Anna Alexandre

Transsexual Supermodel

Anna Alexandre

November 15, 1979 - February 21, 2007

R.I.P.

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the World's Most Beautiful Transsexual?

A Tribute To Anna Alexandre

http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/022807/met_8270763.shtml

Two People that had One Wonderful Soul

by Rachel Davis

(rachel.davis@jacksonville.com / (904) 359-4614)

The Florida Times-Union / Wednesday, February 28, 2007

In the end they mourned for two. The shy boy who was born Jeffery Bryan Schley. And the bold woman he became -- Anna Alexandre.

The funeral at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park on Tuesday honored the friend who many said became a rock for those in Jacksonville's gay, lesbian, and transgender communities.

"Two people that had One wonderful soul," said Dan Schley, her older brother.

The one they called "Anna" died last Thursday after the 27-year-old's car veered off Interstate 95 into a tree, just south of Butler Boulevard. The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash.

Before graduating from Orange Park High School, the insecure teenager entered the world of drag at a local nightclub in the late 1990s. He found acceptance there along with a best friend (China) and a "drag mother" or mentor (Sondra Todd). Todd said he put make-up on Jeffery for his first drag pageant.

Jeffery left town in 1998 for Las Vegas where he began the physical transition into Anna. Although she never made a point to dwell on the negative, her friends and family said it was a lonely time for Anna. "She really demonstrated an inner strength," China said.

Anna dabbled in stage performing in Vegas, China said, but never really had the confidence to pursue it. She is included on Wikipedia's list of transsexual porn stars, presumably for her website (www.annaalexandre.com) that features video and photos of her transformed body.

She was an entertainer, a model, a lover of fake eyelashes and blue jean skirts and "Princess" sandwiches from European Street in Riverside. She adored hats and good hair and MySpace. Many of the mourners told stories about how Anna much preferred laughs and lightheartedness to confrontation.

"She had a sweetness about her," China said over a flower-laden casket. She had a "very natural ability to be funny and not even know she was being funny."

Anna returned to Jacksonville about 2 years ago and reunited with friends. She played in Five Points mostly, spending time at Fuel and the Starlight Lounge. She talked about going to college and becoming a fashion photographer. She was happy and comfortable with herself for the first time in her life, friends said.

Although he never really understood all the why's and how's of Anna's transition, brother Dan said the family remained supportive.

"The one thing that helped me understand was that the same heart that was beating in Jeffery was the same heart that was beating in Anna. And we loved her the same," Dan Schley said.

When Anna returned, her parents were relieved to have their child home safely where they could watch over her and protect her. Anna became an aunt to Dan's children and a sister-in-law to Dan's wife Gena.

Daniel and Joyce Schley got used to having a daughter around. They called her "Annie".

http://mcfilmfest.com/070301gay-tampa-gossip.html

Goodbye Miss Anna Skye

Many of us will remember Miss Anna Skye (Jeffery Schley). Especially her wonderful performances at the Cherokee Club in Ybor City. Our hearts go out to her family and many friends.

This was posted in the FLORIDA TIMES-UNION / "Law & Disorder" section":

Man killed when his car crashes into tree off I-95

A 27-year-old was killed Thursday morning when his car veered off Interstate 95 into a tree according

to the Florida Highway Patrol. Jeffery Bryan Schley of Jacksonville was driving south on I-95 near

Butler Boulevard around 11 a.m. when for unknown reasons he veered onto the shoulder, through a

drainage ditch, and crashed into a tree according to the Highway Patrol. Schley had been wearing

his seat belt.

http://www.hungdevils.com/index.php?showtopic=1678

● Feb 24 2007, 05:19 AM / 'Crimson Raider'

I just woke up and got word from my friend in Orlando where Anna was residing that she dropped another friend off at her home late night on Wednesday and was then killed in a car accident.

I am needless to say shocked. She was a very sweet girl. She was also extremely beautiful. I know she will be missed by many.

