Pageant officials gave Angela a chance to speak about her history-making debut in the competition, during a pre-recorded segment.
I understand, because we're in a community that is small, often targeted with hate and there aren't as many opportunities.
Some 21 contestants from 15 countries, all of them born male, compete in the week-long event for the crown of Miss International Queen 2012.
They told me that they needed documents providing proof that I am a woman.
According to Raymond, success in competitions affords many opportunities abroad.
But some of the girls became good friends and we are still close now.