Dutch and Moluccan Model Rikkie kolle, the first transgender in the competition has been crowned Miss Netherland 2023.
Rikkie Kolle on Saturday at the AFAS Theatre in Leusden was crowned Miss Netherlands 2023.
According to CNN, The 22yrs old model became the first openly Trans pageant contestant to win the title of Miss Netherlands on Saturday, and she will go on to represent her country in Miss universe later this year.
Rikkie kolle was born as a biological male and raised in Breda, Netherland and has made history after becoming the first transgender woman to the crowned in Dutch history.
“I want to be a voice and role model for all young women and queer people, “ Kolle said in a statement shared with USA TODAY.