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The first openly nonbinary actor to lead a Hallmark film talks Hollywood, vampires, and life beyond the binary.
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In this episode
- What it actually means to be out as nonbinary in the film industry
- How storytelling can move past the gender binary in mainstream TV and film
- The path from a multilingual upbringing and martial arts to leading roles
- Inside the Tubi horror-comedy where drag queens fight vampires
About this episode
In 2022, Donia Kash made a significant mark in television history as the first openly nonbinary actor to lead a Hallmark film, portraying the character of Suzette in The Secrets of Bella Vista.This week on PRIDE, they share their insights from that groundbreaking experience. Plus, we delve into Donia's multilingual upbringing, and discuss their personal journey into the world of performing, including their martial arts skills.
We'll also talk to Donia about their new movie on Tubi, Slay, where drag queens take slaying to a whole new level when vampires attack, what it means to be “out” in the industry as an non-binary person, and how we can retell so many characters' stories beyond the binary.
Keep up with Donia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donia.kash/?hl=en
Watch Slay on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100017977/slay
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About PRIDE
On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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