Some of the 25 contestants of the Amazing Philippines beauty pageant pose backstage before the presentation to the media in Manila on October 7, 2008. The pageant aims to give opportunities for transsexuals and cross-dressers to display their beauty and talent. The coronation night is on October 24, with five winners joining the the Amazing Philippines Theatre (APT), a theatrical show that has showcased the best of Filipino gay talent for the last seven years. AFP PHOTO/Jay DIRECTO