Miss Nevada crowns transgender woman Kataluna Enriquez in historic win: Beyond honored Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette Journal © Courtesy of Kataluna Enriquez A photo of Kataluna Enriquez being crowned Miss Nevada USA. Enriquez was the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Nevada USA.
Kataluna Enriquez has always loved creating things.
“At a young age, I was unable to play with the toys I wanted,” Enriquez said. “I remember walking up to my sister’s room so I could play with her dolls. I would cut up my socks and turn them into dresses.”
On Sunday night, Enriquez was wearing one of her own creations a rainbow-colored sequin dress when she was crowned Miss Nevada, making history as the first transgender woman to do so.
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Kataluna Enriquez is a model and a beauty pageant winner, but Kataluna is also someone who is no stranger to controversy. Enriquez was born and raised in the Philippines. The Philippines is known for a few things. For one, it’s well-known for its lush, natural beauty. It is also known for beauty pageants. If you thought beauty pageants are a southern thing complete with big hair, southern accents, and pageant moms, you’d be mistaken. Pageants are HUGE in the Philippines, and Enriquez knew this growing up. Everyone who grows up there knows this. Why is this important? Well, we are about to tell you everything about Kataluna Enriquez.
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