Mimi Tao

Mimi Tao is a Thai fashion model.

Early life
Tao grew up in Khon Kaen, Thailand. At eleven she became a monk, but left the monastery after six years to help her family, who had been bankrupted by a financial crisis. She was a fan of and persuaded Phetkanha to help her learn to model.

Career
Tao moved to the United States in 2017 to pursue a modeling career after failed attempts in Thailand and Singapore. In 2018, Tao appeared in 24 shows at New York Fashion Week.

In 2021 Tao became a regular model on season 19 of Project Runway. She was the show's first transgender model. She also was a regular model in 2023's season 20.

As of 2019 Tao is represented by the Los Angeles modeling agency Slay, which represents only transgender models.

Personal life
Tao is a Buddhist. She is transgender.