Meet Marina Machete: Miss Portugal 2023 and Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights

2023-11-08 21:44:00

The Portuguese Marina Machete became, at the beginning of October, the second transgender candidate who will fight to become Miss Universe 2023 on November 18, in El Salvador. “Proud to be the first trans woman to compete for this title of Miss Portugal. For years it was not possible for me to participate and today I am proud to be part of this incredible group of finalists,” she wrote before winning the contest.

Her beauty, poise, poise and confidence convinced the jurors, who finally chose her as the representative of her country in the most important beauty pageant. If you still don’t know who she is; Below, we will tell you information regarding it.

Here Marina Machete wearing her crown and sash following winning her country’s beauty pageant (Photo: Miss Portugal / Instagram)

1. PERSONAL DATA OF MARINA MACHETE

Full name: Marina Machete ReisPlace of birth: Palmela, PortugalNationality: PortugueseBirthday: October 1Year of birth: 1995Age: 28 yearsHeight: 1.86 mEye color: GreenHair: Light brownOccupation: Model and flight attendantInstagram:

2. WHO IS MARINA MACHETE?

Marina Machete is a Portuguese transgender model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe Portugal 2023. She is a flight attendant and has been involved in several social projects in her country.

Giving the finishing touches to Marina Machete for her photo shoot (Photo: @enmanuelbaez_photo / Instagram)

3. SHE WAS THE “SAFEST” CANDIDATE

In addition to having won the crown of Miss Portugal 2023, the young woman took the title of the “safest” candidate.

4. HE SUFFERED FROM BULLYING

Since she was a minor, Marina Machete suffered bullying, but instead of intimidating her, it made her stronger and motivated her to work to defend the rights of all people without distinction.

“As a trans woman, I have faced many obstacles in my path; but, fortunately and especially with my family, love turned out to be stronger than ignorance,” she told Portuguese media.

Marina Machete looks spectacular in that dress, which highlights her figure (Photo: @jessicacosta.xyz / Instagram)

5. MARINA MACHETE IS A FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Since she was 23 years old, the Portuguese beauty queen has been a flight attendant, a job that has taken her to know various countries and cultures.

6. LOVE NATURE AND ANIMALS

During his participation in the reign, he made it known that he loves nature, which is why he was part of the Solaris challenge, which seeks to plant one million plants in Portugal in order to purify the air. Likewise, he loves animals.

Miss Portugal taking a photo during her job as a flight attendant (Photo: Marina Machete / Instagram)

7. HOW IS IT RATED?

Marina Machete describes herself as an authentic person, who likes to enjoy life. She likes to make the people around her smile and she claims to have a good sense of humor, she posts .

8. ACT OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MISS PORTUGAL

And who was recording the beauty queens’ passage through the lobby, but as soon as he noticed Marina’s presence, he did not hesitate to turn the camera.

“Let’s wait a little while. Sorry friends, someone you didn’t want to see happened there. That’s why I turned the camera. “I don’t think they wanted to see that miss,” she said, laughing. Her attitude was harshly criticized on social networks, as it was an act of transphobia.

9. MARINA MACHETE’S RESPONSE

The YouTuber’s behavior did not erase Marina Machete’s smile. “I was born and raised fighting, now she is not going to be the exception. Thank you for your support always, from the bottom of my heart,” she published following what happened. Likewise, she pointed out that with her participation, greater visibility is given to the LGBTI + community.

“Yesterday this small flag was given to me by 2 Salvadoran fans who came to support me at the hotel, not only did it show me the presence of our community, their kindness and love, but it reminded me how important representation is and how. I am grateful and honored to be here! I happened to wear purple not only the color of equality but also my favorite color,” she wrote.

Here with a purple dress, her favorite color, and with a flag that two followers gave her (Photo: Marina Machete / Instagram)

10. WHAT PROJECT WOULD MARINA MACHETE FOCUS ON IF YOU WIN MISS UNIVERSE?

Marina Machete has things clear and if she wins Miss Universe 2023, she will focus on giving visibility to the transgender community. “For many years I have had an idea of ​​recording in countries and telling stories regarding various trans people in different socioeconomic situations and from different countries, I think it is necessary,” he told the tiktoker and former presenter. .

MARINA MACHETE INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

She has revealed that her favorite color is purple (Photo: Marina Machete / Instagram) The beauty queen stands out for her poise and imposing presence (Photo: Marina Machete / Instagram)
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