Anne Jakapong, the new owner of Miss Universe, shocked when she was publicly touched

Transgender billionaire Anne Jakapong, who recently acquired the Miss Universe pageant, is a famous face of Thai showbiz. Anne Jakapong has said she was "physically touched" as a boy but did not dare to tell her family.

The news that the Miss Universe pageant is currently owned by Thai billionaire Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the focus of the media. The transfer attracted the attention of the beauty pageant lover community Miss Universe is considered one of the 4 biggest beauty pageants on the planet with Miss World, Miss International, Miss SuperInternational.

Thai transgender billionaire Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the buyer of the Miss Universe pageant.

Anne Jakapong has become a household name since acquiring the Miss Universe pageant. In a recent interview with the Bangkok Post, Anne Jakapong shared about her childhood, her journey to realize her true self and the inspiration to live in accordance with her gender.

Thailand's transgender billionaire says he was abused as a boy. Because she was too scared, Anne Jakapong did not dare to tell anyone, including relatives.

"Since I was 5 years old, I've felt trapped in the wrong shape. When I look in the mirror, I see myself as a girl. I used to lock myself in the door and put on makeup. My sister found out and then we became best friends. My childhood was not very happy. I was bullied at school. When I'm at home, I still have to act like a boy. My parents used to tell people that my son was a good boy so he wasn't hyperactive," Jakapong recalled.

Anne Jakapong went public with her pre-transitional image.

Sharing her past of being "physically touched", Anne Jakapong said that she was a student at the time and joined the arts team consisting of about 50 members. The person who harassed Jakapong was his music teacher.

The media billionaire said: "The day before the show, he said that many students came to his house. But when I arrived, there was no one. I was shocked, I felt betrayed... The next day, I was still acting but I couldn't dance well. My parents asked me if I was okay. And I decided not to tell anyone the truth. I'm quiet to be safe."

"I didn't have any friends to share with, nor did I dare tell my sister. I write in my diary. That's something I believe in. I just write every night. He's the friend I turn to when I'm lonely," Jakapong added.

According to Anne Jakapong, Oprah Winfrey's story inspired her to overcome her emotional pain and move on. Since then, Jakapong has pursued his dream of becoming a presenter, appearing on television.

Anne Jakapong signed up for a school speech contest, winning. After that, Anne participated in 100 other competitions. Realising he needed to learn more English for his job as a presenter, Jakapong said he decided to come to Australia. Here, Jakapong was still a boy, studying and working part-time. Anne Jakapong said she graduated from Bond University.

Anne Jakapong officially confessed to her parents that she wanted to be a girl at the age of 35. In 2018, Jakapong had gender reassignment surgery. In the same year, Jakapong welcomed her first child via surrogacy and named Andrew. Later, she had another daughter named Angelica, who is half-German. Anne's life is an inspiration and role model for many transgender people in Asia.

Anne Jakapong currently serves as CEO and Chairman of JKN Global Group, a media and business empire of 15 subsidiaries, growing in everything from content distribution, beverages, supplements, beauty products to advertising sponsorship. Jakapong is known as one of the richest transgender people in the world.

It is known that Anne Jakkaphong wants the new version of Miss Universe to accept transgender people, women who have given birth and married to participate in the pageant.

Anne Jakkaphong became a transgender woman who inspired many people in Asia.

Anne Jakaphong is also a familiar face in Thai reality TV shows.

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