants since 2012, and this year, another activist, Daniela Arroyo González, will also compete to become the first openly transgender Miss Universe Puerto Rico.