Project Runway's first ever #transgendermodel otional debut - after revealing she lived as a MONK in Thailand for six years before transitioning
Model Mimi Tao has become the hit TV series first ever transgender model
Mimi spent six years as a male monk at a temple, which is where she says she 'found' her true self, and realized that she was truly a woman
Her modelling career kick started after she modeled for Marco Marco during New York fashion week in 2017
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Project Runway has unveiled its first ever transgender model to feature on the show in an exclusive clip that was released ahead of the newest series of hit TV program.
Mimi Tao, from Thailand, was having her dress fitted by her designer when she revealed that she is the first transgender model to ever feature on the show.
