Ninel’s mother helps her prepare for a vela, pinning on a sash that reads, “Transvestite of the Year ’07,” a title Ninel won at a beauty contest in nearby beach town Huatulco. Ninel enjoys any possible occasion to show off her good looks, and her parents support her interest by helping her prepare for events and attending the events themselves. Photo: Katie Orlinsky

Ninel’s mother helps her prepare for a vela, pinning on a sash that reads, “Transvestite of the Year ’07,” a title Ninel won at a beauty contest in nearby beach town Huatulco. Ninel enjoys any possible occasion to show off her good looks, and her parents support her interest by helping her prepare for events and attending the events themselves.

Photo: Katie Orlinsky

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