Andreja Pejic
1991
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Biography
Andreja Pejic is a Bosnian-Australian model and actress who gained international recognition for her androgynous appearance and successful career in the fashion industry. Born in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, she moved to Australia as a refugee during the Bosnian War. Pejic made history by becoming the first openly transgender model to appear in Vogue. She has worked with major fashion houses and designers, breaking barriers and challenging traditional gender norms within the industry. Aside from her modeling career, Pejic has also pursued acting, appearing in films and television shows.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I feel really privileged in a way. I think transgender models are opening doors for a lot of other girls.
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I'm just more interested in playing interesting cool characters, regardless of what their gender is.
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Beauty can be expressed in so many different ways and it's all different.
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I have to work twice as hard to be recognized for my talent rather than my looks.
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I think we're past a point where the sex you were born as, the gender you were born as, should determine your place in society.