Inside Miriam Rivera's harrowing final years - mysterious 5th-storey 'fall' and disappearance
ok.co.ukAt the tender age of 21, transgender model Miriam Rivera gained worldwide recognition, but it wasn't quite the fame she had envisioned.
Born in Mexico in 1981, determined Miriam started her transition as a pre-teen and left her family home at just 14. She then carved out a life for herself in New York City's ballrooms, where her stunning beauty left others in awe.
In the early 2000s, Miriam made another bold move - relocating to London to join punk trans girl band Speed Angels. It was here that she signed up for a dating show that would drastically alter her tragically short life - the infamous There's Something About Miriam.
On the surface, There's Something About Miriam bore a striking resemblance to US show The Bachelor. Filmed in Ibiza, the series followed 'six red-blooded lads' vying for Miriam's heart - along with a £10,000 prize.
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