Solongo Batsukh

Solongo Batsukh is a Mongolian beauty queen, model and make-up artist. As of 2018, she was one of the few openly transgender people in Mongolia. Solongo Batsukh was born Bilguun Batsukh and grew up as a boy in Dundgovi province. She learnt about different gender identities as a student and whilst working at an LGBT organisation, realised she wanted to be a woman and so began hormone therapy.[1]

Batsukh works as a model and make-up artist. She became a celebrity in Mongolia in 2014, after participating in Miss International Queen, a transgender beauty pageant held in Thailand. She later participated in Miss Universe Mongolia 2018.[1] She advocates for transgender rights in television appearances and on social media.[2]

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References
  1. "Beauty queen breaks barriers in Mongolia". The Hindu. AFP. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. Gunz, Rafaella (13 January 2019). "Trans Mongolian beauty queen Solongo Batsukh won't be hidden". Gay Star News. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2020.


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