Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for US$20mil

Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, CEO and biggest shareholder of JKN Global Group Pcl (JKN), is a celebrity in Thailand, starring in local versions of reality shows 'Project Runway' and 'Shark Tank'. - The Nation/Asia News Network

BANGKOK (Reuters): A Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organization for US$20mil (RM94mil), marking the first time the beauty pageant organiser will be owned by a woman, her company said on Wednesday.

Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, CEO and biggest shareholder of JKN Global Group Pcl (JKN), is a celebrity in Thailand, starring in local versions of reality shows Project Runway and Shark Tank.