Thai transgender tycoon buys Miss Universe Organization for $20m
by Agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#655NQ)
Jakapong Anne' Jakrajutatip has spoken about her experience as a transgender woman and advocated for trans rights
A Thai celebrity media tycoon who is transgender woman has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20m, marking the first time the beauty pageant organiser will be owned by a woman, her company has said.
The annual beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization, which was co-owned by Donald Trump between 1996 and 2002, is broadcast in 165 countries and has been running for 71 years.
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