She was also known as "Madison" in her early days and was a fave as an Internet model; had her own website; and starred in films.

Anna's MySpace page

● Feb 24 2007, 09:19 AM / 'Vicki Richter'

Anna had a serious drug problem from what I knew about her. It wasn't recreational. It was bad. When I met her a couple times, she could barely speak. Then talking to her on the phone while she was with Carmen Cruz, she was totally out of her mind. This was 2-3 years ago. I hope that drugs had nothing to do with what happened to her. I told her that she had to stop taking them in order to get her life together.

What I am posting here isn't "catty" or intended that way. Basically, I feel like it could be a public service announcement. So many girls in the sex industry (whether it be porn or escorting) get into drugs. It is a tragedy what happened. She was absolutely beautiful (gorgeous!) and to her friends a wonderful person. Obviously they believed in her enough to stick by her. She must have been a very sweet girl. A very sad story.

● Feb 24 2007, 12:53 PM / 'achilles'

I posted this in the 'HA' thread. But in light of what Vicki said, I think it bears repeating.

I rented a DVD with Anna with 2 guys. They were pawing at her and she said something like "Don't you guys want to know my name? I guess it doesn't matter..."

It might have been intended to be funny or "hot". But it seemed like she was kind of sad. There was definitely no joy in her. That kind of stuck with me and comes back to me now. Poor thing.

http://www.wikiporno.org/wiki/Anna_Alexandre

Birthday: November 15, 1979

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Birth location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Years Active: 1994-2005

Death: February 21, 2007

Measurements: 34D-26-36

Height: 5 feet, 7 inches (170 cm)

Weight: 114 lbs (52 kg)

Hair color: Brown/Blonde

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Alias(es): Madison

No. of films: 4

Official Website : www.annaalexandre.com

Anna Alexandre Videos

Anna Alexandre Free Galleries

http://www.myspace.com/annaalexxx

*hhttp://www.tgirltalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2938* ● 02-24-2007, 06:31 AM / 'Ecstatic' Anna -- a rare beauty -- died in an auto accident I think Wednesday night. I remember when she first came on the scene (under the name "Madison") and I always thought she was a very beautiful woman. I never met her. And I am saddened now that I never will. Condolences to her friends and family.
● ● 02-24-2007, 07:45 PM / 'WillowQueen' I actually met her twice although I got a bad first impression as she was on some drugs and was really wigging out. The second time she seemed a lot better but a little lazy. And she was only 1 month younger than me. It is very sad.

● 02-25-2007, 09:56 PM / 'tonka' It is very sad about her death. It is also kinda sad that in the news reports of the accident she is referred to as a man and that the funeral home has listed her under her old name. I know that there are reasons (legal and clerical) for this. And in a way, I guess it doesn't matter. Just seems sad that she will not be remembered or recognized for who she really was. It was a shock to all when on Feb 22^nd 2007, Anna was killed in an auto-accident in Florida where she’d recently returned to live. She was age 27 and had a lot of plans for her future after returning home from an extended hiatus in Las Vegas. She’s sadly missed in the TS community by her many friends and, of course, her fans. These photos remain as a tribute to the beauty and character of such an incredible transgender model.

http://www.grooby.com/fallenangels/fallen-angels/anna-alexandre-killed-in-auto-accident-feb-22-2007.html

It was a shock to the whole Internet transgender community to receive the news that Anna Alexandre (also known as Madison) was killed in an auto accident in Orlando, Feb 22, 2007.

Anna was a striking, stunning model who had worked for a number of websites after first featuring on "Shemale Yum". She had also appeared in DVDs and had her own website.

I’d met her on a couple occasions -- the most memorable being a night out in Las Vegas with Ivy, Allanah Starr, Saigon Lee, Madison, Video Bob (also deceased), and myself as we limo’d around Vegas hitting the hottest clubs. Madison was well-known and we could skip the lines and get VIP entrance everywhere. She was fun, accommodating, and turned heads everywhere we went.

