A contest was held in 2004 in Beijing called 'Miss Artificial Beauty Contest'. Each contestant was required to provide documentation of their prior cosmetic procedures. This pageant reflects the growing interest in cosmetic surgery in the Chinese population.
The winner earned $6,000, after besting 19 other entrants. Her photo is here on the BBC website. Pictured above is the only transsexual contestant.
The contest was started after one of the Miss Intercontinental contestants was disqualified for having undergone cosmetic surgery. Since 2004, there has not been another 'Miss Artificial Beauty Pageant', but there have been daytime drama award shows aired on television, which are essentially the same thing.
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