On the evening of June 2023, the coronation night of Miss International Queen 2023 took place in Thailand. Miss International Queen Netherlands, Solange Dekker won the crown.
In the finale of Miss International Queen 2023, the crown is given to the representative from the Netherlands, Solange Dekker. She is 27 years old and has been active as a model for many years. She has an impressive appearance with a 1.85m high, beautiful and feminine face.
In the interview round, Solange Dekker scored with the judges and the audience when asked about a wish for a creation of anything that will come true. She responds that everybody deserves to be equal, so she wants to create a thriving environment for misgender, transgender, the minority, and everybody who is always seen as someone less or a loser. She also claims that “We are diamonds that are just covered in their waiting to sprout”.
The first runner-up and second runner-up of Miss International Queen 2023 respectively goes to Miss Qatrisha Zairyah Kamsir from Singapore and Miss Melony Munro from the USA. Whilst, Miss USA also receives the award of Best Evening Gown.
The top 6 of Miss International Queen 2023 named representatives from Thailand, USA, Singapore, Netherlands, Philippines, and Mexico. Notably, Miss Popular Vote, Best National Costume, and Wonder Women Award go to Miss Vietnam. Besides, other supportive prizes are given to deserving participants: Miss Photogenic belongs to Miss China; Best Talent; Quest Show belongs to Miss Thailand; Miss Congeniality belongs to Puerto Rico
Miss International Queen is the biggest global pageant for transgender, aiming to spread positive messages of the LGBT community. This contest is held annually in Thailand and receives positive support from LGBT and beauty fans communities. This year’s pageant marks the 17th edition with the theme “A Creation”, attracting over 20 participants from countries across the world.