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{{Short description|American actress and television personality}}

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| name = Rajee Narinesingh

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| birth_name = Rajindra Narinesingh =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|4|7}}

| birth_place = [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[U.S.]]

| alma_mater = [[Edinboro University of Pennsylvania]] <br> [[Miami Dade College]]

| occupation = Actress, [[Reality television|reality television star]], singer, activist, author

| years_active = 1985-present1985–present

| website = {{URL|rajeenarinesingh.com}}

}}

'''Rajee Narinesingh''' (born '''Rajindra Narinesingh'''; April 7, 1967) is an American transgender actress, LGBT activist, author, singer, and reality television personality, most widely known for her appearances on the [[E! Entertainment]] [[docu-series]], ''[[Botched (TV series)|Botched]]'', which documented her struggles to remove cement from her face, breasts and hips after previous mismanaged fillers by a fake doctor. Most of the concrete-like substance was removed from her face after her second appearance on the show.<ref>{{cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Lindsay |date=11 May 2016 |title='Botched' repairs face of transgender woman with cement injections |url=http://screenertv.com/television/botched-rajee-narinesingh-returns-fix-cement-mishap/ |titleurl-status='Botched' repairs face of transgender woman withdead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327170333/http://screenertv.com/television/botched-rajee-narinesingh-returns-fix-cement-mishap/ injections|archive-date=1127 MayMarch 2017 2016|website=Screentv.com|accessdate=12 December 2017 |website=Screentv.com}}</ref>

==Early life and education==

Narinesingh was born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], to Boyie "Roop" Narinesingh (died December 2004) and Sandra Narinesingh and was raised in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]. Narinesingh has one younger sister. She is of [[Trinidadian Americans|Trinidadian]] [[Dougla]] origin. Her father was [[Indo-Trinidadian]] and her mother has [[French people|French]], [[Afro-Trinidadian]], and [[Polynesians|Polynesian]] roots.<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GkV8hLh1fp0C&q=African&pg=PA37 |title = Beyond Face Value|isbn = 9781475957174|last1 = Narinesingh|first1 = Rajee Rajindra|date = November 2012| publisher=iUniverse }}</ref> Narinesingh graduated from [[Franklin Learning Center]], a performing arts high school in Philadelphia, later graduating from [[Edinboro University of Pennsylvania]]. She worked at a Korean-owned jewelry store for close to ten years before relocating to [[Miami, Florida]] to work for [[The American Red Cross]].

