Who Are Valentina Sampaio And Alex Consani? Meet Victoria’s Secret First Trans Women Models

Victoria’s Secret made a glamorous comeback on Tuesday evening, October 15, after a five-year hiatus from the fashion show scene. The event was live-streamed on Amazon Live and Prime Video, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

The show featured familiar faces from the past, including the iconic Kate Moss, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima, and Tyra Banks. Blackpink’s singer Lisa also graced the stage with her latest songs, “Moonlit Floor” and “Rockstar.”

Victoria’s Secret returned with a bang, showcasing a variety of stunning elements. However, what truly amplified the spirit of the show was the historic inclusion of two transgender women walking the runway for the first time.

Who are Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani?

Alex Consani is an American model who began her career in 2015, becoming the world’s youngest transgender model at the age of 12.

During Victoria’s Secret show, Alex wore a pastel-coloured, sequin-embellished sleeveless bra and matching bikini bottoms. She completed the look with silver shimmery heels and wore her blonde hair loose. The VS Angel stunned with her puffed angel wings from the brand.

Valentina Sampaio is a Brazilian model, who signed with Victoria’s Secret in 2019 as the brand’s first openly transgender model and became the first transgender model featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue in 2020.

Valentina strutted down the runway in a black bikini set, featuring a sequined bralette and matching bottoms. She styled her outfit with a black see-through skirt and giant-size Black VS bows.