'As a community, each personal success is a step forward for all.'
According to a press release, the 23-year-old model is one of 8 Rookies in this year’s edition, which will hit stands on July 21. For the issue, Valentina was photographed by Josie Clough in a shoot on Scrub Island., Valentina expressed that she was “excited and honored” to be part of the upcoming issue. “Being trans usually means facing closed doors to peoples’ hearts and minds,” the Brazilian model continued. “We face snickers, insults, fearful reactions and.
“To come from a space of fear and marginalization, to now being included in one of the most iconic magazines that truly embraces and celebrates diversity — it is life changing.”, explained that the magazine aims to highlight “inspiring, interesting and multi-dimensional” women, adding that Valentina had been on their radar for a while.
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