Early Life & Background
Born into the family of Dev Verma on August 25, 1998, in Delhi, India, which was a middle-class Kshatriya unit at home. From a young age, it was apparent that she was a different sort of child who had interests and behaviours that didn’t match what was expected of a girl which in turn brought out questions from within and outside of the family.
She was a target of bullying in school which in turn made her very resilient.
Age, Height & Physical Stats
Age: 25 years (as of 2024).
Height: Approx. 5’5” (165 cm).
Weight: Around 56 kg (123 lbs).
Body measurements: 35-27-35;
dark brown eyes; black hair
Transition & Family Support
Ella began to experience gender dysphoria at puberty. In 2018 2020 she took action hormone therapy, legal changes, and self-affirmation to align her body with her identity.
Despite large social disapproval of what she went through, her parents especially her father supported her which included things like updating official records.
Education
Ella attended St. Mark’s Senior Secondary Public School in Meera Bagh, Delhi for her high school which she completed upon doing 12th grade. Although she enrolled at Delhi University for a while that didn’t work out as it was a time of change and growth for her instead she put that energy into exploring her identity and early professional experiences.
Career & Achievements
At age 18 she became the first transgender model for Zivame, an Indian lingerie brand a landmark achievement in 2016.
She began modelling and social media content creation right after that.
In 2023 she won the 1st Runner up at Miss Trans Queen India which also recognized her grace and advocacy.
She has worked with large brands like Puma, Adidas, and Reebok which in turn has grown her reach into digital storytelling and brand advocacy.
Social Media & Influence
Ella maintains a strong presence: Ella is present strongly:
Instagram: @elladverma which has over 333K followers.
YouTube: A place for sharing fashion content and personal insights.
Her work is a mix of style, advocacy, and candid reflections which in turn has earned her that of a changemaker in the LGBTQ+ community.
Net Worth & Income
Ella’s net worth is in the range of ₹1 2 crores (USD 120,000 240,00 which is from her modelling, endorsement, brand deals and content creation.
Affairs & Personal Life
Privately, Ella is still single and has not spoken out on issues of romance.
While keeping her privacy at the forefront, she is still very open about issues of emotion and self-love.
Advocacy & Influential Highlights
In interviews, Ella has emphasized: In media appearances, Ella has reported that:
The issue which the industry has to address is that of trans body representation and equality in opportunity.
The trauma of identity-based rejection (e.g. losing out in auditions) and the issue of self-worth beyond the auditions.
The role of internal Pride in mental health and achievement.
Interesting Facts
At age 12 she made two attempts at suicide; since then she has shown remarkable resilience.
Early advocate: She is using her platform to bring to light issues of gender and to support trans youth through public speaking and content.
Ella D Verma is a picture of courage and transition she owns who she is, built a distinguished career, and in the process brought up the community. From Dev to Ella not just a model but a voice for change.
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