Shinta Yolla

Indonesia

Bunda Shinta Yolla was born in Medan, North Sumatra, and is currently 65 years old. Coming from a Muslim Batak family, she embraced her identity as a trans woman at a young age and shared her truth with her family early in life. She embarked on a remarkable journey in the fields of modeling, beauty, and the arts, gaining recognition for her beauty and charisma. In her youth, she was a prominent figure in Jakarta’s Taman Lawang community.

As time passed, Bunda Shinta transitioned into entrepreneurship. She now manages a cooperative for transgender women at the Al Fatah Islamic Boarding School for Trans Women in Yogyakarta. Alongside this, she runs a café and salon to sustain her livelihood while also providing shelter for fellow transgender women in her rented home.