insert_link Fashion Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio becomes first transgender Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio has been blazing trails for years. Now, she's set to become the first openly transgender model to be featured in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue. The 23-year-old was selected as a 2020 model for the July 21 issue. "Being trans usually means facing closed doors to people's hearts and minds," she wrote on Instagram. "We face snickers, insults, fearful reactions and physical violations just for existing. Our […] todayJuly 13, 2020
insert_link Fashion Victoria’s Secret Breaks New Ground, Hiring First Transgender Model VIctoria Sampaio Victoria’s Secret has reportedly hired its first transgender model, Valentina Sampaio. The Brazilian model and actress took to her Instagram on Saturday to share a behind-the-scenes shot of her photo shoot for an upcoming Victoria’s Secret Pink campaign. While the L Brands-owned company has not responded to requests for comment on Sampaio’s casting, the model’s agent, Erio Zanon, confirmed the news in an interview with CNN on Monday. Sampaio […] todayAugust 15, 2019
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