The Miss Universe fever is far from over! Queens competing in 2025 are already starting their journey to the crown as early as now, including the Miss Universe Philippines-Pampanga candidates. Among them is Keylyn Trajano, the first ever trans woman beauty queen to join the pageant.
Who is Key Trajano?
Key is among the 16 official candidates of Miss Universe-Pampanga 2025. The regional pageant took to social media to share the contestants' official portraits along with a few fast facts about them.
Writing, "Keyleyn Trajano, proudly representing her Kapampangan roots, makes history as the first trans woman to compete in Miss Universe Pampanga 2025. A successful model, entrepreneur, and advocate, she champions inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment." As of writing, the post has ammassed 4,000 reactions. Key is set to represent Siñura, Municipality of Porac.
Meanwhile, Key took to her personal social media to officially announce her bid for the Miss Universe Philippines-Pampanga crown. She wrote, "It's finally out! Officially Day 1 of our journey and responsibilities as an aspiring Miss Universe Philippines-Pampanga 2025 Queener."
Key adds, "I have been constantly told to stop breaking the system, have been rejected numerous times, and finally, I am here!" Speaking about how she simply doesn't give up on her dreams, even when others have doubted her and presented with challenges, she shares, "I know my purpose and that is to be a Beauty Queen with a TRUE PURPOSE."
Pageant queens were quick to send Key some love and support, including Miss Grand International First Runner-Up CJ Opiaza and fellow trans beauty queen Miss International Queen 2022 Fuschia Anne Ravena.
Key previously joined Century Tuna Superbods in 2020—and she made history as the first transwoman to join the competition—and more recently in 2024.
The best of luck to you, Key!
This story originally appeared on Cosmo.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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