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Dec 8, 2014, 09:58 AM EST | Updated Dec 6, 2017
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"Freedom, progress, diversity, respect." These are the goals photographer Claudia Gonzalez expressed to The Huffington Post. They serve as the ambitious hopes behind her photography project "Reassign." The striking series features before-and-after diptychs of individuals undergoing gender confirmation surgery in Cuba, and in doing so, immortalizes an identity that's all too often denied.
Contemporary Cuba has made great strides in LGBT rights since the 1960s, when many gay men were forced into labor camps under Fidel Castro's rule . However, many employers still hang on to their prejudices, making it difficult for transgender individuals to find access to jobs and education. Some facing discrimination and oppression turn to prostitution or drug trafficking as a means of supporting themselves. As a result, most visual documentation of transgender culture in Cuba revolves around these marginal areas of life.
Gonzalez wanted to change that. She became involved with an institution called CENESEX, an educational, research and charitable institution that provides a holistic approach to the study of sexuality. "Well, when I heard about CENESEX I felt committed to this project," the artist said. "The idea quickly came to me." That idea was relatively simple yet revolutionary: capture sensitive and empowering portraits of transgender individuals involved with CENESEX before and after their gender confirmation.
Each of the dual portraits were taken in the same day, meaning the photographic subjects hadn't actually undergone any physical transformations between the "before" and the "after." Rather, the images capture the symbolic transformation of the surgery. The transition of identity removed from physicality. In a way, the series' title "Reassign" has a wry bite, illuminating how such a binary, oversimplified term doesn't begin to describe the complexities of the gender confirmation experience.
Gonzalez's photographs combine documentary and poetry to capture the current moment in LGBT rights of a country that's still evolving. " You can kind of measure how a country is changing by the way the people who are sexual and gender minorities are treated ," said Mariette Pathy Allen, the photographer behind TransCuba. Hopefully such positive changes will only grow over time.
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Published: 19:47 BST, 5 January 2017 | Updated: 19:47 BST, 5 January 2017
Choosing to undergo gender reassignment surgery is an intensely personal and monumental decision — one that, understandably, many trans people choose not to reveal much about.
But one brave teenager named Emmie Smith is not only speaking out about her surgery— the 18-year-old allowed a National Geographic photographer, Lynn Johnson, to come along for the procedure and film her and her Massachusetts-based family through the process.
The magazine has since released a nine-minute video documenting the experience, including interviews with Emmie, her identical twin brother Caleb, her mom, and her plastic surgeon.
Big change: Emmie Smith, 18, was born Walker but transitioned from male to female as a teen
Brave: She let National Geographic's cameras come along for the momentous occasion
Love: Her mother Kate (left), an Episcopal reverend, has been very supportive and was at the hospital for the surgery
Emmie is lucky in that her parents and twin have been very supportive throughout her transitional process, even if it was a shock to come to terms with.
'When I first learned that my child was transgender, I couldn't speak the word, I was so — I didn't know, I didn't know anything about it,' her mother Kate Malin, a reverend at an Episcopal church, says in the video, stuttering out her thoughts.
'Here I was, this "good mother" that researched everything before we, you know, bought a diaper. I was the one in the know, and all of a sudden I didn't know anything and it was frightening and it was other and I didn't want my child to hurt or be hurt or be judged.'
Emmie, formerly Walker, found that she's mostly received a positive and nonjudgmental response to her news.
Kate said finding out about Emmie was a shock because she knew nothing about being trans
Unique: Emmie has an identical twin brother, Caleb, making them one of a very small number of identical twins of different sexes
Family: Caleb is proud of that fact and has been supportive of his sister
'Being closeted was one of the worst parts of my life. Being out, it's not so much a personal change, it's a social change,' she said.
She shared the news publicly for the first time on Facebook two years ago, and her social circle seemed to adapt quickly.
'The thing I really remember about coming out, was I was in a play. I went to rehearsal, and they were getting my pronouns right, they were using my name,' she recalls. 'It was just a totally different world. It was incredible.'
'If I was not out, I'm not sure I'd be alive right now,' she adds.
Her brother Caleb, too, has taken the news well. He notes, 'I kind of taking pride in being one of the few identical twin pairs that are boy and girl.'
Important: Emmie said that if she wasn't out, she might not be alive
Unsure: Emmie was hesitant about undergoing the surgery at first, but now says that she has a 'million' reasons for having wanted the change and is happy with the decision
Perfect: She was 'giddy' and 'nervous' on the big day but the surgery was a success
Despite knowing she wanted to be a girl, though, Emmie wasn't always convinced she actually wanted to take surgical steps to change her body.
'When I thought about why I eventually wanted to get this surgery, because I really didn't at first, I think the reason that I ended up really wanting it to happen, started being something more out of convenience,' she explains.
