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Darice at the arcade, Taipei, Taiwan, 2019. ‘I hope that anyone who reads my story or sees this project gets more confidence to be themselves. I’ve just turned thirty and I’m realizing more who I am now so I hope no matter your age, your gender or your orientation you can find yourself and be comfortable with it. Because even if you don’t know anyone like you, right now there is a lot of us out there.’ Darice Darice is Taiwanese American and identify as non binary, which means they don't identify as male or female. Growing up they were quite a tomboy and thought that one day they would grow to become a bearded old man, but that never happened. They learned how to perform femininity as a skill and trained for beauty pageants in America where their family moved. They learned how to wear make up, how to walk. We met at their favorite place, an arcade in Gonguan, the student area, where they go to play a dancing game when they can't sleep at night. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese firm offers prime avenue for aspiring Ethiopian models

STORY: Chinese firm offers prime avenue for aspiring Ethiopian models DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:09 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): BETHELHEM ALMAYEHU, contestant 3. various of the contest 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): BRUKTAWIT HABTAMU, Beauty contestant 5. various of the contest 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MA NING, Director general of Five Star Elevator Manufacturing Private Limited Company 7. various of the contest 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Amharic): TSEGAZEWOLD ASFAW, Beauty contestant 9. various of the contest STORYLINE: For Bethelhem Alemayehu, who took part in a beauty contest for the first time, it was an "unbelievable feeling" to win second place in one of the most sought-after pageants held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The 1.74-meter-tall Alemayehu outperformed all the 24 contestants but one at Miss Five Star 2023 Beauty Contest final round, which was presented by a Chinese private company, Five Star Elevator Manuf

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Miss Universe Myanmar 2022 finale held in Yangon

STORY: Miss Universe Myanmar 2022 finale held in Yangon DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: Yangon CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Miss Universe Myanmar 2022 finale 2. various of contestants participating in the pageant 3. various of participants attending the event STORYLINE: A total of 14 beauty contestants participated in the Miss Universe Myanmar 2022 finale in Yangon on Saturday. Zar Li Moe of Bhamo in northern Myanmar's Kachin state was crowned the title of "Miss Universe Myanmar 2022" to be a contestant in the upcoming 71st Miss Universe competition to be held early next year in the United States. Miss Universe Myanmar Pageant 2022 is the ninth time of such kind which has been held since 2013 in Myanmar. The national beauty pageant of the Southeast Asian country was not held last year. Thuzar Wint Lwin, representative from Chin state, won the title in 2020. Miss Universe Beauty Pageant is one of the world's oldest and most important beauty pageants. Xinhua News

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MEAN GIRLS

MEAN GIRLS [US 2004 ] LINDSAY LOHAN, AMANDA SEYFRIED, LACEY CHABERT Date: 2004

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted square in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted streets in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted street in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

Few tourists walk in a deserted street in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Prague, Museums, tourism, coronavirus

Closed Museum of torture in Prague, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

Few tourists walk in a deserted street in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted streets in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted street in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted street in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted streets in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted streets in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Cesky Krumlov, tourism, coronavirus

A view of a deserted garden restaurant in front of the Pension Marie in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

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Prague, Museums, tourism, coronavirus

Woman with information about the limiting the number of persons entering to the Czech Garnet Museum in Prague, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Prague, restaurants, tourism, coronavirus

Closed restaurant in the Palladium shopping center in Prague, Czech Republic, March 13, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Prague, tourists, tourism, coronavirus

Tourists wearing a face masks walk by a center of Prague, Czech Republic, March 12, 2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. The state has also banned the entry to the country to foreigners from risk countries. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

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Prague, tourists, tourism, coronavirus

Tourist wearing face mask at the center of Prague, Czech Republic, March 12,2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. The state has also banned the entry to the country to foreigners from risk countries. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

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Prague, tourists, tourism, coronavirus

Tourist wearing face mask walks by a center of Prague, Czech Republic, March 12,2020. The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country. The state of emergency can last up to 30 days and even longer with the Chamber of Deputies' consent. Events with over 30 participants are banned, which applies to cultural, sports, religious events, festivals, pilgrimages, pageants, markets and other events. The state has also banned the entry to the country to foreigners from risk countries. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)