Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is an American actress and singer who is trans. She rose to prominence for her role as Blanca Evangelista on Pose, becoming the first transgender actor to win a Golden Globe (Best Actress in a Television Series—Drama). Beyond her screen work, she’s known for activism supporting transgender visibility and LGBTQ+ rights, using interviews, public appearances, and community engagement to advocate for inclusion and equal treatment.
Quote: “I do like to think of myself as a star: because there’s room for many stars up in the sky – and we all have the chance to shine bright.”
Tuckahoe NY Pride 
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