Rikki Valerie Colley was crowned Miss Netherlands 2023 and made history in the country, becoming the first transgender woman to win this title.
The 22-year-old was crowned the winner of the beauty pageant and will participate in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
as it states TMZAlthough Rikki Valerie Colley is the first transgender beauty pageant winner in the Netherlands, she will not be the first to win the Miss Universe title as Spain’s Angela Ponce preceded her in 2018.
“I did it, I’m so happy and proud”
In a post on social media, Ricky expressed her happiness and pride in her achievement.
“I did it. It sounds unreal but I really am ‘Miss Holland 2023′”.
It was a beautiful journey, full of lessons and nothing could spoil it for me. I am so proud and happy I can’t even describe it. You made my community proud and proved that anything can happen.
And yes, I’m trans and I want to share my story, but I’m also Ricky and that’s what I care about,” the young crown wrote on social media.
“Hipster-friendly coffee fanatic. Subtly charming bacon advocate. Friend of animals everywhere.”
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