Lo Colby Won Miss International Queen 2026 Title
The American contestant secured the global crown during the ceremony held on September 19, 2026, in Thailand.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in LGBTQand
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On September 19, 2026, Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 at Tiffany's Show Pattaya in Thailand. This victory marks the second consecutive year that a representative from the United States has claimed the title, following Midori Monét's 2025 win.
Why it matters
The annual competition serves as a significant global platform for transgender women, highlighting talent and advocacy efforts on an international stage. Lo Colby has leveraged her public profile to promote professional development, including serving as a spokesperson for a salary negotiation curriculum.
Lo Colby claimed the title after competing against 26 other women and winning both the Best in Talent and Best in Social Media awards. Over 100 people have completed the Negotiate Your Narrative salary course since she became its spokesperson.
The players
Lo Colby
She is the winner of the 2026 Miss International Queen title and a spokesperson for professional salary negotiation resources.
Midori Monét
She is the winner of the 2025 Miss International Queen competition.
The details
Colby earned the Best in Talent award for a performance that featured six backup dancers. The Best in Social Media honor was determined by an evaluation of the delegates' documentation of their travels to Thailand leading up to the final event.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026.
2025: Midori Monét won the Miss International Queen title.
April 4-10, 2027: The Miss International Queen USA competition will take place in Atlantic City.
Culture Shift
This consecutive U.S. victory follows a pattern set by the 2025 Miss International Queen victory by Midori Monét by marking the second consecutive win for the nation. The success of these delegates reflects a broader trend of increased visibility and professional advocacy among transgender public figures.
The transition from pageant participant to advocate offers a practical model for those seeking to utilize public platforms for career development. Readers interested in similar advocacy can engage with the Negotiate Your Narrative salary course which aims to address workplace pay disparities.
The takeaway
The competition highlights how pageant success can translate into effective platforms for economic and social advocacy. Aspiring leaders can look to these outcomes as a template for combining personal visibility with professional skill-building in their own communities.
What happens next
The next Miss International Queen USA competition is scheduled to return to Atlantic City from April 4 to April 10, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Philadelphia Gay News.
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