Filipino transgender wins Miss International Queen

Filipino transgender Kevin Balot won the Miss International Queen 2012 pageant held in Pattaya, Thailand.

The 21-year-old Balot bested 21 contestants from 15 countries around the world vying for the crown. She won $10,000 and other prizes.

Aside from the title, Balot also won the Miss Photogenic Award.

Balot was not the only Filipino who joined the contest. Four others participated and reached the Top 10.

The beauty queen said she wants to go to Europe and represent the country and present the beauty of Filipino gays.

Miss International Queen 2012 winners
(via Bida Kapamilya)

Miss International Queen 2012: Kevin Balot (Philippines)
1st Runner up: Jessika Simoes (Brazil)
2nd Runner up: Panvilas Mongkol (Thailand)

Top 10
Philippines - Michelle Montecarlo
Philippines - Miriam Jimenez
Angola - Imanni da Silva
Japan - Beni Tukishima
Brazil - Bianca Gold
Guam - Matricia Mae Centino
United States - Sunny Dee-Lite

Special Awards
Best Evening Gown - Sunny Dee-Lite (United States)
Miss Photogenic - Kevin Balot (Philippines)
Miss Congeniality - Noah Herrera (Venezuela)
Miss National Costume - Yuki Tachibana (Japan)
The Angel Talent Competition - Beni Tukishima (Japan)
Miss Perfect Skin By Asoke Skin Hospital - Matricia Mae Centino (Guam)
Miss Ripley's Popular Vote - Stefania Cruz (Philippines)

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