Sports Illustrated‘s annual swimsuit issue.The Brazilian model makes history with her appearance in the July 21 issue, which features Sampaio modeling two different swimsuits — a one-piece by Haus of Pink Lemonaid and a bikini by Triangl — CNN reports.Sampaio, 23, has also penned an essay for Sports Illustrated, saying she is “excited and honored” to be included in the issue.
She also discussed the historic nature of her selection, as well as her humble origins in Brazil.“I was born trans in a remote, humble fishing village in northern Brazil,” she wrote.