Sam Porto (born 1995) is a Brazilian tattoo artist and model.[1] He was the first trans man to walk in the São Paulo Fashion Week.[2][3]
Sam Porto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 Brasília |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Tattoo artist and model |
| Works | Noted as the first trans model to walk in the São Paulo Fashion Week, participated in the Proud My Calvins underwear campaign for Calvin Klein |
He has walked for Ellus, Cavalera, and has been featured in fashion editorials for publications like Marie Claire. Porto has appeared on the covers of major Brazilian fashion magazines.[2] He participated in the Proud My Calvins underwear campaign for Calvin Klein and acquired international notoriety with prominent coverage in media such as The Washington Post.[4] Porto is a member of the Way Model roster.
Biography edit
Porto was born in Brasília in 1995. He debuted as a model in 2019 and was the first trans man to walk in the São Paulo Fashion Week. He made a significant impact on the runway by kneeling and advocating for trans respect with the words "respeito trans" (trans respect) written on his abdomen.[5] The model also posed for Mario Testino, for ÁLG by Alexandre Herchcovitch, appeared on the cover of Vogue,[6] walked for Ellus, Cavalera, and was featured in fashion editorials for publications like Marie Claire.[7] Porto's performance earned him international attention, being featured in publications such as The Washington Post. He is a member of the Way Model roster and is also part of Rock MGT.[8]
Porto has appeared on the covers of major Brazilian fashion magazines.[2] He participated in the Proud My Calvins underwear campaign for Calvin Klein.[7][9]
After a photograph of Bianca Andrade on Instagram kissing Porto for an advertising campaign,[2] rumors circulated that the two had been in a relationship since November 2022. Bianca debunked the rumor on TV Fama, telling viewers it was just a professional shoot.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Sam Porto was the highlight of the last day of shows in São Paulo". O Tempo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- "Sam Porto, first trans model of SPFW, advocates for greater diversity in fashion on and off the runways". GQ (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2022. - ^ a b c d "Meet Sam Porto, the trans model who walked in SPFW and kissed Bianca Andrade in a campaign". gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 26 May 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Get to know the story of Sam Porto, the trans model who shone at SPFW". Marie Claire. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- "Find out who Sam Porto is, the trans model pointed out as Boca Rosa's affair". Metrópoles. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023. - ^ Lopes, Marina (29 October 2019). "In Bolsonaro's Brazil, the fashion industry emerges as a center for LGBT resistance". The Washington Post. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Sam Porto". Tudo do Bem. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- "Brazilian trans model stars in international brand campaign". Tudo do Bem. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- "Noah Scheffel - Sam Porto: "It's not just about traumas that we summarize our life"". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- "Trans model, Sam Porto talks about challenges in the fashion world". Observatoriog. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- "Trans visibility: the trajectory of the Brasiliense model Sam Porto". GPS Lifetime (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 August 2022. - ^ "Successful in fashion, trans model stars in first underwear campaign". Agazeta. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Brazilian model Sam Porto stars in first underwear campaign: "Dream!"". Marie Claire (in Brazilian Portuguese). 25 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Sam Porto is one of Rock MGT's bets for 2020". Gazeta Digital (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Model Sam Porto stars in first underwear campaign". Site RG (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 July 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Maria Luisa Pimenta (26 May 2023). "Bianca Andrade pode estar vivendo romance com modelo transexual. Conheça Sam Porto e veja fotos!" [Bianca Andrade may be having a romance with a transsexual model. Meet Sam Porto and see photos!]. Purebreak (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- "Após beijão, Bianca Andrade surge em clima de romance com modelo trans" [After a big kiss, Bianca Andrade appears in a romantic mood with trans model]. Portal iG (in Brazilian Portuguese). 27 May 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
