Yasmin Lee is an Cambodian American transgender

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and model. She appeared in the film '' The Hangover Part II'' as Kimmy.

Early life and career

Lee lived with her family in various refugee camps in Cambodia before emigrating to the United States. She joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 but left soon after due to sexuality-based harassment to pursue a career as a drag performer and

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. She has twice been nominated for an

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for her work in transgender pornography. A regular performer at Kink.com, she won in 2011 the "Kinkiest TGirl Domme" Award.

Mainstream appearances

Lee made her way into mainstream roles with special appearances on various TV shows, including '' The Maury Povich Show'' and '' The Tyra Banks Show''. She appeared in the 2011 horror film ''Red Ice'', the 2011 comedy '' The Hangover Part II'', and the 2019 romance ''Loves Me, Loves Me Not''.

Activism

In 2011, Lee appeared in a panel discussion on LGBT rights with the American Civil Liberties Union.

Awards and nominations

* 2008

nomination – Transsexual Performer of the Year * 2009 AVN Award nomination – Transsexual Performer of the Year

References

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