Valentina Sampaio is a Brazilian model and actress known for breaking barriers in the fashion industry as a transgender woman. She was born on December 10, 1996, in Aquiraz, a city in the northeastern state of Ceará, Brazil.
Growing up, Valentina knew from a young age that she was transgender. However, she faced discrimination and bullying from her peers and had a difficult childhood as a result. Despite these challenges, Valentina remained determined to pursue her dreams and become a successful model.
Valentina began her modeling career in Brazil, where she quickly gained recognition for her stunning looks and unique features. In 2016, she made history as the first transgender model to appear on the cover of Vogue Paris. This breakthrough moment catapulted her career to new heights and earned her international acclaim.
Since then, Valentina has gone on to work with some of the world's top fashion brands and designers, including Victoria's Secret, L'Oreal, and Dior. In 2019, she became the first openly transgender model to be hired by Victoria's Secret, a move that was widely celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to her modeling work, Valentina is also an advocate for transgender rights and is committed to using her platform to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the transgender community. She has spoken out about the importance of inclusion and representation in the fashion industry and has used her voice to call for greater acceptance and understanding of transgender individuals.
Since then, Valentina has gone on to work with some of the world's top fashion brands and designers, including Victoria's Secret, L'Oreal, and Dior. In 2019, she became the first openly transgender model to be hired by Victoria's Secret, a move that was widely celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community.
Valentina's impact on the fashion industry and the LGBTQ+ community has been significant, and she continues to be a trailblazer and role model for future generations of transgender individuals.