This beautiful plus-size Russian model has revealed she is changing her gender.
Ukrainian stunner Rima Pendgieva, 36, rose to fame as part of the popular Russian reality TV show ‘Dom 2’ (House 2).
After taking a break from using social networks for a while, Pendgieva has returned with an unexpected statement, telling her army of 120,000 followers: “I have to get back to you after a while. All secrets get revealed eventually which is why I have to tell you something.
Video Credit: CEN/@rima.pendgieva
“Since this information has leaked online, there is nothing left to hide: I will soon turn from a gorgeous woman named Rima into a fabulous man named Roman. I am changing my gender.”
Her online followers were surprised by the statement and some are convinced that Pendgieva is simply joking around while others are sure that she has decided to begin transitioning.
The curvy model was born in the city of Kiev in north-central Ukraine and joined the cast of Dom 2 in 2008 before spending two years on the show.
Pendgieva comes from a multi-cultural family – her mother is Ukrainian and her father comes from Azerbaijan.
Rima Pendgieva 
Rima Pendgieva
She was a very active child, reportedly a good student at school who would perform in every school concert.
The Ukrainian model is a qualified chef but has never worked as one.
Netizen ‘svetlanankem’ said: “OMG, what is going on?!”
And’zoksana18′ addd: “How can a beauty like you would want to change into a man?! You are a true goddess!”
‘kapparovakamshat’ commented: “Please don’t do it!”
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Story By: Anastasia Smirnova, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News
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