Who is Vladimir Luxuria? Italian Transgender Politician Linked to Reality Show Tragedies

Vladimir Luxuria is an Italian transgender activist, television host, actress, and former politician who gained renewed public attention following the tragic deaths of two contestants from the naked reality show she hosted in 2015. The show, titled “L’isola di Adamo ed Eva Italia” (The Island of Adam and Eve), aired on Deejay TV and featured contestants meeting each other completely nude on a deserted island.

The recent case involving model Pamela Genini, who was allegedly murdered by her partner Gianluca Soncin on October 14, 2025, has resurfaced discussions about the show. Genini, one of the former contestants, was found with multiple stab wounds in her Milan apartment. Luxuria expressed sorrow on Instagram, remembering Pamela’s “pure soul.”

Polina Kochelenko’s death

This incident follows another tragedy linked to the show involving Polina Kochelenko, a contestant who died in 2021. Initially declared an accidental drowning while trying to save her dog, her death was later re-examined due to family doubts, though the case was eventually closed.

Who is Vladimir Luxuria?

Born Wladimiro Guadagno on June 24, 1965, in Foggia, Italy, Vladimir Luxuria became a historic political figure as the first transgender person elected to a European parliament, serving during Italy’s 15th legislature under the Prodi II government. Before politics, she worked in entertainment, performing in clubs and theaters.

Luxuria graduated with honors in Foreign Languages and Literature from Sapienza University in Rome, where she presented a thesis on author Joseph Conrad. Beyond television and activism, she is a published writer and a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Italy.

Although she has undergone several gender-affirming procedures such as rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and electrocoagulation, Luxuria has openly discussed her decision not to undergo full gender reassignment surgery. She has also shared her personal spiritual journey, moving from atheism to Buddhism and later embracing Catholicism.

Today, Vladimir Luxuria remains a prominent cultural figure in Italy, known for breaking social barriers and advocating tolerance, even as controversies from her television past continue to draw media attention.

Who is Vladimir Luxuria Boyfriend Danilo Zanvit Stecher?

Vladimir Luxuria, 58 years old, has come out, revealing the name of her (baby) boyfriend: his name is Danilo Zanvit Stecher and he is 21 years younger than her.