Miss Gay Beauty Pageant in the Philippines

TAGBILARAN, PHILIPPINES - JULY 19: Contestant #3 who goes by the stage name Lara Quigaman takes the stage during the evening wear portion of the Miss Gay Sandugo beauty pageant July 19, 2006 in Tagbilaran, Philippines. Miss Gay beauty pageants are popular across the Philippines and are usually held during local fiestas with support from both gay and straight audiences, local residents as well as the local government. (Photo by Marvi Lacar/Getty Images)