Fuschia Anne Ravena (born June 12, 1995) is a Filipina beauty queen, entrepreneur, and prominent LGBTQIA+ advocate best known for winning the Miss International Queen 2022 title.
Growing up in the provincial city of Bogo, Cebu, Ravena was the youngest of seven siblings. Raised on a farm, she spent much of her early life surrounded by nature, an experience that deeply influenced her eventual stance as an animal rights advocate. From a young age, she knew she was different, and her transition journey was anchored by the unwavering support of her mother, Ana Dungog.
Ravena paved the way for the transgender community in Cebu and across the Philippines to be heard and seen. Her ascent in the pageant world reached a major milestone when she competed in the inaugural Miss International Queen Philippines pageant. On March 6, 2022, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the 26-year-old stood out among 25 other trans women, bringing home the first-ever national crown.
The victory was a deeply emotional one for Ravena. Her mother had passed away in 2021, just a year prior. Ravena dedicated the win to her memory, noting that her mother had been her biggest supporter in every endeavor and a guiding light throughout her transition.
On June 25, 2022, Ravena carried the Philippine flag to the resort city of Pattaya, Thailand, to compete in Miss International Queen, the world’s largest and most prestigious beauty pageant for transgender women. Radiating grace and intelligence, she bested 22 other international delegates to win the crown. She made history as the third Filipina to capture the title, following in the footsteps of Kevin Balot (2012) and Trixie Maristela (2015).
Her victory platform centered on love, peace, and unity, serving as a powerful message of inclusion. Following the grand finals in Thailand, Ravena bravely chose to undergo gender-affirming surgery in the country, a deeply personal decision that further aligned her physical reality with her true self.
Beyond the pageant stage, Ravena has proven herself as a successful beauty industry entrepreneur, owning and operating a premier aesthetic clinic. She leverages her platform as a global advocate for compassion and equality, serving as a powerful voice for LGBTQIA+ rights.
In March 2026, Ravena took on a groundbreaking leadership role when she was appointed as the National Director of the Miss International Queen Philippines organization. As the pageant's first-ever crowned queen, her transition to directorship solidified her legacy, allowing her to guide and uplift the next generation of Filipina trans beauty queens.
Further proving her enduring impact in the pageant sphere, Ravena was announced in late 2025 as one of the first official delegates for the inaugural Miss Grand International (MGI) All Stars. Competing in early 2026, the veteran-focused competition welcomed former international pageant delegates. The MGI organization formally introduced Ravena as a "proud transgender Filipina" redefining beauty through "purpose, leadership, and lasting impact."
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