Miss Universe paid tribute to its first transgender competitor, Miss Spain, and made viewers emotional

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• Miss Spain, Angela Ponce, is the first transgender contestant at a Miss Universe pageant. 
• Though she didn't make it to the top 20, the competition honored her with a special segment during Sunday's live show.
• She also walked down the runway. 

Miss Spain, Angela Ponce, made history at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday night as the competition's first transgender contestant. 

Though she didn't make it to the top 20, the 27-year-old from Sevilla, Spain, was honored with a special segment during the live competition in Bangkok, Thailand. 

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