==Personal life and rise to fame==

In 2003, Narinesingh had been transitioning from male-to-female after comingcame out as a [[transgender]] woman in the late 1990s;, havingand thoughtbegan previously[[Gender that she was just an effeminate gay mantransitioning|transitioning.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scribol.com/lifestyle/health-and-beauty/fake-doctor-injected-cement-face-botched-rajee-narinesingh/|title=When A Fake Doctor Injected Her Face With Cement, This Woman Was Left Disfigured For 11 Years|date=21 December 2016|website=Scribol.com|accessdate=12 December 2017|archive-date=6 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806084454/http://scribol.com/lifestyle/health-and-beauty/fake-doctor-injected-cement-face-botched-rajee-narinesingh/|url-status=dead}}</ref> ToIn feminize her appearance2005, throughas word-of-mouth,an ineffort theto localfeminize transsexualher communityappearance, Narinesinghshe went to Oneal Ron Morris seeking [[Injectable filler|filler injections]] in her face, breasts and hips. Morris, also known as The“The DuchessDuchess”, tois receivealso cheapera transgender woman, and was known in the local Miami trans community for providing cheap alternatives to cosmeticexpensive, injectionsprofessional plastic surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2016/05/11/i-survived-botched-plastic-surgery/|title=I survived botched plastic surgery|date=11 May 2016|website=Nypost.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> Although Narinesingh, was underat the impressiontime, thatbelieved theher fillersto werehave [[silicone]] and that Morris hadsome medical training, butMorris knewwas Morris wasn'tnot a licensed doctor; Narinesingh felt there was a "sisterhood" between the two of them since both are transgender, so Narinesingh trusted Duchess to enhance her appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/13/rajee-narinesingh_n_4783079.html|title=Rajee Narinesingh, Victim Of Fake Doctor, Gets Relief For Her 'Cement Face' (VIDEO)|first=David|last=Moye|date=13 February 2014|publisher=[[Huff PostHuffPost]]|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> The fillers, which Narinesingh believed to be silicone, turned out to be a concoctionmixture of [[concrete and]], tire sealant, with [[mineral oil]] used to soften it, and with the holes being plugged up with [[glue]]. Narinesingh was unaware of this for several months following the injections, until her body reactedbegan to react negatively to the substances injected intoand her aboutskin eightbegan monthsto intoswell. gettingThe themfillers hardened under Narinesingh's skin, causing nodules to form where the chemicals were injected. Too embarrassed to seek help, untilshe aspent friendthe urgednext herfew toyears seehardly Dr.leaving Johnher Jhome. MartinFinally, at the substancesurging hardenedof undera Narinesingh'sfriend, skinshe causing noduleswent to formsee whereplastic thesurgeon chemicalsDr. wereJohn injectedJ. Martin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/news/a38436/woman-with-cement-in-her-face-botched/|title=Woman With Cement in Her Face Gets Help From Plastic Surgeons|date=12 May 2016|website=Goodhousekeeping.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> Martin beganagreed conductingto lasertreat therapyher withfor softeningfree, injectionsand tobegan raiseconducting the[[ultrasound]] substancestreatment toand thestarted surfaceNarinesingh andon havea themcourse removed;of thisanti-inflammatory tookmedication, tenwhich yearslasted andseveral byyears. In 2015 Narinesingh hadwas finally ready to have most of the cementconcrete removed from her face, alland ofunderwent four surgeries over seven weeks, a process which was documented onin season 3 of the ''E!'' [[reality television|reality show]] ''Botched''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://extratv.com/2016/05/19/transformation-cement-face-woman-rajee-from-botched-debuts-new-look/|title=Transformation! 'Cement Face' Woman from 'Botched' Debuts New Look|website=Extratv.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> TwoShe yearshas prioralso toappeared thison Narinesinghnumerous did[[talk a local news interview for an ABC affiliate in Florida which went viral. The appearance led to more high-profile appearances on showsshow]]s such as: [[Anderson Cooper 360]], [[Dr. Phil (TV series)|Dr. Phil]], and [[The Doctors (talk show)|The Doctors]] to name a few. Narinesingh also acted in a film entitled ''Bella Maddo'' and released some original music; her song "Shake My Cement Tits" is popular among her fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gossipextra.com/2016/07/08/rajee-narinesingh-hollywood-botched-cement-tits-6161/|title=VIDEO - "Botched" Transgender Plastic Surgery Victim From Hollywood Releases "Shake My Cement Tits" - Gossip Extra|website=www.gossipextra.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/news/a800744/botched-star-releases-single-shake-my-cement-tits-will-make-your-day/|title=Botched star's epic debut single will make your day|date=9 July 2016|website=Digitalspy.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref>

