Marina Maceta (Portugal) and Rikkie Valerie Kolle (Netherlands) are trans women who will represent their countries at the next Miss Universe pageantwhich will take place on Saturday, November 18 in Salvador.

Learn more about the contestants who will compete for the crown along with Ecuadorian candidate Delary Stoffers.

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Marina Maceta

“For many years the dream of echoing the name of my nation throughout the universe seemed impossible. This year turned out to be my destiny and I now carry the hopes and dreams of the Portuguese people to El Salvador. My message to everyone is to be kind, authentic and true to your essence. It will pay off in the end! “See you soon!”, celebrates the 28-year-old candidate who is 1.86 meters tall on her Instagram profile.

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In 2018, Machete started work as a flight attendanttherefore fluent in Portuguese and English.

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Machete was crowned Miss Portugal and chosen to represent her country at the next Miss Universe.

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Rikkie Valerie Kolle

The 22 year old model She is already preparing to walk the beauty pageant stage. Kollé first started modeling in the 11th season of the series The Netherlands’ next top model. And it reached 2019 the finals of the Elite Model Look competition in the Netherlands.

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She was chosen as the most beautiful woman of her country on Saturday, July 8, 2023.. “With this title, I have a greater opportunity to defend my community,” he said after the victory.

Competition Miss Universe has been accepting trans candidates since 2012.