Las Vegas Review-Journal reported."I wanted to share my story and present that I was more than just a body," she said, according to the newspaper. "With pageantry, people think it is only about beauty.
But it's how you present yourself, what you advocate for, what you've done and the goals you have."Enriquez has used the pageant platform to advocate for transgender rights and discuss issues of discrimination and mental illness.
While growing up, she said, she was frequently bullied by classmates because of her gender identity, and she has also been the victim of physical and sexual abuse."I didn't have the easiest journey in life.