Meet Kyra Rose Griffin, a radiant soul whose courage blossoms like the very flower she bears in her name. Born in Malaysia, where being transgender means facing not only societal rejection but criminalisation, Kyra’s early life was marked by silent resistance and secret dreams. Despite the harsh constraints of her homeland, she nurtured her femininity with quiet determination, often transforming into her truest self in the solitude of her car or behind closed wardrobe doors. In 2023, she made the bold decision to leave everything behind and seek asylum in the United Kingdom, choosing freedom, safety, and self-respect over fear. Her journey is one of resilience and grace, culminating most recently in her breathtaking success at the Miss Trans Global 2025 pageant, where she was crowned Miss Trans Global Asia and Queen of Hearts. With no designer gowns or stylists at hand, she wore borrowed dresses, did her own makeup, and carried herself with such honesty and heart that she won not only titles but the admiration of everyone around her.
A former makeup artist and forever a lover of beauty, Kyra lives and breathes authenticity. She wears her femininity proudly, not to match an ideal, but as a declaration of self-love and survival. She draws inspiration from trans trailblazers like Nisha Ayub and pop icons like Nikita Dragun, yet she walks her own path, one that blends glam, grit, and unshakable optimism. Whether she's slipping into a crop top and jeans, reminiscing about her goth days, or smiling through compliments once hard to accept, Kyra’s story is a reminder of the power of transformation, not just in the physical sense, but in the reclamation of one’s voice, dignity, and dreams. Today, she uses her platform to spotlight the struggles faced by the trans community in Malaysia, holding space for hope and healing. As you’ll see in the conversation that follows, Kyra is more than a beauty queen. She is a woman who has fought for her truth with every fibre of her being, and now shines so that others might dare to do the same.
