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[rxpharm]

For those not in Thailand you can watch the contest starting 10:30 pm Thai time on Modern TV9 streaming broadcast: http://www.mcot.net/tv/mod9

[rxpharm]

The winner was no. 18, Isabella Santiago from Venezuela, 1st runner up was no. 11, Nissa Katrahong from Thailand (MTU 2014) and 2nd runner up was no. 20, Piyada Inthavong from Laos.

 

Personally I think Thailand was better looking than Venezuela, but it seems Venezuela did better on her impromptu speech.

 

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[thailover57]

Glad to see at least one of my 5's won something.

[rxpharm]

thailover57, yes no. 20, Miss Laos did quite well, 2nd runner up.

 

Here's the story from today's Bangkok Post:

 

 

Venezuelan crowned transgender beauty queen in Thai contest
Published: 8 Nov 2014 at 10.01 | Viewed: 0 | Comments: 0
Online news: General
Writer: Reuters


PATTAYA — A 22-year-old Venezuelan was crowned "Miss International Queen" on Friday night at a beauty contest that bills itself as the world's largest and promotes the rights of transsexuals and transvestites.


Isabella Santiago beat 21 contestants from 18 countries to win the title and prize money of $12,500 at a glittering pageant in the Thai resort town of Pattaya. The winner of the 2014 contest can also opt for free cosmetic surgery.

Santiago, who wore a shimmery white evening gown, laughed and said "Sleep!" when asked about her plans after the win.

"When on stage, she is so elegant and that's why the judges' decision was unanimous," said Seri Wongmontha, one of the pageant's judges.

The contest, in its 10th year, was held at the Tiffany's nightclub famous for its transvestite cabaret.

Like other beauty pageants, contestants for "Miss International Queen" paraded in their national costumes, evening gowns and swimsuits.

Miss USA Samira Sitara told Reuters TV that participating in the contest was a "dream come true", and this was the first time she was coming out publicly after being encouraged by friends.

"You know what, this is life and you can't run away from the past. I can't hide it anymore," she said.

 

Isabella Santiago of Venezuela (centre) is kissed by runner-ups after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2014 at the transgender/transsexual beauty pageant in Pattaya Nov 7, 2014. (Reuters photos)

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Isabella Santiago of Venezuela waves after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2014 at the transgender/transsexual beauty pageant in Pattaya Nov 7, 2014.

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[rxpharm]

The full contest is now up on Youtube:

 

[Leftcoaster]

It's amazing how beautiful many of the contestants are. I imagine that the back stories are interesting - what age they felt the pull, trials and tribulations, etc. The production value of the contest has certainly come a long way since its inception. Incredible!

[Nikka]

Chile was there for my surprise, Daniela Manyoma did a great job, maybe I shud go next year 2016

[tourist]

Chile was there for my surprise, Daniela Manyoma did a great job, maybe I shud go next year 2016

 

are you going as photo-reporter...?

 

sorry, Nikka.. just joking     saludos !