Amazin LeThi

Born in Saigon and left in an orphanage, Amazin LêThi is a dynamic example of resilience and success. Adopted by white Australian parents, LêThi faced bullying due to her ethnicity and sexuality during her childhood, but surprisingly discovered refuge in weightlifting at the age of six. Her later experiences as an adult overcoming homelessness, depression and suicidality have also shaped her tireless advocacy for the Asian and LGBTQ+ communities. Today, as a former competitive natural bodybuilder, entertainment executive and the first Vietnamese internationally published health and fitness author, she has become a leading sports activist around the goal. Identifying as a lesbian, LêThi has served as an ambassador for more than 30 organizations, including the United Nations, Human Rights Campaign, and Stonewall UK, Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ charity. Through the Amazin LêThi Foundation, she empowers Asian and LGBTQ+ youth, using sports as a tool for leadership and allyship. She consistently reinforces her motto, “Choose Challenge: Change the Game” during all her public appearances, podcast episodes, and collaborations with businesses, governments, and organizations.