Top ten transgender models

As transgender model Jenna Talackova hits the headlines with her re-admission in the Miss Universe pageant, here's a look at ten of the sexiest and most well-known transgender models besides Jenna.

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As transgender model Jenna Talackova hits the headlines with her re-admission in the Miss Universe pageant, here's a look at ten of the sexiest and most well-known transgender models besides Jenna.

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Jenna TalackovaJenna Talackova is a Canadian transgender model who is running for Miss Universe 2012. She's known for being instrumental in the policy change that now allows transgender women to participate in the prestigious contest.

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Andrej PejicSerbian-Australian Andrej Pejic is reportedly known for his ability to successfully model both male and female clothing. Andrej ranks no. 18 on the models.com Top 50 Male Models list, and no. 98 in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Lea TBrazilian model Lea T is one of the most famous transgender models. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Claudia CharriezAmerican model Claudia Charriez won America's Next Top Transsexual Model in 2009. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Isis KingThe American model Isis King became the first transsexual model to appear on the reality television show America's Next Top Model. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Florencia De La VFlorencia De La V was born Roberto Carlos Trinidad and is also believed to be the first transgender actress in the world.

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Sirapassorn AtthayakornSirapassorn Atthayakorn is a Thai transsexual model who won the crown of Miss International Queen 2011 during a pageant held in Pattaya. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Chamila AsankaChamila Asanka is a Sri Lankan transgender model. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Caroline 'Tula' CosseyCaroline 'Tula' Cossey is an English model who appeared in one of the James Bond films and even posed for Playboy. She also wrote the autobiography I Am a Woman, where the model describes her experience and identity as a transsexual actress. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)

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Roberta CloseRoberta Close is a Brazilian model who has posed for the Brazilian edition of Playboy. Following that success, she was named the most beautiful woman in Brazil.

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MalikaMalika became the first Indian woman selected to participate in a beauty contest among transsexuals in Thailand. She has survived four surgeries in 2011. (Photo Credit: izismile.com)