Now in her mid-20s, Bella is a successful fashion model and social media influencer.

: She shared powerful "before-and-after" photos, contrasting her time as a bodybuilder with her current life as a model and influencer.

Bella’s transition was both a physical and emotional journey that she chose to document openly on social media.

: Her path wasn't without hardship; she dropped out of high school early due to personal struggles but later returned to university.

Bella, often known by the nickname "Nice," was born in Isan, a region in northeast Thailand near the border of Laos. In her early life, she was known as Zé and was deeply immersed in the local bodybuilding scene. Despite her success in the fitness world, she faced significant internal struggles as she navigated her true identity. At the age of 13 or 14, she left her hometown and eventually moved to Bangkok at 17 to pursue a life more aligned with who she felt she was meant to be.

Bella continues to use her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights, sharing her story to inspire others to live authentically. For more about her current projects, you can follow her on Instagram or YouTube.

: Bella has since appeared in a short film titled My Name is Bella and was featured on the cover of a book about the LGBTQ+ community. Life Today and Future Aspirations

: While the term "ladyboy" (kathoey) is common in Thailand, Bella identifies as a transgender woman and has noted that she find the label "ladyboy" to be rude.