Live ‘Star Valentina comes out as trans

Valentina shares her truth.

The Rupaul’s Drag Race Alun called in his 34th birthday on May 14 by coming out as transgender in an emotional Instagram.

“Hello everyone, I am Valentina Xunaxi. Today is my Bday. I am 34 years old,” she wrote together with several snapshots of herself in a white tank top. “For some time now I have been in the transition, I have done it privately but today I wanted to open and share with you all.”

“Along the way I have felt pressure to arrive so I have decided and wanted to take today to explain myself as a transgender,” she continued.

“I welcome all love, support and protection from my dear fans. Thank you so much 🏳” she concluded.

After her announcement, Valentina was showered with love in the comment section.

“Happy birthday beautiful !!! love you!” Drag Race Season 12 Winner Jida Essence Hall wrote and Bianca del Rio added, “Happy birthday! Love, Nana.”

Rupaul’s Drag Race Fans were first introduced to Valentina on season 9 of the HIT MTV series. Although she was eliminated, she won that season’s Miss Congeniality competition.

Valentina continued All stars 4 In December 2018, where she came in sixth place.

Later she played as Angel Dumott Schunardthe HIV-positive drag queen, in Fox Rent: Live 2019 together with Vanessa Hudgens, Jordan Fisher, Brennin Hunt, Tinashe, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kiersey Clemons and Mario.

That year, Valentina also came out as non -binary and reflected on the role of Angel.

“I identify myself as non -binary,” she told Out at that time. “I don’t completely feel like a man, I don’t completely feel like a woman. I feel like a goddess. I feel I’m my own sex.”

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She explained how she brought her identity to the nature of Angel and said, “I have to bring that aspect to my angel character and really have an idea of ​​similar,” Why is she so happy and so sure of her armor, in her move? “

“I take responsibility for being a gay non -binär drag queen person who takes a really important iconic role as Angel and I hope (audience) agrees for it,” she added.