Seanny Chong-Umeda is a social media influencer and trans woman who has dubbed herself the Patron of Unicorns and the CEO of Kawaii Positivity. She is best known for her inspiring pop culture content on TikTok and Instagram, and more recently, for documenting her journey as she transitions, undergoing HRT therapy, and responding to some of the vitriol that she, and many other trans people, have to face for daring to be themselves.
Chong-Umeda’s has long worked as an influencer and a model, first becoming known for her content and her signature pink hair. Her uploads reference all aspects of anime, comics, and video game culture, along with plenty of references to unicorns and pastel shades. Her vibrant, fun-filled feeds have won her hundreds of thousands of followers — especially among those who identify with her journey, which she is bravely making very public.
The plight of trans people has rarely been out of the headlines or the trending sections in recent times, and Chong-Umeda’s positive take on transitioning is a breath of fresh air. She recently turned 30 and is ready to face a new chapter of life with both wisdom and an ever-growing fanbase.
