Philippines' Kevin Balot was crowned Miss International Queen 2012 held in Pattaya, Thailand on November 2. Kevin, a Filipino transgender bested 22 other contestants from 15 countries around the globe vying for the crown.
Kevin's win is the country’s first ever victory in the said popular beauty pageant for transgenders/transsexuals. Jessika Simoes of Brazil was hailed first runner-up while Thailand's own bet Panvilas Mongkol grabbed the second runner-up title.
Aside from the crown, the 21-year old Pinoy also won $10,000 and other prizes. Kevin was also bestowed the Miss Photogenic award.
Kevin, who is the brother of PBB Teens 4 houseplayer Kim Balot (Yves' ex-girlfriend), is not the only Filipino who competed in Miss International Queen 2012. Four other Filipinos joined the contest, and three reached the top 10.
Here is the complete list of winners of the Miss International Queen 2012:
Miss International Queen 2012: Kevin Balot (Philippines)
1st Runner up: Jessika Simoes (Brazil)
2nd Runner up: Panvilas Mongkol (Thailand)
Top 10:
Philippines - Michelle
Montecarlo
Philippines - Miriam Jimenez Angola - Imanni da Silva Japan - Beni Tukishima Brazil - Bianca Gold Guam - Matricia Mae Centino United States - Sunny Dee-Lite |
Special Awards:
Best Evening
Gown - Sunny Dee-Lite (United States)
Miss Photogenic - Kevin
Balot (Philippines)
Miss Congeniality - Noah
Herrera (Venezuela)
Miss National Costume - Yuki
Tachibana (Japan)
The Angel Talent Competition
- Beni Tukishima (Japan)
Miss Perfect Skin By Asoke Skin
Hospital - Matricia Mae Centino (Guam)
Miss Ripley's Popular Vote
- Stefania Cruz (Philippines)
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Photos courtesy of Kim Balot Facebook page and Missosology
