Filipino-American designer Veejay Floresca has made history as the first transgender designer to win the long-running fashion competition Project Runway, capturing the Season 21 on Friday September 26. Floresca, who previously competed in Project Runway Philippines Season 1 in 2008 and was runner-up, shared an emotional moment after her win. Floresca expressed pride in representing her Filipino American and transgender communities. “With what’s going on in our country, representing my (Filipino American) community feels amazing,” she said on Good Morning America the day after her victory. Floresca said she hopes to follow in the footsteps of Christian Siriano, the youngest Project Runway winner who has dressed many Hollywood celebrities.