PATTAYA: Resplendent in a figure-hugging grey and black dress, Sorrawee Nattee wept tears of joy after being crowned Thailand's most beautiful transsexual at a unique pageant.
Sorrawee Nattee weeps tears of joy while being crowned Thailand's most beautiful transsexual at Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 in the beach resort of Pattaya, Thailand, May 15, 2009. [Agencies]
Sorrawee took the top prize at Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 in the beach resort of Pattaya, beating off 29 other transsexuals and receiving a small Honda car, and 100,000 baht ($2,860) in cash on Friday night.
"I'm very excited," the 20-year-old from Thailand's southern Songkhla province said, touching the glimmering winner's crown with disbelieving fingers.
She appeared overwhelmed by hordes of photographers, camera crews and well-wishers, the scene played out before a live television audience of 15 million people.
In a nation obsessed with beauty pageants and famous for its sexual tolerance, this elaborate contest is taken every bit as seriously as the more traditional competitions.
The pageant had categories for Best Costume, Miss Photogenic and even Miss Unlimited Sexy Star. Dresses ranged from flowing white ensembles to shimmering red numbers and pink miniskirts. High heels were a must.
All contestants were born men, and organizers said they hoped to raise public awareness of transgendered issues.
When asked to name her hero, winner Sorrawee earned loud applause by naming her mother and father.
"She had smart answers and is very beautiful," Marut Sarowat, a television and stage director who was one of the judges, said of Sorrawee.
A contestant looks into the mirror as "she" prepares to get on stage at Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 in the beach resort of Pattaya, Thailand, May 15, 2009. More than 30 "ladyboys" took part in the colourful competition.[Agencies]
Contestants, all were born men, are seen during Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 in the beach resort of Pattaya, Thailand, May 15, 2009. [Agencies
Miss Tiffany 2009 winner Sorrawee Nattee is flanked by runners up Writtorn Narapaipimol (left) and Napatsawan Cholakorn in Pattaya, Thailand, May 15. [Agencies]
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20岁佳丽娜蒂“艳冠群芳”
芭达雅：一袭华丽的黑间灰晚装，在这场独特的盛会中，娜蒂加冕成为泰国最漂亮的人妖后，激动地擦拭喜悦的泪水。
2009年5月15日在泰国海滩度假胜地芭达雅举行的2009年“蒂芬妮环球小姐”中， 索拉薇.娜蒂在戴上桂冠时不禁喜极而泣
在泰国海滩度假胜地芭达雅举行的2009年“蒂芬妮环球小姐”中，娜蒂取得了冠军，技压其它29名群芳并在星期五晚获得了一辆本田轿车和10万泰铢（约2860美元）现金作为奖励
“我非常激动，”这位来自泰国南部宋卡省的20岁佳丽一边说一边用手指不可思议地摸着那隐隐闪着光的桂冠。
她被一群群摄影师及给她祝福的人的簇拥着，直播电视在1500万观众前播放了娜蒂获奖的场面。
在一个热衷于举办这样美丽盛会以及以变性著名的国度，这样精心策划的比赛在每一个环节都不输给传统的比赛。
此次盛会分有不同种类，有最佳服饰奖，最上镜小姐奖甚至还有区分不出性别明星奖。服装包括从白色套装到闪烁的红色礼服还有粉色的比基尼。而高跟鞋是必须要穿的。
所有参赛者都是男儿身，一位举办者说他们希望通过这种方式能唤起公众对变性问题的认识。
当问到她的心目中的英雄时，冠军得主娜蒂在回答是她的父亲和母亲后赢得了阵阵掌声。
“她回答问题很机智，长得也很漂亮，”马纳萨荣瓦，一位电视和舞台导演也是评委之一，在提到娜蒂时说道。
2009年5月15日，泰国海滩度假胜地芭达雅举行的“蒂芬妮环球小姐”中， 一名参赛选手在准备上台前正透过镜子看“她”自己。共有超过30名的人妖参加了这个精彩绝伦的比赛。
所有在这次2009年5月15日在泰国芭达雅海岸度假村举办地2009年“蒂芬妮环球小姐”的参赛者全是男儿身。【通讯社】
2009年“蒂芬妮环球小姐”娜蒂侧面站着丽托娜拉帕圮莫（左侧）和娜帕斯塔婉 泰国芭达雅5月15日【通讯社】