Miss Spain Angela Ponce may not have made it to this year’s top 10, but she’s still a winner to many fans’ hearts. The first trans contestant in the Miss Universe pageant, her participation in the competition was in itself a great victory for the LGBTQ+ community.
Here are just some of the emotional reactions as seen on Twitter by those moved by Miss Spain and her Miss Universe journey.
We love you, Miss Spain. You are also a winner in our hearts!
Photo courtesy of Angela Ponce’s Instagram account
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