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General Discussions => Entertainment => Television => Topic started by: AnamethatstartswithE on October 19, 2018, 10:05:15 AM

Title: Trans supergirl character
Post by: AnamethatstartswithE on October 19, 2018, 10:05:15 AM
I'm surprised no one has brought this up yet, so I'll bite. As I'm sure many of you know the tv show supergirl has a new transgender character. The season only started this past weekend, and they haven't mentioned her being trans in universe yet. However, they do seem to be starting a plot line about the concept of passing, how it is both important and problematic at the same time. Anyways it will be interesting to see where this goes.

I thought I'd start a thread for discussion purposes.
Title: Re: Trans supergirl character
Post by: GingerVicki on October 19, 2018, 11:07:13 AM
Interesting I may need to watch this season
Title: Re: Trans supergirl character
Post by: TonyaW on October 19, 2018, 11:35:55 AM
The role of Nia Nal is being played by trans actress Nicole Maines. 

The book "Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family " is about her and her family as she was growing up.

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Title: Re: Trans supergirl character
Post by: AnamethatstartswithE on October 19, 2018, 11:45:38 AM
Quote from: TonyaW on October 19, 2018, 11:35:55 AM
The role of Nia Nal is being played by trans actress Nicole Maines. 

The book "Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family " is about her and her family as she was growing up.

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She also gave a tedx talk about it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bXnTAnsVfN8