Valentina Sampaio joins the SISwim2020 issue as the first transgender model 👏 SI_Swimsuit
was shot in Scrub Island, BVI, and she wears two suits — this glitter metallic bandeau and a white one-shoulder one-piece — for the gorgeous feature."I am excited and honored to be part of the iconichas created yet another groundbreaking issue by bringing together a diverse set of multitalented, beautiful women in a creative and dignified way. I was born trans in a remote, humble fishing village in northern Brazil.
Our options for growing up in a loving and accepting family, having a fruitful experience at school or finding dignified work are unimaginably limited and challenging," Valentina posted on her Instagram after the news was announced onSwimsuit editor MJ Day calls Valentina a pioneer for the LGBTQ+ community and explained, in a press release from the brand,"we didn't think twice about wanting to amplify her voice, her message and give her a platform to advocate from on behalf of her...
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