‘I tattooed 90% of my skin to cover scars from brutal college initiation – I’m proud of my total body transformation’

A WOMAN who tattooed 90 percent of her body to cover scars from a brutal college initiation says she’s proud of her transformation. Nikki Chu was beaten and burned as a teenager by a group of men during vicious hazing rituals at college in the Philippines. Nikki ChuNicki has tattoos covering 90 percent of her body[/caption] Nikki ChuThe transgender model transitioned when she was 49[/caption] Nikki ChuNikki wants others to understand and accept her[/caption] Nikki ChuNikki lived happily as a gay man in a relationship but realised she was not being her true self[/caption] The transgender model says she almost died after being targeted over suspicions she wasn’t straight. She says some the group were frustrated because she was dating a woman who they liked. Nikki suffered “unbearable” pain after the group viciously punched and kicked repeatedly. They also dropped a red-hot coin on her chest which had been heated up in charcoal. She told the Daily Star: “The damage was very bad and my legs and thighs were split open. I needed dozens of stitches.” In a moved to cover up her scars, Nikki decided to cover herself in permanent body art to hide the “imperfections” created during the brutal beating. Most read in The Sun SHOCK CLAIMS Mason Greenwood's girlfriend shares pics accusing star of domestic violence ADE CHANT SHAME Wycombe's Akinfenwa furiously confronts MK Dons fans over abusive chant TROUBLED STAR Rylan Clark filmed demanding 'gimme the f***ing gear' in worrying vid TAKE IT OFF! Masked Singer shock as bookies ‘reveal the celebs' including The Chase star PERRIE CUTE! Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thrill fans with pic of baby Axel DOCTOR'S ORDERS Urgent warning to all Brits who had Omicron in December After a plastic surgeon warned that any medical procedures would make her tattoo look work, she got a phoenix across her chest for her first tattoo. Now she has a full body suit which symbolises a Japanese criminal organisation – the Yakazas. She believes she is the only trans woman in the country who is 90 percent tattooed. Three years ago Nikki transitioned aged 49 from male to female, but the process meant letting go of her boyfriend and some family members who couldn’t accept her. I just want people to understand that there’s nothing wrong with people like me Nikki Chu Her surgery included a face lift, breast, chin and buttock implants as well as liposuction and a nose lift. She now lives in Switzerland as completely her true self after living happily as a gay man with a Filipino partner for 14 years. Nikki said: “One day I woke up, looked in the mirror, and I couldn’t recognise myself.” “I was comfortable but that day I thought this isn’t me.” Living without judgement is important to her, and she hopes to overcome barriers she feels placed upon her by others. She said: “I just want people to understand that there’s nothing wrong with people like me.” Nikki ChuThe tattoos started as a way to cover scars from being bullied[/caption] Nikki ChuShe hopes to overcome barriers she feels others place in front of her[/caption] Nikki ChuNikki lives in Switzerland and is planning on launching an Only Fans[/caption]