It was a shock to me to see such beautiful girl to be killed needlessly. She had just started to get over some personal problems that she’d been having and that was part of her reason to return to live in Florida instead of Vegas.

She will be missed. Anna was 27 yrs old when she died.

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http://www.myspace.com/annalove27

This MySpace page is a dedication and a memorial to a great friend and a truly unique person -- Anna. We lost her tragically on Thursday, February 22, 2007. Those that had the opportunity to know her, knew how loving and how truly special of a person Anna was. She will live forever in our hearts and in our minds. Please use this page to send her and her family any messages that you wish.

There will be a benefit on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 616 in Riverside from 8:30-10:30pm. Funeral arrangements have been made for Tuesday, February 27^th, 2007 at the Jacksonville Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, Florida (904) 272-2435. The funeral will be held at 9:30am.

● Anna was a truly beautiful woman in so many ways. Obviously beautiful on the outside. But she also had a heart of gold and was always there to make you feel good. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed.

● Anna, this whole situation is extremely unreal to me. I keep seeing a picture in my head of you, seeing that warm and beautiful smile. The World has lost an amazing human being. I will never know another person like you. I was blessed to be so close to you and I will keep your spirit alive. You are in a better place than any of us now and your light will always shine. -- XOXO, Jeff

● I love dearest Anna very much although our actual time together was short (but very intense, lol)!!! I never knew you could come to care for someone so-o-o much in such a short time. But I know we made an impression on each other.

I have so many funny, crazy memories of beloved Anna-Priss. Climbing a fence & rolling her stuff in a shopping cart to my trunk since she forgot the key to the gate at her apartment which she was moving out of. "Ants in her pants" while having lunch at Venice Beach. Lol, so funny! Her plucking flowers from random bushes so all 3 of us could wear a flower in our hair. Her completely re-doing my outfit one night to make it absolutely smokin! You should have seen how proud she was at the transformation!!! Bringing her to a photo-shoot (where she was absolutely incredible!) and her forcing me into shots with her because she wanted it to be fun for me too. She thought we'd be so cute & sexy, lol...

Well, those are just a few that I hold dear to me and show what a loving, funny, dynamic, fabulous woman she was. She will be missed terribly! But I look forward to seeing her again. I Love You, Beautiful!!! -- XOXO, Kat

http://www.99chan.in/di/res/11817.html

10/12/29(Wed)19:20 No. 11826

The life of a transgendered person is usually VERY tough. I often find myself admiring their tenacity and strength of character that's required to live as they do. But I never envy them. Theirs is a rough ride indeed (no pun intended). Most of them if not coming from already broken homes have to live apart from their families. Usually they are scared every minute of every day about everything from "everyone can tell I'm a fake, they're laughing at me" to "my family and friends think I'm doing this by choice, that I'm a freak!"'

So with constant pressure and that good old feminine trait of narcissistic-rivalry, T-girls get into a lot of trouble. An entire life of struggle. And not just for food or a roof but to be seen and accepted as who you are.

Sucks, man. I've had 3 ex-girlfriends commit suicide over the last 10 years because of how hard living that kind of life is and they can see no other way for release. Really sucks.

http://www.celebrities-galore.com/celebrities/anna-alexandre/balance-number/

[note: this was written by a friend before her death]

Anna Alexandre has to try to focus on her problem rather than avoiding it. She may try to avoid the issue by indulging her senses to keep from feeling the pain of a conflict. Madison must be careful not to escape into food, alcohol, and drugs.

Alexandre is capable of finding a highly-creative solution to any situation the minute she puts her mind to it. The answer lies well within her grasp.

http://www.hungangels.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3852&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=anna+alexandre&start=10i

Anna/Skye/Madison was AMAZING! She was and will always be my all-time favorite. She was so gorgeous! In pics as well as in person. I met her when I was very young and she was so sweet. She inspired me so much. I knew her for a few years before her downward spiral. Sad to have heard the news. But she will never be forgotten!

