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“I am a woman. I was devastated, and I felt that excluding me for the reason that they gave was unjust. I have never asked for any special consideration. I only wanted to compete.”

Quote by Jenna Talackova

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Jenna Talackova

Jenna Talackova is a Canadian model born on October 15, 1988. She is known for her groundbreaking work in the fashion industry, becoming the first transgender model invited to participate in Victoria's Secret's annual fashion show. more

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