Geena Rocero

Born and raised in the Philippines, Geena Rocero made history when she was hailed as the first-ever Asian Pacific transgender Playboy playmate in August 2019. The 35-year-old model is using her influence to inspire other people who had the same dreams as her.

“As the first Trans Asian Pacific Islander Playmate, I feel that I’m making it possible for someone to reach for their biggest dreams just like the people who came before me,” she shared, adding that anyone’s unapologetic expression of their sexuality, gender, and value of unique perspective is what makes them different.

Rocero grew up in the Philippines and supported herself by joining beauty pageants starting at the age of 15. Her supportive mother brought her to San Francisco at age 17 and then moved to New York to model at age 21.