LOVE YOU, ANNA! Thanks for everything! -- XOXOXOXO, Celeste

http://www.hungangels.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=14121

● DJ_Asia / 02/23/2007

I'm at a loss... Anna came into my life in L.A. a few years back. She and I hung out quite a bit. After the accident when she cut her arm up, she stayed with me at my house for a while to try and get her life squared away. Times with Anna were always fun and crazy. She was a very funny and creative girl with many aspirations.

When I spoke to her recently, she had said she was back home. I was very glad to hear that she was going to a place where she could perhaps be happy and healthy and safe. … Her lifestyle and habits have taken quite a toll on her.

Anna, you always had a place in my heart. You are safe now.

http://foxyangel.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-1438.html

● FoxyAngel / 03-18-2008, 02:08 PM

She is deeply missed. Her car accident was a year ago and I took it very hard. 2 weeks before her death, she had called me and said she had moved back to Tampa and wanted to come over to Lauderdale and see me. We had discussed me helping out her out with her website that she was ready to commit to it. She was a dear special friend and I deeply miss her.

● TSLoverUK999 / 02/27/2007

OMG!! Her beauty transcended all sexes. She was exquisite. The perfect woman! This has upset me greatly even though I never met the girl or had any contact with her. She has left a mark on my life.

Anna, Allanah, Gia, and Tonya are the girls that opened my eyes to the sexual variety that this life has to offer. Thanks to the exposure to Anna's work at the age of 19, it let me experience wonderful sexual highs; improve and create a more tolerant character to those who are "different"; and see beauty in places I would never thought possible.

Some may view the above statement as over-the-top for what was for all intents and purposes an encounter with Internet pornography. But it was eye-opening and I feel in the long-term made me sexually complete. A tragic loss of someone who had so much more to give to this World.

R.I.P., Anna …

… and Thank You !

"If I Could Be Where You Are" by Enya

Where are you this moment?

Only in my dreams;

You're missing,

but you're always a heartbeat from me.

I'm lost now without you,

I don't know where you are;

I keep watching, I keep hoping,

but Time keeps us apart.

Winter lies before me

now you're so far away;

In the darkness of my dreaming

the light of You will stay.

If I could be close beside you,

If I could be where you are,

If I could reach out and touch you

and bring you back home.

Is there a way I can find you?

Is there a sign I should know?

Is there a road I could follow?

to bring You back home to Me.

http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/obituaries/archives/1000_25_February_2007.shtml#SCHLEY

SCHLEY - Jeffery (Anna) Bryan Schley, age 27 of Jacksonville, FL passed away February 22, 2007. He was born November 15, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA, the son of Daniel Schley, Sr. and Joyce Shirk Schley. Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother Daniel Schley, Jr. and his wife Gena; his nieces Emily and Kaylie Schley; and his aunt Judy Shirk; also many friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday February 27, 2007 in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. Jeffery will be laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Family members and friends will gather from 10:00 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home. Please sign the Guestbook@Jacksonville.com .

from Kelli at www.hotlegsinlove.com

Though I never met Anna, my life's path has certain commonalities with hers. That includes both the "good" and the "bad". Sometimes the "bad" results from something you could have avoided (hindsight being 20/20). And sometimes it's just not your fault ("in the wrong place at the wrong time"). But these personal demons can still haunt you later on regardless.

It seems that when she made the decision to quit the "hard life" and return home, she finally found what was important to her. And she was immensely blessed that she had such a wonderful accepting family. Unconditional and supporting. Love on both sides.

I like to remember her for that. Not for her stunning beauty but for that late decision to forgo fame at whatever cost and reclaim basic Love. It certainly is tragic that she did not live long to see the fruits of that decision. But her life, her story will inspire us all. It was surely not wasted. It's the journey through Life that's important and not so much reaching some pre-set goal or destiny. And I can't wait to meet her when my own mortal life is finished!!