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In 2003, Narinesingh had been transitioning from male-to-female after coming out as transgender in the late 1990s; having thought previously that she was just an effeminate gay man.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scribol.com/lifestyle/health-and-beauty/fake-doctor-injected-cement-face-botched-rajee-narinesingh/|title=When A Fake Doctor Injected Her Face With Cement, This Woman Was Left Disfigured For 11 Years|date=21 December 2016|website=Scribol.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> To feminize her appearance, through word-of-mouth, in the local transsexual community, Narinesingh went to Oneal Ron Morris, also known as The Duchess, to receive cheaper alternatives to cosmetic injections.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2016/05/11/i-survived-botched-plastic-surgery/|title=I survived botched plastic surgery|date=11 May 2016|website=Nypost.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> Narinesingh was under the impression that the fillers were [[silicone]] and that Morris had medical training but knew Morris wasn't a licensed doctor; Narinesingh felt there was a "sisterhood" between the two of them since both are transgender, so Narinesingh trusted Duchess to enhance her appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/13/rajee-narinesingh_n_4783079.html|title=Rajee Narinesingh, Victim Of Fake Doctor, Gets Relief For Her 'Cement Face' (VIDEO)|first=David|last=Moye|date=13 February 2014|publisher=[[Huff Post]]|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> The silicone turned out to be a concoction of concrete and tire sealant with [[mineral oil]] used to soften it, and with the holes being plugged up with [[glue]]. Narinesingh was unaware of this until her body reacted negatively to the substances injected into her about eight months into getting them. Too embarrassed to seek help until a friend urged her to see Dr. John J. Martin, the substances hardened under Narinesingh's skin causing nodules to form where the chemicals were injected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/news/a38436/woman-with-cement-in-her-face-botched/|title=Woman With Cement in Her Face Gets Help From Plastic Surgeons|date=12 May 2016|website=Goodhousekeeping.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> Martin began conducting laser therapy with softening injections to raise the substances to the surface and have them removed; this took ten years and by 2015 Narinesingh had most of the cement removed, all of which was documented on the E [[reality television|reality show]] Botched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://extratv.com/2016/05/19/transformation-cement-face-woman-rajee-from-botched-debuts-new-look/|title=Transformation! 'Cement Face' Woman from 'Botched' Debuts New Look|website=Extratv.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref> Two years prior to this Narinesingh did a local news interview for an ABC affiliate in Florida which went viral. The appearance led to more high-profile appearances on shows such as: [[Anderson Cooper 360]], [[Dr. Phil (TV series)|Dr. Phil]], and [[The Doctors (talk show)|The Doctors]] to name a few. Narinesingh also acted in a film entitled ''Bella Maddo'' and released some original music; her song "Shake My Cement Tits" is popular among her fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gossipextra.com/2016/07/08/rajee-narinesingh-hollywood-botched-cement-tits-6161/|title=VIDEO - "Botched" Transgender Plastic Surgery Victim From Hollywood Releases "Shake My Cement Tits" - Gossip Extra|website=www.gossipextra.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/news/a800744/botched-star-releases-single-shake-my-cement-tits-will-make-your-day/|title=Botched star's epic debut single will make your day|date=9 July 2016|website=Digitalspy.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref>

Narinesingh also has a career as an actress and musician, appearing in several movies, such as the 2010 film ''Bella Maddo'', directed by Janice Danielle,<ref>{{cite web |title=Bella Maddo (2010) |url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ded9a08cbd77 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190611/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ded9a08cbd77 |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |website=BFI |access-date=8 July 2021}}</ref> and has released several [[Single (music)|singles]], including her 2016 release "Shake My Cement Tits".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gossipextra.com/2016/07/08/rajee-narinesingh-hollywood-botched-cement-tits-6161/|title=VIDEO - "Botched" Transgender Plastic Surgery Victim From Hollywood Releases "Shake My Cement Tits" - Gossip Extra|website=www.gossipextra.com|accessdate=12 December 2017|archive-date=28 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328015719/http://www.gossipextra.com/2016/07/08/rajee-narinesingh-hollywood-botched-cement-tits-6161/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/news/a800744/botched-star-releases-single-shake-my-cement-tits-will-make-your-day/|title=Botched star's epic debut single will make your day|date=9 July 2016|website=Digitalspy.com|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref>

==Filmography==

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| ''Bella Maddo''

| Aunt Norma

| PrincipleMain role, short film

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| 2015

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| TBA

| ''Body Electric ''

| Herself

| Documentary

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==External links==

*{{official website|http://www.rajeenarinesingh.com}}

*{{IMDb name|4804080}}

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