Remilia
A trailblazing esports player who broke gender barriers in professional League of Legends, facing immense pressure with her signature champion Thresh.
1995–2019 (age 24)·American professional gamer·Birthday: February 2·Millennials
Biography
Maria Creveling, known to the world as Remilia, carved a singular and poignant path in competitive gaming. In 2016, as the support player for Renegades, she stepped onto the stage of the North American League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), shattering a long-standing barrier. Her debut made her the first woman and the first openly transgender competitor in the league's history. Renowned for her aggressive, precise play, particularly on the champion Thresh, she earned fervent admiration from fans who dubbed her the 'Thresh Queen.' However, the glare of the spotlight was brutal. The weight of being a pioneer, coupled with intense online harassment and the stress of competition, took a severe toll. After only a few weeks, she stepped away from the LCS stage, a decision that highlighted the human cost behind esports glory. Her legacy is complex: a symbol of groundbreaking achievement and a stark reminder of the community's need for greater inclusivity and support.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Remilia was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Remilia Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Remilia's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Died at 24
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
Key Achievements
- Became the first woman and first transgender person to compete in the North American LCS in 2016.
- Earned the nickname 'MadWife' and 'Thresh Queen' for her exceptional skill with the champion Thresh.
- Played a crucial role in helping Renegades qualify for the LCS through the promotion tournament.
Did You Know?
Her in-game name, Remilia, was inspired by a character from the Touhou Project video game series.
She was known for using a bright pink gaming mouse during competitions.
Prior to her LCS debut, she was a highly ranked and respected player in the North American solo queue ladder.
“I played to prove I could be there.”
