Leyna Ramous by Antoine Verglas for GOSEE

Meet Leyna Ramous, one of the world’s most famous and beautiful transgender women who’re currently leading the trans revolution in the United States. Leyna’s been featured on the cover of Candy Magazine last year along with actress Laverne Cox and top model Carmen Carrera.

Leyna caught up with GOSEE to tell us about her story and how she was discovered.

Leyna knew at a young age that fashion and entertainment were her calling. “My personality was way to big for the Midwest” admits she. When the time was right she made a clear shot to the East Coast, arriving in New York and making her mark in The big Apple.

“Some say, I came too late, but I think I was right on time”, says Leyna. While undergoing the Transition into womanhood “I made sure I took the the time to discover my true and honest self. I knew I had all the tools to be a success, I just needed a break”.

Her break came in the summer of 2014. “It was the year that changed my life” - recalls Leyna: “I walked into a Soho gallery called Clic and was given a card of an amazing photographer and now friend by the name of Antoine Verglas. Soon after I was shooting with him - the same photographer who shot all my idols!” “Moments like this are worth the wait”, admits Leyna.

Here are some of the classic images of Leyna from her shoot with Antoine.