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The 72nd Miss Universe pageant is embracing diversity and representation. For the first time, the global competition has two transgender women, two mothers and a plus-size model aiming for the crown.

Facebook/Miss Universe Vietnam An international pageant titleholder will represent Vietnam in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand in ...