Philippines bet Lars Pacheco concluded her remarkable journey at the Miss International Queen pageant, securing a spot in the Top 6 during the grand coronation held in Thailand on Saturday, June 24.
Miss International Queen, renowned as the "largest beauty pageant for transgender women in the world," crowned Solange Dekker from the Netherlands as the winner, with Singapore's Qatrisha Zairyah Kamsir as the first runner-up, and Melony Munro from the USA as the second runner-up.
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Lars exuded elegance and confidence as she graced the stage in a stunning custom-made blue gown by Chico Estiva.
Her evening look featured a high slit and a detachable featherback prop resembling graceful wings.
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During the intense question and answer segment, Lars was posed with a thought-provoking question, “What are the challenges that new generation is facing today and what will you say to them to solve the problem?”
In response, she delivered an empowering message to the youth, urging them to persevere:
”I think the problem that the youth is facing today is the pressure. I believe that life, even if it’s not youth, we have pressure, we have challenges that we have to face. But I think the most message that I could give to everyone is whatever problems and challenges that you have, you just have to keep going. You should not let any circumstances stop you from reaching and achieving your goals in life. Because I believe that at the end of the day, no matter how hard the pressure is, life always goes on.”
Lars gained recognition for her exceptional performance, finishing as the second runner-up in the inaugural season of ABS-CBN's It's Showtime drag pageant, Miss Q and A.
With hopes of securing a consecutive victory for the Philippines in the Miss International Queen pageant, following Fuschia Anne Ravena's triumph in 2022, Lars aimed to make history.
The Philippines has three Miss International Queen crowns under its wing, with Fuschia Anne securing the most recent title last year, Trixie Maristela in (2015), and Kevin Balot (2012).
