Valentina Sampaio is the first transgender model to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Sampaio, 23, who was also the first trans model to work with Victoria’s Secret, looks stunning as she poses up a storm for the prestigious publication.
The Brazilian beauty was photographed in Scrub Island, BVI, by photographer Josie Clough for the latest issue, with her being named as one of the eight 2020 Rookies.
Sampaio shares, “I am excited and honoured to be part of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The team at SI has 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.