5. Isis King
Isis was the very first trans model to compete in America’s Next Top Model.
4. Carmen Carrera
Carmen is an actress, model, and burlesque performer. She is also well known for appearing in RuPaul’s Drag Race.
3. Valentijn de Hingh
This Dutch up and coming model has been making waves in the industry. She has walked the runway for Maison Martin Margiela and Comme des Garcons.
2. Lauren Foster
Best known for being in The Real Housewives of Miami, Lauren has been modelling since the 80’s. She has also written a memoir entitled “Danse Sauvage – The Life and Times of International Transsexual, Lauren Foster.”
1. Amelia Maltepe
Amelia was born to a strict Muslim family who initially did not accept her transformation. She aspires to be the next Miss World.
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These ten beautiful, strong and successful individuals show us that biological gender does not dictate limitations to what we can be.
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