Earlier this year, Canadian Jenna Talackova made world headlines by being the first transgender to take part in the Miss Universe Canada finals. Although she failed to win, her entry after a much publicised media campaign forced Miss Universe organizers to rethink the pageant’s competition rules to allow transgender contestants.
Organisers of the Miss Universe Singapore franchise, Derrol Stepenny Promotions, said they will be receiving specific guidelines from the head office of Miss Universe shortly. Full story
