Born on February 19, 1981, in Brazil and raised in Italy, Lea T is a transgender fashion model and the muse of Riccardo Tisci, the chief creative officer of the esteemed British luxury brand Burberry. Her professional last name, “T,” is a tribute to Tisci.
Lea T Wiki & Biography
Name
Lea T
Nickname
Lea T
Date Of Birth
February 19, 1981
Age
43 Years
Birth Place
Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gender
Female
Profession
Fashion Model
Debut
2010
Famous For
Fantastic (1973)
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Nationality
Brazilian
Religion
Not Known
Lea T’s Net Worth
Salary
Not Known
Net Worth
$5 Million Approx
Height, Weight, and Color
Height in cm
181 cm
Height in Meters
1.81 m
Height in Feet Inches
5 feet 11 inches
Weight
53 kg
117 lbs
Body Type
Slim
Body Measurement
34-25-36 inches
Waist Size
25 inches
Shoe Size
10.5 (US)
Eye Colour
Brown
Hair Colour
Brown
Lea T Family and Relatives
Father
Toninho Cerezo
Mother
Rosa Helena Medeiros
Brothers
Not Known
Sisters
Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends
Not Known
Marital Status
Single
Partner
Not Known
Sons
Not Known
Daughters
Not Known
Lea T Education School and Colleges
Education Qualification
High School Graduate
School
Not Known
College & University
Not Known
Favourites Things Of Lea T
Favorite Colour
Deep Pink, Brown
Favorite Actor
Not Known
Favorite Actress
Not Known
Favorite Food
Chicken Parm
Favorite TV Shows
Not Known
Favorite Movie
Not Known
Favorite Pets
Not Known
Hobbies
Shopping, Cooking, Dance
Favorite Destination
Ukraine
Interesting Facts About Lea T
Lea T made history during the 2016 Rio Olympics as the first openly transgender person to lead a team into the opening ceremonies. Riding her bike, she guided the Brazilian team, consisting of 465 athletes across 29 sports, marking a significant moment of inclusion and representation.
Forbes magazine recognized Lea T’s impact on Italian fashion in February 2015, listing her among the 12 women who changed the landscape. She shared this honor with influential names like Miuccia Prada, Anna Dello Russo, and Franca Sozzani.
Breaking new ground in the beauty industry, Lea T became the face of the American hair-care brand Redken in 2014, becoming the first openly transgender model to front a global cosmetics brand.
The realm of entertainment welcomed Lea T in 2013 when she participated in the Italian version of “Dancing with the Stars” on Rai Uno, titled “Ballando con le Stelle.”
Lea T’s modeling career has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as Vogue Paris, Numero, Interview, and Love. Notably, she was featured on the cover of two editions of the Spring/Summer 2011 edition of Love, one solo and another with Kate Moss.
Her presence extends to international magazine covers, including Elle, Marie Claire, Grazia, and Glamour.
Lea T publicly shared her intention to undergo sex reassignment surgery in a January 2011 interview. The surgery took place in March 2012 in Thailand.
While initially expressing dissatisfaction in a January 2013 interview, she later stated feeling satisfied with the results two weeks later during an interview with Fantástico.
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