Contestants wait backstage before joining the swimwear round for Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants wait for their turn backstage during the final round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants run to get dressed for the next round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Family, friends and contestant's staff follow on TV backstage the final round of the Miss International Queen 2019.

Yaya from China during the national costume round.

Jazell Barbie Royale from US crowned Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Tiffany Coleman from Nicaragua reacts after winning the national costume round.

Isabella Maquilon of Ecuador takes a selfie backstage. Contestants use social media to share their experience with their family and friends.

Indah Cheryl from Indonesia backstage.

Jazell Barbie Royale of USA gives interviews to the press after winning the crown of Miss International Queen 2019.

Kanwara Kaewjin from Thailand was one of the finalists.

Isabella Maquilon of Ecuador gets ready backstage before jumping into the final round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Jazell Barbie Royale of USA during the national costume round at Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019. Jazell was crowned 'Miss International Queen 2019'

Yaya (R) from China reacts after joining the two other finalists, Jazell Barbie Royale from US (L) and Thailand' contestant Kanwara Kaewjin.

The three finalists, Jazell Barbie Royale from US (L), Yaya (C) from China and Thailand's contestant Kanwara Kaewjin (R), wait to know who will be crowned as Miss International Queen 2018.

Jazell Barbie Royale from US reacts after winning the crown of Miss International Queen 2019. Yaya from China and Thailand's Kanwara Kaewjin, finished in third and second position, respectively.

Vietnam's Nguyen Huong Giang prays before jumping into the stage for the final round of the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019. Giang won the 2018 title and was crowned Miss International Queen.

Jazell Barbie Royale of USA walks on stage during the final round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants wait at the stage for the Jury's verdict for Miss International Queen 2019.

Contestants wait for their turn backstage during the final round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Jazell Barbie Royale from US reacts after winning the crown of Miss International Queen 2019. Yaya from China and Thailand's Kanwara Kaewjin, finished in third and second position, respectively.

Jazell Barbie Royale from US is crowned by last year's winner Vietnam's Nguyen Huong Giang.

Contestants wait for their turn backstage during the final round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

A contestant prays before joining the final round Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Jazell Barbie Royale from US crowned Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Angel Lama from Nepal waits backstage during Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Kanwara Kaewjin of Thailand poses for the camera after getting her makeup done.

Contestants at backstage during the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Jazell Barbie Royale from the USA was crowned 'Miss International Queen 2019' in Pattaya, Thailand, on March 8. This yearly event is considered as one of the world's biggest and most popular beauty pageant for transgender women. 20 contestants from around the world competed for the crown this year taking part in various rounds, including the national costume performance. Thailand's contestant Kanwara Kaewjin and Yaya of China were named first and second runner-up, respectively. This well-known pageant was launched in 2014 as a platform for trans women to display their talent and to raise understanding and acceptance of transgender people. While they all fiercely compete to win the title of Miss International Queen, the event also brings trans women together and offers them an opportunity to speak out for transgender equality. The contestants come from different backgrounds, but they all share similar stories of both discrimination and achievement over their identities.

Jazell Barbie Royale of USA poses for the camera after getting her makeup done. Jazell was crowned 'Miss International Queen 2019'

Jazell Barbie Royale from the USA was crowned 'Miss International Queen 2019' in Pattaya, Thailand, on March 8. This yearly event is considered as one of the world's biggest and most popular beauty pageant for transgender women. 20 contestants from around the world competed for the crown this year taking part in various rounds, including the national costume performance. Thailand's contestant Kanwara Kaewjin and Yaya of China were named first and second runner-up, respectively. This well-known pageant was launched in 2014 as a platform for trans women to display their talent and to raise understanding and acceptance of transgender people. While they all fiercely compete to win the title of Miss International Queen, the event also brings trans women together and offers them an opportunity to speak out for transgender equality. The contestants come from different backgrounds, but they all share similar stories of both discrimination and achievement over their identities.

Van from Japan does her makeup backstage as she prepares to compete with 20 other transgender women at the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants wait for their turn to talk with the Jury during the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Adriana Jya of Peru after talking with the Jury during the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

A traditional costume from Peru during the national costume round at the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants wear traditional costumes with an innovative touch for the national costume round at Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants backstage during the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

A contestant gets ready backstage as she prepares for the final round of Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

Contestants wait for their turn to talk with the Jury during the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.

A contestant gets ready backstage during the Miss International Queen 2019, an annual transgender beauty pageant celebrated in Pattaya on March 8, 2019.