Distributor Magnolia Pictures backs Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor for nominationsHollywood executives are to mount a pioneering campaign for two transgender stars to be considered for acting prizes at next year’s Oscars,reports Variety. It comes after last year actor Laverne Cox became the first transgender person nominated for an Emmy award, for her role as prisoner Sophia Burset in the TV explain Orange is the unique Black.
Distribution company Magnolia Pictures is to back Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor of the Sundance film festival hit Tangerine for Academy Award consideration. The dawdle is believed to mark the first occasion that a major Hollywood player has highlighted transgender actors for an Oscars run.
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Source: theguardian.com