110
HISPANIC NETWORK MAGAZINE www.hnmagazine.com
the Latinx community, how do you hope to represent something different that expands the viewers understanding of what being a nonbinary person and living that experi- ence means and looks like?
GA:
You are completely correct, nonbi- nary characters are often white, hairless and androgynous. Before coming out as nonbi- nary, I too was confused to what nonbinary was, because I didnt see myself in the people who were being shown as nonbinary. Most of the time, it was this 6-foot-tall model with no eyebrows and blond hair. And Im not saying that person isnt nonbinary. But unfortunately, they were all that the industry was showing. So, when someone like myself comes out wearing soft makeup with heels and a dress, Im not seen as nonbinary because thats not what theyve seen in the magazines or social media. I don't fit that mold. Me being Latinx, Im hoping to represent not only my Latino community but also my nonbinary commu- nity in the most real and authentic way. Being nonbinary isnt a look, its how you feel and who you are. I think if all human beings just accepted their masculinity and femininity, the world would be a much more peaceful place. We are taught from a very young age that we have boys clothes and girls clothes, we have colors that we can like and cant because its wrong to like pink as a boy. We are taught to judge and dislike someone because of what they are wearing or how they look. Just let people be who they are and mind your busi- ness. PERIOD.
GA:
Im excited to see where society is going with expressions of gender, sexuality, identity, etc... The way society has learned to accept certain terms, languages and pronouns is beautiful. We may have a long way to go, but the amount of growth that I have seen is incredible - especially with the youth. As for the world of entertainment, I think they finally have understood what correct representation means and why its so important. I feel like the industry is finally seeing the value and power that the LGBTQIA+ community really has. My goal as a gay, nonbinary Latino actor is to get to a place where I have a platform to be heard. I want to represent my community with strength, resilience and joy. And trust me, I will reach that goal and will be part of the change. To anyone who feels different or like they dont belong, you do! You have a place in this world as long as you live it in your truth. I know its scary putting yourself out there for the world to judge and stare at you, but if you just get past all the people judging, there will always be that one person smiling right back at you.
I love being gay and I love being non- binary, and being able to represent that community as an actor is my biggest goal.
HNM:
As society learns more about the terms and language used to understand and express gender, identity, sexuality, etc., what do you hope to see change in the future of entertainment and what role do you want to play in that change?
Previous Page