Published 1 year ago

Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 mln

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Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip is the CEO and biggest shareholder of JKN Global Group Pcl. She has been outspoken about her experience as a transgender woman. The annual beauty contest is broadcast in 165 countries and has been running for 71 years.

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Times of India

Trans media tycoon from Thailand buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 mn

This is the first time the beauty pageant organiser will be owned by a woman.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Thai transgender tycoon buys Miss Universe contest

The purchase of the firm, once co-owned by Donald Trump, comes as the pageant becomes more inclusive.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Thai transgender tycoon buys Miss Universe Organization for $20m

Jakapong ‘Anne’ Jakrajutatip has spoken about her experience as a transgender woman and advocated for trans rights

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Thai transgender activist buys Miss Universe Organisation for $20M

Chakrapong “Anne” Chakrajutathib, who controls JKN Global Group Public Co. Ltd., is a celebrity who has starred in reality shows and is outspoken about being a transgender woman

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Thai transgender activist buys Miss Universe for US$20 million

A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for US$20 million, her company announced Wednesday.

1 year ago·Canada

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Reuters

Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 mln

A Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, marking the first time the beauty pageant organiser will be owned by a woman, her company said on Wednesday.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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