The 23-year-old Brazilian native said she was "excited and honored" to make history by appearing in the iconic magazine.
The 23-year-old Brazilian native appears in a stunning beachside pictorial in Sports Illustrated’s 2020 Swimsuit Issue, becoming the first openly transgender model to appear in the magazine.
In an essay that appears in Sports Illustrated alongside the photo spread, Sampaio explained how her personal experience as a trans woman had impacted her outlook on her modeling career. "I feel strong, and I feel inspired to fight, not just for me but for everyone that I represent." - SI Swimsuit 2020 rookie Valentina Sampaio https://t.co/CJCrL0qb4E pic.twitter.com/0F0h6eXXeY“I recognize that I am one of the fortunate ones,” she added, “and my intention is to honor that as best I can.”
“It’s hard, but you have to [stay] strong,” she said. “We all are human. I love to see people, brands and companies more open to fearlessly embracing the trans community with compassion and respect.”
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