Carmen Carrera used to be a man. She was born in 1986 as ‘Christopher Roman’. Now, Carmen Carrera has gained a massive following after appearances on reality TV shows and catwalks around the US. Her dream is to model for Victoria’s Secret – and she’s close to making it happen.

Just this month, a Change.org petition asked Victoria’s Secret to make Carrera the first transgender model for the brand.

Marco Regalado started the petition because he thought the 28-year-old former ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ contestant would make the perfect Angel.

To see a transgender model walk would show that trans women are to be taken seriously and that Angels are selected because of their character and talent. As a brand, Victoria’s Secret should feel comfortable marketing towards ALL types of women.

The petition has since gained over 35,000 signatures . In an interview, Carrera said she knows she has what it takes to become an Angel:

I mean, in all honesty, let’s keep it real. I know how these things work in the industry. I mean I understand the casting process and I understand that it’s difficult to get into a show like this. But at the same time, I definitely feel that I meet all the requirements.

[Source : Huffington Post]