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Suzy Perez: Her Beautiful Rise And Sad Fall- 5 Shocking Facts

by Uwana Udoh
April 19, 2022
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Suzy Perez is a former supermodel who once graced the cover page of top magazines and danced with award-winning celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and a host of others in the early 2000s. However, her dream for a better life took a different turn after signing a four-year contract which turned out to be a nightmare.

Suzy’s fall from grace is really tragic. It reveals the unending pain of a lost soul searching for a place to call home. Today, her beautiful face, lovely smile, and dance moves are buried in the archives of “once was”. Even though many have tried to help the Dominican-born, she still finds her way back to the streets of Manhattan, New York.

Who is Suzy Perez?

The Former supermodel is a Dominican born of Haitian descent. She was born in the late 70s and lived in a small town with her closely knitted family. Her parents were reportedly low-earners and couldn’t afford three square meals.

Suzy found a spot for herself in the entertainment industry and started modeling for urban industries. In no time, she started tending to her family’s needs.

Suzy’s Early Rise and Successful Career

In the early 90s, Suzy Perez became famous for her perfect body and striking features. She unapologetically ruled the runway and fronted top fashion magazines. Suzy’s career took a better turn when she moved to America and was opportune to feature as a backup dancer for great celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, P.Diddy, and other highly recognized artists in the world.

The Former Model’s Unfortunate Fall

Although Suzy’s arrival to America recorded huge success, she, unfortunately, hit the rock after signing a contract with an Italian modeling agency. The Dominican model was introduced to a different lifestyle other than modeling. During her contract years, she was reportedly raped on countless occasions, exposed to illicit drugs daily, and tortured.

After this experience, the once confident supermodel crawled into her shell of depression, accompanied by pains she couldn’t share and her only source of relief came from substances that shrank the influence she once commanded.

No one heard from her again. The subways of uptown Manhattan became her home until 2019 when reporter Genela Solano found her. Suzy narrated her ordeal and told him how difficult life had become for her after losing her mum. She also revealed that one person who could give her reasons to live was her son. To this end, a reunion was arranged for Suzy to meet her son. However, the former model’s renaissance of becoming a better person soon became a mirage. It seemed as if the streets were calling out her name and after a while, she adhered to the call.

Elusive Facts about Suzy Perez

Suzy Perez Transformation
Suzy Perez Transformation

1. She was the breadwinner of her family

As stated, she was born to low-class parents who couldn’t afford three square meals. Suzy’s talent discovery came with lots of relief for her parents. She was able to fend for her younger ones with the money she made from local modeling and subsequently gained better contracts.

Suzy reportedly brought her parents to America after a few months and gave them a better life.

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2. The Former Model Spent Four Years with the Garbled Modelling Agency

Pursuant to the above, Suzy was offered an opportunity she thought would change her life with the Italian modeling agency. The then model signed a four-year contract with the agency howbeit, they were not what she envisaged them to be rather, they were a disguised form of sex traffickers. Suzy narrated how she was raped, beaten, and bullied at any sign of resistance. She also claimed that drugs were used to control her emotions.

3. Suzy Perez’s Son is Transgender

The former beauty queen reportedly lost custody of her trans son Savion who was born Senna Celestino following her addiction to drugs. However, when they both reunited, he reveal how difficult it was to secure a job as a transgender in New York and sought the public’s assistance in reviving his mom. Suzy emotionally made promises of turning a new leaf for her son’s sake.

4. She Suffered from Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia

More than what Suzy suffered while in contract with the falsified modeling agent, the news of her mother’s death completely broke her. She reportedly lost custody of her son which left her traumatized. Suzy completely lost the will to live and felt better on the street which had become her home.

When Suzy was discovered by a reporter for the Spanish-language American media agency who was rehabilitating derelicts. Reports from the hospital stated that she was brutally raped and long exposed to hard drugs. Traces of heroin was found in her blood including other substances. She was later diagnosed with schizophrenia following her disorganized speech and several hallucinations. Also, she was abnormally withdrawn and preferred being alone.

5. A GoFundMe Account was Created to give Suzy Perez a Better Life

Netizens who heard her unfortunate story reached out to her through a GoFundMe account created by her trans son Savion and nephew. Her family members and friends also gave her all the support she needed. Reviews of her recovery process were posted on the net for fans and supporters however all efforts soon became vein when her son noticed the money from the GoFundMe account facilitated her addictive lifestyle. He reported stopped netizens from helping out since she wasn’t committed to living better.

Where Is Suzy Today?

As stated, attempts to give Suzy a better view of life were futile. According to reports, she went back to the street every time she was rescued. Just like most drug addicts, she clearly needed help but didn’t want to be helped.

After some months, donations from the GoFundMe account created by her family secured a space in the rehabilitation center for her. In 2020, several reports stated that after being taken to over 6 rehab centers, she was making remarkable changes but this didn’t last as well.

Suzy Perez went back to the streets. Its been almost two years and there is no positive news about her whereabouts, fans, and well-wishers still express strong faith in her recovery.

Uwana Udoh

Uwana Udoh

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