With high cheekbones, a defined jawline and a slim physique, Garnet Rubio has been encouraged to model since at least high school. Five years ago, at 17, she connected with an agent in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas, who set her up with a few photo shoots. These shoots were the first time Rubio, who is transgender, donned women's clothing and full makeup.
her models on auditions where the client is not specifically looking for transgender models, but she says other clients go out of their way to book trans models.
Also, this is not only an article on NBC, it's on NBC OUT! NBC's special news dedicated to "gay news"
Strange times we're living in!
http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/transgender-models-have-agency-call-their-own-n582736