Jenna Talackova: Jenna Talackova is a Canadian transgender model who is running for Miss Universe 2012. She's known for being instrumental in the policy change that now allows transgender women to participate
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Where are they now?: Jenna Talackova, the transgender beauty contestant hopes to launch reality TV show | The Star
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Transgender contestant Jenna Talackova takes part in Miss Universe Canada competition during the bikini segment in Toronto, May 19, 2012. Talackova was originally disqualified from the Miss Universe Canada contest because she
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Transgender activist not cheering Jenna Talackova's Miss Universe breakthrough | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly
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