Valentina Sampaio — See The Transgender Supermodel’s Red Carpet Pics

By:

Elissa Anderson

October 8, 2021 4:20PM EDT

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Valentina Sampaio

Valentina Sampaio — Valentina Sampaio is an openly transgender model born in Brazil, who was just hired by Victoria’s Secret, on August 5. Valentina is the first transgender model the lingerie brand has ever hired, and she is one of many stunning models featured in the 2019 VS PINK back-to-campus campaign. Born on December 10, 1996, Valentina was born a male in Aquiraz, Ceará, Brazil. By the age of 8 years old, she knew she wanted to be a woman and by 10, she became Valentina. Aside from landing her new Victoria’s Secret gig, she has also modeled for L’Oreal, has appeared on many runways, and has graced the covers of German Vogue and Brazil Vogue. Valentina will make her Victoria’s Secret debut when she will appear in the VS PINK back-to-campus campaign which is out August 2019. In the campaign, Valentina and the other models will showcase lingerie, loungewear, and accessories for your college needs. Click through the gallery to see all of the photos of Valentina!

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2021 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala, New York, United States – 13 Sep 2021

2021 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala, New York, United States – 13 Sep 2021 — Valentina Sampaio attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” exhibition, in New York
2021 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala, New York, United States – 13 Sep 2021

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit celebrates 2021 issue release, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – 23 Jul 2021

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit celebrates 2021 issue release, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – 23 Jul 2021 — Valentina Sampaio
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit celebrates 2021 issue release, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – 23 Jul 2021

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amfAR Gala, Arrivals, Fall Winter 2020, New York Fashion Week, USA – 05 Feb 2020

amfAR Gala, Arrivals, Fall Winter 2020, New York Fashion Week, USA – 05 Feb 2020 — Valentina Sampaio
amfAR Gala, Arrivals, Fall Winter 2020, New York Fashion Week, USA – 05 Feb 2020

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Valentina Sampaio at L’Oreal Party at PFW 2017

Valentina Sampaio at L’Oreal Party at PFW 2017 — Valentina Sampaio looked fabulous in a black dress and peacoat with strappy black sandals at a L’Oreal party during Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 at Brasserie L’Oreal restaurant in Paris, France on March 5, 2017.

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Valentina Sampaio on Isabela Capeto Runway, 2017

Valentina Sampaio on Isabela Capeto Runway, 2017 — Valentina Sampaio walked the Isabela Capeto runway in a tan dress and massive headpiece during the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 15, 2017.

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Valentina Sampaio at The 2nd & Skin Co show, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Madrid, July 2019

Valentina Sampaio at The 2nd & Skin Co show, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Madrid, July 2019 — Valentina Sampaio looked edgy and cool when she got her makeup done in bright blue and hot pink eyeshadow at The 2nd & Skin Co show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain on July 9, 2019.

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Valentina Sampaio at The 2nd & Skin Co show, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Madrid, July 2019

Valentina Sampaio at The 2nd & Skin Co show, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Madrid, July 2019 — Valentina Sampaio looked fabulous getting ready backstage at The 2nd & Skin Co show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Madrid, Spain on July 9, 2019.

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Valentina Sampaio on Amir Slama Runway, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 2017

Valentina Sampaio on Amir Slama Runway, Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 2017 — Valentina Sampaio showed off her taut tummy in a metallic silver cripped sweatshirt & metallic red underwear on the Amir Slama runway during Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 16, 2017.

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Valentina Sampaio at Brazil Fashion Week, October 2016

Valentina Sampaio at Brazil Fashion Week, October 2016 — Valentina Sampaio strutted down the runway in a Ronaldo Fraga dress during Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo Brazil on October 26, 2016.

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Valentina Sampaio at Brazil Fashion Week, October 2016

Valentina Sampaio at Brazil Fashion Week, October 2016 — Valentina Sampaio stunned in another gorgeous Ronaldo Fraga dress during Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo Brazil on October 26, 2016.

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