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Kollé won this year's $4 against nine other finalists on Saturday. The organization announced Kolle's victory on their social media pages, where they shared a photo of $4.
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The image's caption said the 22-year-old shined throughout the competition and had made great progress.
Gabriel also congratulated Kollé on Instagram Stories, writing, "Welcome to the class of 2023."
According to $4, a broadcasting organization based in the Netherlands, Kollé is the second transgender person to compete in the Miss Universe competition after Angela Ponce. $4.
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The outlet reported that Kollé previously appeared on Holland's Next Top Model in 2018, when she reached the final four.
The Miss Universe Organization has made strides to be more inclusive in recent years, including last August when it was revealed $4. Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip purchased the organization in October 2022. $4
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