{"id":890,"date":"2023-01-03T01:11:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T01:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/01\/03\/transgender-buys-miss-universe-organization-for-20-million-beauty-pageants\/"},"modified":"2023-01-03T01:11:38","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T01:11:38","slug":"transgender-buys-miss-universe-organization-for-20-million-beauty-pageants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/01\/03\/transgender-buys-miss-universe-organization-for-20-million-beauty-pageants\/","title":{"rendered":"Transgender Buys Miss Universe Organization For $20 million | Beauty Pageants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A Thai media tycoon and transgender woman has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, and will now henceforth host the international beauty pageant.<\/p>\n<p>Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, the CEO of JKN Global Group PCL, a Thailand-based media distribution company, is known for her role in Thai versions of reality shows including her hit show \u201cProject Runway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But as a transgender woman, she has also been outspoken about her experiences, and has worked in advocacy for transgender rights in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Her company, JKN Global Group have now announced the takeover of the beauty pageant, saying in a news release it planned to grow the Miss Universe Organization by expanding in Asia \u2013 and releasing new merchandise including skin care, cosmetics, lifestyle products, dietary supplements and drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Jakkaphong said the company was \u201cincredibly honored\u201d to buy the company.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe seek not only to continue its legacy of providing a platform to passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions, but also to evolve the brand for the next generation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In a joint statement, the CEO and president of the Miss Universe Organization said they were \u201cexcited to continue the evolution of the Miss Universe Organization with JKN.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur progressive approach continues to position us at the forefront of our industry,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p>The purchase makes Jakkaphong the first woman owner of the Miss Universe Organization, according to the JKN news release.<\/p>\n<p>The Miss Universe beauty contest, one of the world\u2019s most-watched pageants, has been running since 1952.<\/p>\n<h3><strong\/><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-133\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/w5p2r8x5.stackpathcdn.com\/photos\/news\/202210\/954029363_194634.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1021\"  \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"clear:both\">\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"peace_red_text_1\"><\/span>: <span class=\"peace_ash_text_1\">Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of .  accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. 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