Bishesh Huirem

Bishesh Huirem
Bishesh Huirem at the trailer launch of Oneness
Born
Imphal, Manipur[1]
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)actor, costume designer, fashion designer, model, salonnière
Known for
  • first Indian transgender to represent her country in international beauty pageant
  • first Indian transgender to be appointed as a state icon in parliamentary elections
  • first Manipuri transgender to win Best Actor Award
Parents
  • Manglem Huirem (father)
  • Khomdonbi Huirem (mother)

Bishesh Huirem is an Indian actress and model from the Meitei ethnicity of Manipur. She is best known for being the first Indian to represent India at the Miss International Queen for Transgender 2016 organised in Pattaya, Thailand.[2][3][4][5] She is the first Indian transgender to be appointed as a state icon for the parliamentary polls in the Lok Sabha elections.[6][7] She is the first transgender to win the "Best Actor Award" in the 14th Manipur State Film Awards, 2022.[8][9] It's Not My Choice directed by Priyakanta Laishram and Apaiba Leichil directed by Bobby Wahengbam are some of her notable films.

  1. ^ "Manipuri transgender to represent India at international beauty pageant". Hindustan Times. 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  2. ^ "Bishesh Huirem becomes first Indian transgender to compete in Miss International Beauty Queen". Firstpost. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  3. ^ "Meet Bishesh Huirem - The first Indian transgender woman at 'Miss International Beauty Queen' contest - SheThePeople TV". Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  4. ^ "Transgender Actress from Manipur to Represent India at Prestigious Beauty Pageant in Thailand". The Better India. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  5. ^ "Manipur beauty who will represent India at world's largest transgender pageant, doesn't have funds to sponsor trip". India Today. September 15, 2016. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  6. ^ "Transgender 'icon' to educate Manipur voters". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  7. ^ "EC ropes in Manipur LGBT model as State Icon". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  8. ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to win best actor award". The Indian Express. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  9. ^ Rana, Ratika (2022-04-11). "Bishesh Huirem Becomes First Transgender To Win Best Actor In Manipur Film Awards". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.