Rikkie Kollé is a Dutch model and became Miss Netherlands in 2023. She was the first trans woman to win the title. Now she is participating in the latest season of Expedition Robinson.
About Rikkie Kollé
- Full name
- Rikkie Valerie Kollé
- Date of birth
- April 6, 2001 (age 23)
- Place of birth
- Horn
- Current place of residence
- Breda
- Relationship status
- unknown
Background information
Rikkie Kollé is a Dutch model with Moluccan descent. She was born in Hoorn and grew up in Den Helder. She is very open about being a trans woman and speaks openly about her transition and challenges that come with her life.
Youth
Rikkie was born in Hoorn. She grew up in Den Helder. As a teenager she started her career as a model. In 2018, she participated in Holland’s Next Top Model at the age of 17. She didn’t win the season but was praised by the judges. Rikkie was the second trans woman to ever participate in the program.
Career
After her participation in Holland’s Next Top Model, she participated in Elite Model Look in 2019. Here she reached the final.
In 2023, Rikkie participated in the Miss Netherlands pageant. She eventually won the title, which made her the very first transgender Miss Netherlands. Her trans identity was a big part of her participation in the pageant. For example, she said that her dream is to commit herself to the long waiting lists for care for trans people in the Netherlands. After her participation and win at the beauty pageant, she received a lot of online hate. Due to the fact that she is a trans woman, she received a lot of hate messages and even death threats. She talked about this on the talk show Renze on RTL4.
This year Rikkie made her television debut. She is participating in the latest season of Expedition Robinson. She was also one of the ambassadors for Pride this year.
Power Rikkie Kollé
It is not known what Rikkie Kollé’s current net worth is.
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Known for
Rikkie Kollé is known for her participation in Holland’s Next Topmodel. But she is perhaps best known for winning the Miss Netherlands pageant in 2023 as the very first trans woman.
Frequently asked questions about Rikkie Kollé
What is the origin of Rikkie Kollé?
Rikkie is half Dutch and half Moluccan.
How tall is Rikkie Kollé?
Rikkie is 1.85 meters tall.
Where does Rikkie Kollé live?
Rikkie grew up in Den Helder but now lives in Breda.