'As it started to get more real and I got the surgery date and all that, I found a million reasons why I wanted it to happen.'
So, on August 30, 2016, she went under the knife, having a surgeon change her penis into a vagina.
National Geographic was there on the big day, as Kate said she felt 'honored' to accompany her daughter on this journey — adding that they were both 'giddy' and 'nervous'.
In position: Emmie's legs were held in place with the help of two braces
Detail: The video goes into great detail about how the procedure is carried out, with Emime's surgeon explaining each step of the operation
Transformation: The penis is used to create a vagina
Complicated: Emmie hopes that by documenting the procedure, she will help to bring new awareness about transgender people
'I think people are fascinated by gender reassignment surgery. They also don't know how to have a conversation about,' Emmie said of her decision to let the cameras in.
Before heading into the operating room, Kate and Emmie are seen waiting and praying together. Kate looks like she is holding back tears as she asks God to lead Emmie through.
The surgeon, Dr. Christine McGinn, then explains exactly what happens once the anesthesia kicks in.
'The glans penis becomes the clitoris, the skin of the penis becomes the labia minora and part of the opening of the vagina,' she says.
'The scrotal skin is taken off and used as a skin graft, it's rolled up into a tube, and that's placed in a space that we make at the base of the scrotum... and that's going to be the lining of the vagina.'
All the details: Her surgeon explained on camera what the procedure entailed; her penis became the clitoris and labia while the scrotal skin became the inside of the vagina
It's all good: Kate cried and smiled as she called family members to tell them that the surgery went well
'The testicles are removed, and the urethra is actually saved, and the flap of the urethra is used to make a hood for the clitoris.'
After all of that happens, Dr. McGinn wakes up a groggy Emmie, telling her the surgery is over.
The doctor explains in a voice-over that though Emmie looked scared, she knows she will be fine — particularly because her family is there for her.
'When people don't do well, after their transition, it's because they have absolutely no support system. Their support system is their families putting on a game face, but they're scared as hell too... She's got everything going for her,' she says.
Outside the operating room, Kate can be seen crying and smiling as she calls family members to tell them the surgery went well.
'I feel like I haven't taken a deep breath in two days,' she says before visiting Emmie and reading her the supportive messages sent by her other family members.
Kate and her husband know this was the best decision and see Emmie is happy
Strong: Emmie's doctor said she would be fine since she has such a great support system
Getting acquainted: Emmie checks out her new equipment after surgery
'What my husband and I keep remarking on to each other is this just feels so right, it's so her, it's so the child we've always known and loved, even thought a few years ago we wouldn't have necessarily anticipated this step,' says Kate.
'And that's where I think, again, transition is problematic. Because it presupposes an end point, where at some point you have transitioned. Whereas every single one of us is in constant development. This is obviously a huge, huge moment in Emmie's life, but it by no means the end point. In some ways it's just the beginning.'
Emmie took nine weeks to recover, and is now working at an art museum and taking a gap year before starting college in the fall.
She hopes to study acting and is working with her brother on a musical, and wants her story to help educate others.
'If you’re not living freely that’s time wasted, and I felt my time was wasted pretending to be a boy.
'[Transitioning] was the best decision in my life,' she said. 'It’s not science fiction or mythology. It's what happens to women just trying to be at peace with themselves and their bodies.'
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10 most beautiful transwomen in Thailand (2017 edition)

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You may know them from their pageant titles, successful modeling careers, or profitable social media presences, but these ladies all have two things in common — they’re trans, and they’re trending in Thailand.
It’s been six years since Coconuts introduced you to the hottest transwomen of Instagram and, inspired by 9GAG’s recent rundown, we thought it was time to revisit the subject and give you our own, updated Top 10.
While they’re all equally beautiful, these ladies are ranked based on their following and how often their names come up in local media. To us, they’re all winners.
Chalisa “Rose” Yuemchai shot to fame after a minor role in the Chinese comedy “Lost in Thailand,” which made USD107 million in profits. Audiences were surprised when Rose delivered her single line in well-spoken Mandarin. Afterwards, she developed a strong Chinese fan base.
Nadia was crowned Miss Mimosa Queen Thailand in 2015. After winning this local trans pageant, held annually in Pattaya, she become quite well-known. Ever since then, she has continued to work as a freelance model and dancer.
With nearly 100,000 followers on Facebook, Pynk gained fame after becoming a spokesmodel for a surgery hospital in South Korea. Thanks to her doctor, Pynk now looks like she came straight out of Japanese anime.
Jeen, 20, made headlines in local media after showing up at the mandatory-for-men military draft in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province earlier this year. Obviously, her appearance wasn’t what they were expecting for a prospective soldier. Jeen became famous overnight after many people, even the soldier-recruits themselves, took photos of her and posted them online.
