Hollyoaks to introduce transgender storyline

[Shana A]

Hollyoaks to introduce transgender storyline

By Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk • July 1, 2010 - 16:25

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/07/01/hollyoaks-to-introduce-transgender-storyline/

Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks is to introduce a storyline about a trans boy.

The show, known for dealing with social issues including homosexuality, is to chart the progress of 15-year-old Jason Costello, as he transitions from being a girl.

The character is to be played by 23-year-old actress Victoria Atkin.

Jason will first be seen as Jasmine, who has always felt like a boy an