Episode 72: Vico Ortiz

Molly speaks with actor Vico Ortiz (they/he/she), whose credits include American Horror Story, Vida, and These Thems. Topics include:

Auditioning for roles as a genderfluid actor Exploring femininity as a Backstreet Boys-inspired drag king? The evolution of gender-inclusive Spanish… …and translating nonbinary jokes into Spanish subtitles Plus: gender as a waterbed?

This Week in Gender: Rest in power, Aimee Stephens. (Linked article by our friend Katelyn Burns.)

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