Frame, 22, also shook up social media when she attended the military draft. Her cute and innocent look exempted her from military service but landed her many interviews on Thai TV. A communication arts major, the talented Frame produced a series of short films called “Crazy Love” starring internet idols as actors.
Yoshi is known for her “doll face” on social media. Not only a sensation on the internet, she also appeared in a music video for Baitoey Rsiam, a world-famous Thai country singer. Yoshi has also landed a few movie roles and has nearly one million followers on Instagram.
Hana was definitely a fan favorite when she auditioned for modeling contest show The Face Thailand Season 3. Standing out from the crowd, Hana was selected to be on the show but was eliminated midway through the competition, much to the chagrin of her many fans
But it doesn’t matter. Hana had already developed a strong profile and successful modeling career before joining the show.
Another contestant on The Face Thailand Season 3, Blossom also didn’t make it into one of the coveted top three spots. However, prior to the show, Blossom had already wowed fans and won hearts as the first runner-up in Thailand’s most prestigious trans pageant, Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2013.
The latest trans beauty to do Thailand proud, Mo won Miss Tiffany’s Universe last year and later won Miss International Queen, the international beauty pageant for transgender women, where she represented Thailand.
Before receiving her title, Mo became famous for her brief appearance on the popular Thai singing show “I can see your voice,” where she surprised the audience by singing with a masculine voice.
After all these years, we still have to give it to Poyd as the most beautiful transwoman in Thailand. She is the first transwoman that Thais will name and the idol of younger transpeople in the country.
Poyd works regionally as an actress, and was named on a list of the “most beautiful faces” in the world by US film magazine TC Candler.
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You may know them from their pageant titles, successful modeling careers, or profitable social media presences, but these ladies all have two things in common — they’re trans, and they’re trending in Thailand.
It’s been six years since Coconuts introduced you to the hottest transwomen of Instagram and, inspired by 9GAG’s recent rundown, we thought it was time to revisit the subject and give you our own, updated Top 10.
While they’re all equally beautiful, these ladies are ranked based on their following and how often their names come up in local media. To us, they’re all winners.
Chalisa “Rose” Yuemchai shot to fame after a minor role in the Chinese comedy “Lost in Thailand,” which made USD107 million in profits. Audiences were surprised when Rose delivered her single line in well-spoken Mandarin. Afterwards, she developed a strong Chinese fan base.
Nadia was crowned Miss Mimosa Queen Thailand in 2015. After winning this local trans pageant, held annually in Pattaya, she become quite well-known. Ever since then, she has continued to work as a freelance model and dancer.
With nearly 100,000 followers on Facebook, Pynk gained fame after becoming a spokesmodel for a surgery hospital in South Korea. Thanks to her doctor, Pynk now looks like she came straight out of Japanese anime.
Jeen, 20, made headlines in local media after showing up at the mandatory-for-men military draft in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province earlier this year. Obviously, her appearance wasn’t what they were expecting for a prospective soldier. Jeen became famous overnight after many people, even the soldier-recruits themselves, took photos of her and posted them online.
Frame, 22, also shook up social media when she attended the military draft. Her cute and innocent look exempted her from military service but landed her many interviews on Thai TV. A communication arts major, the talented Frame produced a series of short films called “Crazy Love” starring internet idols as actors.
Yoshi is known for her “doll face” on social media. Not only a sensation on the internet, she also appeared in a music video for Baitoey Rsiam, a world-famous Thai country singer. Yoshi has also landed a few movie roles and has nearly one million followers on Instagram.
Hana was definitely a fan favorite when she auditioned for modeling contest show The Face Thailand Season 3. Standing out from the crowd, Hana was selected to be on the show but was eliminated midway through the competition, much to the chagrin of her many fans
But it doesn’t matter. Hana had already developed a strong profile and successful modeling career before joining the show.
Another contestant on The Face Thailand Season 3, Blossom also didn’t make it into one of the coveted top three spots. However, prior to the show, Blossom had already wowed fans and won hearts as the first runner-up in Thailand’s most prestigious trans pageant, Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2013.
The latest trans beauty to do Thailand proud, Mo won Miss Tiffany’s Universe last year and later won Miss International Queen, the international beauty pageant for transgender women, where she represented Thailand.
Before receiving her title, Mo became famous for her brief appearance on the popular Thai singing show “I can see your voice,” where she surprised the audience by singing with a masculine voice.
After all these years, we still have to give it to Poyd as the most beautiful transwoman in Thailand. She is the first transwoman that Thais will name and the idol of younger transpeople in the country.
Poyd works regionally as an actress, and was named on a list of the “most beautiful faces” in the world by US film magazine TC Candler.
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