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Jessica Alves

Jessica Alves is a Brazilian-British television personality and model known for her extensive cosmetic surgeries and public transition from Rodrigo Alves to a transgender woman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jessica Alves is a Brazilian-British television personality and model. She gained international attention for extensive cosmetic surgeries and for publicly transitioning from Rodrigo Alves to a transgender woman. Alves has appeared on British reality television, including a 2018 appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.

Early life

Jessica Alves was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on 30 July 1983. Her birth name was Rodrigo Alves. She is described as Brazilian-British.

Public image and cosmetic surgery

Alves became known internationally for undergoing numerous cosmetic procedures that attracted widespread media coverage. She was previously widely referred to by the nickname "Human Ken Doll."

Television career

Alves has appeared on British entertainment and reality television. A notable appearance was on the reality series Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.

Transition and later public identity

In 2020, Alves publicly came out as a transgender woman and began using the name Jessica Alves. Subsequent media coverage has focused on her transition, further surgeries, and media appearances.

Key facts

  • Born in São Paulo, Brazil, on 30 July 1983.
  • Became known internationally for undergoing numerous cosmetic procedures.
  • Appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.
  • Announced transition to living as a woman in 2020, becoming publicly known as Jessica Alves.
  • Previously widely referred to by the nickname "Human Ken Doll."

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jessica Alves?
Jessica Alves is a Brazilian-British television personality and model known for her cosmetic surgeries and reality-TV appearances.
What was Jessica Alves's birth name?
Her birth name was Rodrigo Alves.
Where was Jessica Alves born?
She was born in São Paulo, Brazil.
Why is Jessica Alves famous?
She gained attention for extensive cosmetic surgery and for appearing on British television, including Celebrity Big Brother.
When did Jessica Alves come out as transgender?
Media reports indicate she came out as a transgender woman in 2020.

References

  1. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Alves
    Supports: Birth date and place; Brazilian television personality; transition from Rodrigo Alves; public nickname and media profile.
  2. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Alves
    Supports: Brazilian-British television personality; birth in São Paulo; occupation; family background.
  3. Mirror — https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jessica-alves
    Supports: Brazilian-British TV personality; birth name Rodrigo Alves; Celebrity Big Brother appearance; came out as transgender woman in 2019.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9200278/
    Supports: Birth date and place; birth name; credits and biographical details.