Lesly
“Being a woman goes beyond a physical body, it is that essence that we carry inside that defines us and allows us to develop as the true woman that we are.”
Lesly is beautiful, powerful, and undeniably unstoppable. A strong role model for women everywhere, Lesly encourages us to think about womanhood as an internal rather than external essence. Recently placing as 2021 Miss Trans Global Perú, Lesly uses this platform and a strong social media following to promote powerful messages surrounding beauty, sexuality, and womanhood. Despite having faced exclusion and adversity, Lesly’s messages are always positive, encouraging acceptance, celebration and inclusion. This is Lesly’s story.
P: Please introduce yourself!
L: Hi, I'm Lesly Quispe, a trans woman from the city of Arequipa in Peru. I am a model, actress and social activist, I love nature and animals and I like to play sports.
P: Describe or define yourself in your own words.
L: I am a serious person in my daily life, but also happy in my own way. I have many dreams to fulfill for myself and my community.
P: What’s your favourite thing about yourself?
L: I like to be a person with values and apply them in my daily life.
P: Tell us a story. Have you had an experience that has defined you or made you stronger?
L: As a trans woman I have so many things to tell, but a fact that marked my life was when my mother gave me a feminine garment (shoes), accepting me as well as her daughter, after many years away from my family.
P: What is one piece of advice you’d give your younger self?
L: I would tell her to prepare for everything that is coming and to be very strong, because after overcoming all those barriers, she found herself and found success.
P: What does being a woman mean to you?
L: Being a woman goes beyond a physical body, it is that essence that we carry inside that defines us and allows us to develop as the true woman that we are.
P: Who is one woman that inspires you? What would you say to her if she were here now?
L: I admire myself, I am so proud of who I am, and what I can offer the world, I would like to inspire more women with my story to find themselves...
