Qatrisha Zairyah, 33, who was the first runner-up at the Miss International Queen pageant in 2023, is part of a diverse slate of contestants in this year's pageant.
Qatrisha Zairyah, 33, who was the first runner-up at the Miss International Queen pageant in 2023, is part of a diverse slate of contestants in this year's pageant.was unveiled as one of the top 15 finalists for Miss Singapore Universe 2024 on Wednesday . This is the first year the pageant is embracing diversity. Among the delegates is also a divorced mum-of-one.
This isn’t Qatrisha first foray into the world of pageants. She was the first runner-up at the Miss International Queen 2023 held in Pattaya, Thailand. Should she take the crown on coronation night, she will become the first trans woman from Asia to compete at a Miss Universe pageant. In July, MUS also announced that the competition will be open to Singapore citizens who are married, divorced, and have children. There is also no upper age limit though applicants need to be at least 18 years old.
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