"I'm not sure!" Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Showing the limits and divisiveness of the gender binary, the painting is half typical female, half typical male. Del Barrio eventually came to grips with understanding their nonbinary identity through the very medium that is now their career. No one ever did. Its great that were now seeing actual transgender and gender-nonconforming actors fill out those roles, but theres obviously more work to be done. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. This cookie is set by pippio to provide users with relevant advertisements and limit the number of ads displayed. a 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics study, unpacking the misogyny of the 2016 US presidential election. But we feel really good about what we do. Ahead of the seasons release, them. This doesnt only apply to cisgender peoplethere are certainly others within the LGBTQ community that still have a limited understanding of gender identity and expression. ", Del Barrio, 24, credited both the team in front of the camera and behind the scenes. ", Things are changing in the television and film industry, but slowly, says Alexander, who's been acting professionally since 14, a year after coming out as trans. During the final year at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, the actor's audition for the role took place, as reported by Deadline. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Now I can wear makeup, jewelry, and nail polish and still be masculine. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. My definition of my gender is just as valid as anyone elses, and throughout my transition I learned to accept myself for who I am. The OA's Ian Alexander Explains Why Hollywood Has No Excuse Not to Cast I love that I am really letting go of my last little bits of self-judgment., Im fully wearing and doing whatever I want, whatever makes me happy. In "The OA" Season 2, which premiered late last month, Alexander takes on dual roles, reprising his performance as Ian and playing Michelle, whom the actor describes as a pre-transition.