Miss Universe Fatima Bosch is speaking out in an ABC News exclusive interview.
"I want children to look at me and see my face and see theirs reflected in mine," Miss South Africa Zozobini Tunzi said before her win.
The pageant has it's first-ever transgender woman competing, who has been identified as Angela Ponce of Spain.
A Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers will hold a "Runner Up Night" next season to commemorate the Miss Universe gaffe that temporarily awarded the crown to the second-place finisher.