Kataluna Enriquez will be the first trans woman to compete in Miss USA pageant

Kataluna Enriquez
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After winning the Miss Nevada USA pageant this past Sunday, Kataluna Enriquez will become the first transgender woman to compete in the national Miss USA pageant.

“My community, you are always in my heart. My win is our win. We just made history. Happy Pride,” the 27-year-old wrote in an Instagram post.

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She told KABC that she’s proud to be the first trans woman to compete in the Miss USA pageant.

“I’m the first trans woman and trans woman of color and it’s time that our voices are heard,” she said. She is Filipina American. “It’s amazing because it’s Pride month and it’s the 52nd anniversary of Stonewall so it’s a special moment for my community.”

Enriquez, who works as a model, said that she…

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