Leiomy

Leiomy, known as “The Wonder Woman of Vogue,” is a sensational Latina born and raised in New York City. In 2003, she was introduced to voguing and the Ballroom community through a trans mentor at a Kips Bay Center in the Bronx. Introduced to the world on Season 4 of America’s Best Dance Crew in 2009 as the first trans woman of color on a dance competition television show. She appeared in music videos including Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair” and Icona Pop’s “All Night,” and has worked alongside artists such as Rihanna, FKA Twigs, and Zhu. Maldonado’s passion has led her to travel across the world teaching vogue workshops and judging balls. Her moves have inspired choreographers and celebrities including Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson. In 2017, she was the first trans woman of color to be featured in Nike’s BETRUE campaign. Leiomy has worked as a choreographer and actress in FX’s Pose. In 2019, she became a judge on HBO Max’s Legendary, the first Ballroom competition series worldwide. She also appeared in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 in 2021 and became the first model of trans experience featured in a campaign for Black Opal. Now in 2026, Leiomy is beyond excited to make her Broadway debut as part of the CATS family.