An alternative pageant featuring transgendered contestants was held on Oct. 21, 2015, to raise awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community. The pageant had seven contestants with two separate categories. One category was Miss Queen of the Pacific for the older contestants and a Teen Queen of the Pacific for the younger contestants in high school. Leah\u2019s Fabulous Productions, a well-known contributor to the alternative pageant events, held the event on Guam.
\nLeah\u2019s Fabulous Productions exists to offer transgendered individuals with a chance to compete in beauty pageants without sabotage from entities not embracing the lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Leah\u2019s Fabulous Productions motto is, \u201cTo spread awareness and acceptance with all walks of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new queen is responsible for attending Guam events such as Relay for Life and Feed the Hungry to show that the LGBT community is having a stronger influence in Guam.<\/p>\n

The competition started at 7 p.m. featuring seven girls vying for the coveted crowns. The winner was to be determined with a grading scale of 100 points with five major categories: flower costume, native costume, swimsuit, evening gown and talent.<\/p>\n

Among the contestants was Kylie Diosa Duenas, contestant No. 5, who took home best in all five categories. Duenas sported a representation of the Micronesian Kingfisher for her native costume segment and spread the awareness of the endangered species.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany long nights and a creative team made this costume come to life,\u201d said Duenas, \u201cthe ability to work alongside such talented people in crafts really humbled me.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event also featured a talent portion. Contestants were judged in a preliminary showcase of their talents at the meet and greet. Among the contestants was Iowani, contestant No. 3. Iowani wore a dress made from recyclable material, and her featured talent was a dance.<\/p>\n

Soon after was the questions and answer segment of the pageant. Contestant No. 7, Duenas, gave a moving speech. Her question was, \u201cIf crowned Queen, how will you continue to spread awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community?\u201d The room was silent as Duenas spoke.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are already there,\u201d said Duenas.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenerations have passed with the LGBT slowly coming in its way to acceptance. The United States made same sex marriage legal. You came here tonight and that alone shows support.\u201d The audience listened with such intensity.<\/p>\n

Duenas gave a compelling finish promising to spread the awareness of the LGBT community not only at the event, but also throughout the island. She promised to wear the crown to many of Guam\u2019s events and show the growing influence of the LGBT community.<\/p>\n

As the night concluded, the reigning Queen of 2014, Arista, crowned the new Miss Queen of the Pacific, as the audience held their breath for those final two seconds, Miss Kylie Diosa Duenas took the crown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An alternative pageant featuring transgendered contestants was held on Oct. 21, 2015, to raise awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community. The pageant had seven contestants with two separate categories. One category was Miss Queen of the Pacific for the older contestants and a Teen Queen of the Pacific for the younger contestants in high … <\/p>\n

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