Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio has been unveiled as the new face of Armani Beauty, following in the footsteps of stars including Cate Blanchett, Zhong Chuxi and Barbara Palvin.

Sampaio, the first openly transgender model for Victoria's Secret, commented 'I am so excited to be joining Armani as a beauty face. As a trans woman, this collaboration is a great milestone, and a personal dream come true for me. Makeup has played such a meaningful role in my personal evolution, and I am grateful to Armani Beauty for embracing diversity, enabling creative expression and empowering individual beauty'.