SI editor-in-chief MJ Day told Vogue. “We are deeply moved that Valentina was willing to put her trust in us. We didn’t think twice about wanting to amplify her voice and message and give her a platform to advocate from on behalf of her personal aspirations and the trans community.”Sampaio, who is very active in the trans community, shared her thoughts about the big news with her fans on Instagram. “I am excited and honored to be part of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue The team at SI has created another groundbreaking issue by bringing together a diverse set of multitalented, beautiful women in a creative and dignified way,” she wrote, alongside an image from her photo shoot. “I was born trans in a remote, humble fishing.