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Turkey's transsexuals popular on TV but not at home

Started by Shana A, March 26, 2010, 08:37:10 AM

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Shana A

March 26, 2010, 08:37:10 AM
Turkey's transsexuals popular on TV but not at home

By Simon Akam, Reuters
March 25, 2010

http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/TURKEY+TRANSSEXUALS/2726659/story.html

ISTANBUL - Singer Bulent Ersoy is renowned for her elaborate wardrobe, formidable decolletage, countless albums, a stint on Turkey's most popular TV talent show and a spin-off film career. She was also born a man.

The transsexual Ersoy — and a host of other ambiguously sexed entertainers — have achieved success despite the conservatism of Turkish society and the prejudice that faces the country's gay and transgender communities.
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