Monika: Michelle sounds like a true angel! Were the other two girls just as helpful?
Danielly: Miss USA Ale Tristan lent me a dress because I had a problem with mine, whereas Miss Honduras gave me
a pair of earrings and a necklace for the fashion show because mine had stayed at the hotel. And finally, Miss
Cuba, Yuni, welcomed me as if I were a member of her family, for which I love her so much.
Monika: I must admit that Yuni Carey is such a kind and lovely lady.
I interviewed her six years ago,
and she was already an experienced pageant contestant at that time. Did the other girls teach you anything
that will help you in future pageants?
Danielly: Yuni Carey is an amazing person. At the 2019 Miss Trans Star International contest, she said goodbye
to the contests, and she is now going to dedicate herself to training Misses. Apart from beauty tricks, I
learned to live in groups, and that regardless of beauty, we are all queens, queens of our own lives.
Monika: Miss International Queen in Thailand is a pageant I watch every year, and I find it fantastic. Have
you ever thought about taking part?
Danielly: Yes! My biggest dream would be to participate in the Miss International Queen pageant. I sent in my
application for the contest, but if I am not mistaken, I am not old enough yet to participate. Instead, I will
soon represent Sweden in the Miss T World pageant, and I am available for any opportunity to take part in more
events.
Monika: I am more familiar with the Miss Trans Star International contest, so tell me about Miss T World. It
is held in Italy, right?
Danielly: Yes, it takes place in Brescia, Italy. The event was supposed to take place on the 29th and 30th of
May but has been postponed (no date has been set for the moment). It will last two days, giving us an
opportunity to present ourselves in bathing suits, traditional costumes, and gala dresses.
Monika: What about your own preparations? Which dress will you be wearing for this event?
Danielly: I have already started preparing my dress. It was a gift from a friend. It will not be luxurious like
the dresses of all the other girls because, unlike them, I will not have official sponsors, but I guarantee it
will be a nice dress. As for my traditional costume, I haven't started the preparations yet, but I want
something that reminds me of a red fox, which is one of the symbols here in Sweden. I hope I can do something
beautiful!
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Monika: When you are not on stage, what do you like to wear? Do you have any special colors or brands?
Danielly: I love dresses in particular. I am completely in love with delicate dresses. I don't have a favorite
brand. I usually don't buy anything for the brand but for the style; if it catches my eye, that's the most
important thing.
Monika: Speaking of the stage, have you ever considered acting?
Danielly: Yes, when I was young, I guess I was 16, I took dance and theater classes. I liked them a lot, being
someone else and having a new personality that attracts a lot of attention.
Monika: Your figure is perfect. What is your secret to staying so slim?
Danielly: We all have references to femininity and beauty. In my case, I always admire skinny and small girls.
My genetics made me thin, and I take care of myself, avoiding certain types of fats. In addition, I go to the
gym and I often go swimming.
Monika: You have had blonde hair and other colors in the past, and now it is black. Which shade do you like
best?
Danielly: My hair is black, but as a good hair lover, I have some human hair wigs. So I can change my look
without harming my own hair. Every time I kept changing color, it hurt. With wigs, I can have the desired look
in a few minutes and without any damage.
Monika: Many transgender ladies write their memoirs. Has a book of your own ever crossed your mind?
Danielly: I never thought of writing my memoirs, for the simple reason that I isolated myself so much that I
would not enjoy sharing anything. I don't have many stories to tell; there are girls with better life stories
to be told.
Monika: 29 June 2019 must be a very special date for you. Did you enjoy being a bride, trying on a wedding
dress, and finally having your wedding ceremony?
Danielly: It was the greatest achievement of my entire life. That date marked the beginning of a family, MY
Family!!! It was very exciting to be able to realize this dream of officially marrying as a woman and not being
labeled.
Monika: Tell me about the ceremony itself. What was it like?
Danielly: I had a very simple ceremony with only my husband's parents, children, and friends, but it was a
magical moment for me. We did not have a religious wedding, which I wanted to do in Brazil with my family, but
we had a very beautiful party in the garden of my new home.
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Danielly with her husband. Photo credits: Morgan Bäckvall. |
Monika: Would you say that you are a happy woman now?
Danielly: Yes, I feel almost completely happy. I completed my transition, I got married, and I have my family.
Now I just need to have a career; I really want to be in the world of beauty or boost my work on the Internet.
Monika: Some transgender girls are still struggling with their transition decisions. What would you
recommend to them?
Danielly: Good question, Monika. There are always transsexual girls contacting me and asking for advice. I
always repeat the same thing: be yourself, don't live in the eyes of others, run after your goals, and never
give up, because we all have obstacles in life, and that's just a detail for us to become stronger.
Monika: Danielly, thank you so much for sharing your story. Good luck with your pageants, and please take
care in these crazy Covid-19 times.
END OF PART 2
Main photo credits: Robert Drugge.
All the photos: courtesy of Danielly Drugge.
© 2020 - Monika Kowalska
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