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Oct 28, 2022 · Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip is now the owner of the Miss Universe Pageant after finalizing the $20 million deal on Thursday. REUTERS. A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist signed...
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Nov 19, 2023 · Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip became the first woman to own Miss Universe in October 2022. She said she was inspired by Angela Ponce, who was the first trans woman to compete in the pageant....
The Miss Universe Organization currently owns and runs the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants.
- June 28, 1952; 71 years ago
- Samut Prakan, Thailand, New York City, United States
- Paula Shugart
- Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip
Oct 27, 2022 · CNN — A Thai media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, according to her company, which will now host the international beauty...
A media entrepreneur and digital content distributor in Thailand, Jakrajutatip is the current owner of the Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA beauty pageant organizations. Jakrajutatip became the first trans woman who fully owned these organizations in their history.
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- 17 February 1979 (age 44), Bangkok, Thailand
- Businesswoman
- Pheu Thai (since 2023)
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Oct 26, 2022 · A Thai businesswoman and transgender advocate bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, making her the first woman to own the global beauty pageant in its 71-year history, her...
Feb 4, 2023 · Jakkaphong, a Thai media tycoon and trans rights activist, bought the parent company, Miss Universe Organization (MUO), last year. She is the first non-American and first transgender woman to own...
