Ricky Kolle, 22, is the first ever transgender winner of the Miss Netherlands pageant.

The title of "Miss Netherlands 2023" was first received by a transgender participant – 22-year-old Ricky Colle, reports Le Figaro with reference to the Dutch radio station NOS.

“I have overcome so much mentally and physically. I am grateful that I heard my name when the final casting was announced. I was very nervous, but at the same time I was very motivated, I really wanted to take this opportunity, ”Kolle wrote on her social networks.

Collet will now represent the Netherlands at the next Miss Universe pageant this year in El Salvador.

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