A beauty pageant for transvestites and transsexuals has been held in the Philippines.Amazing Philippines Beauties 2008 saw Angelika Santillan, 27, beat of stiff competition from 25 other contestants to be crowned winner.
Angelika was due to fly to Thailand on October 26 to represent her country at the international contest Miss International Queen 2008, but the visit was delayed due to ongoing unrest in the country.
Miss International Queen is usually held in Pattaya, a Thailand tourist destination, with transsexuals from many countries taking part.
The winner receives a diamond-encrusted tiara – which is passes between winners each year – and $10,000.
However, the cost of taking part usually exceeds the prize, with many contestants spending upwards of £30,000 on one stage dress.
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