A Man Wore the Crown of Miss Netherlands for the First Time in the World! + Photo

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Saed News: Her name is Rikkie Valerie Kollé, and she has become the first transgender woman to win Miss Holland.

A Man Wore the Crown of Miss Netherlands for the First Time in the World! + Photo

According to SAEDNEWS, Rikkie Valerie Kollé represents her country in the 72nd Miss Universe competition. The model won the Miss Netherlands 2023 crown and became the first transgender woman to achieve this title.

In a press release, the competition officials noted that 26-year-old Nathalie from Amsterdam became the first runner-up, while Habiba Mostafa and Lou Dirchs received the titles of Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media respectively.

Rikkie Valerie Kollé

This is the first time a transgender person has won a national beauty pageant title.