Interview with Yuni Carey - Part 2

Monika: What do you think about the present situation of transgender women in American and Cuban societies?

Yuni: We have come a long way... But still, need a long way to go!!! In America, we still today have been subject to discrimination and hate crimes towards our Community... People are not educated enough in order to understand who we are!

Everything is about labels, and no matter what we are still men to society! And that breaks my heart. We need more education for our community as well! We are not together, and we are not supporting each other the way we should! Everything is a competition! And we just don't seem to get along.

It's time to get together and leave all the bullshit aside and fight for our rights and what we believe in! Our dreams! At the end of the day, we are all Humans with a purpose and Dreams! We deserve respect and the right to live the lives we wanna live. I can't answer about what's going on in Cuba with our community because I haven't been there for a few years...

Monika: Are you active in politics? Do you participate in any lobbying campaigns? Do you think transgender women can make a difference in politics?

Yuni: Politics is an ugly thing!!! I don't like having to prove to people who I'm! Or having to convince anyone about why we are Transgender women! I think society needs to wake up! And educate themselves! And stop the hate and just let us live!

We breathe and bleed the same! Yes, we are different but we are humans like everyone else! So the world needs to stop acting like they know everything! And truly educate themselves and their children! All it takes is respect! Love! And understand that we are not all the same! But we all want to live! Dream! And be someone in this world.

At the end of everything when we are all gone! We all go the same way!! We just need to educate! Respect! And begin to love one and another as one human race and stop separating people with labels!!!! We all are here for a reason and a purpose! To grow! Learn! Love as we get ready for a bigger afterlife where the universe has bigger and better plans for all of us.

Courtesy of Yuni Carey.

Monika: Could you tell me about the importance of love in your life?

Yuni: Love is everything! Without love! I would not be living! My parents give me love! Teach me to love! Love is very important because it is a feeling greater than us! A feeling that takes us to places further than life itself! Love is what the Universe needs to survive. 

Monika: You have a perfect figure. What do you do to stay so slim?

Yuni: Eat all kinds of junk food! Lol lol lol Just kidding I enjoy food! My favorite, of course, is my homeland Cuban food!

But I do enjoy every culture's food! I love tasting and trying it all! I'm a big eater! But when I need to get fit or watch my weight I simply watch what I eat... Eat small portions... Lots of fiber!!! It's very important!!!!

And stay active by staying busy and of course my favorite dancing! I dance a lot and I use my shows as a workout. You only live once so you got to enjoy it all but just watch the portions and you will be fine.

Monika: Many transgender ladies write their memoirs. Have you ever thought about writing such a book yourself?

Yuni: I have been asked to write a book, even a novel because when I talk to people about my life and the experiences I have gone through or my challenges people just can't believe that I am still standing! And to see me today as a strong warrior that just never gives up! Life is full of ups and downs! And lessons!

We at times wanna give up! Or feel like we are just not getting anywhere but when in reality you are growing and becoming everything the universe wanted to be. We are here to learn and be the best we can be! Become the best human beings we can be! And just take life as a lesson an experience full of memories that will live with you for eternity.

Monika: What is your next step in the present time and where do you see yourself within the next 5-7 years?

Yuni: I see myself winning Miss Continental in Chicago. Married with a happy home! Hopefully in Cuba, since that's where I would want to spend the last days of my life... Not rich but with no worries or stress!

I would want to be a role model to the next generation of transgenders ... To show them that no matter where you come from or what you go through in life, we make it and we survive! We just have to be strong and believe in a better tomorrow. The key is staying true to who you are! Believe always no matter how hard life gets! And follow your heart and let it take you to that destination you are meant to find.

Monika: What would you recommend to all transgender girls, dreaming about such a career like yours? 

Yuni: You have to really love what you wanna do in life, whatever you choose to be a showgirl, model, actress, lawyer, teacher, doctor, mentor, advocate, or athlete, and the list goes on... You have to really love it! Enjoy it! And do not regret it ever because this life is once, and time flies! And suddenly your time is up! So enjoy everything and anything, and live every day to the fullest, and just enjoy the air you breathe and the nature that the world gives us...

Courtesy of Yuni Carey.

Be yourself no matter what! And remember love! Learn! Grow! Respect and educate so that tomorrow is a better day for all of us.

Be a hero to someone and a friend to the world! We need more love! The world is dying and we are letting it die! We humans are losing the most important thing in life!!! To care for one another and respect each other!

To everyone who reads this You are here for a reason. Find that reason and be the best you can be! Enjoy the little things life has to offer and Imagine what you did today can be the key to a better tomorrow. I love you all, Yuni Carey!

Monika: Yuni, thank you for the interview!

All the photos: Courtesy of Yuni Carey.

© 2015 - Monika Kowalska

Ms. Yuni Carey has passed to the other side. May she find the happiness and love she gave to others. Thank you for all you have done ... Rest in Peace, Our Beautiful Queen.

24 Nov 2020