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[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Inspire is the wrong word, because I'm old enough to be her mum, but I really loved Valeria in Veneno.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks I might watch that :)

[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Just forewarning, they explore some pretty confronting topics and queerphobia. It's one of the most moving series I've seen, but it's not a good idea if you're feeling vulnerable.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks. Do they explore it in a constructive way?

[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's basically a biography of a famous, early trans icon from Spain (Veneno). It explores a lot of the trauma she experienced in her life.

It's one of the most compelling and powerful pieces of television I've seen, but it's not an easy watch.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

Thanks Ada!

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Well only watched ep 1. I liked the moment where Cristina opened the door and was just herself. I really identify with her aloof behavior in public, it's like armor. It's fun for other people but sometimes damaging to myself, do you know what I mean?

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Finished it. Omg I don't think anything can shock me any more.

[–] Amelia_@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"Is she an inspiration or do you just have a crush on her?"

Me: Yes.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Amelia_@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Oh gosh... I didn't see the question was for trans characters, I was thinking of lots of cis ladies!

  • Inara Serra from Firefly (since it was mentioned)
  • Margery Tyrell from Game of Thrones
  • Kristin Ortega from Altered Carbon
  • Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine
  • Elliot Reid from Scrubs
  • Deanna Troi from Star Trek TNG
  • Lucy Chen from The Rookie

I don't have a problem I swear ;_;

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Any of the ladies from The Expanse?

[–] Mastema@infosec.pub 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Malcolm Reynolds from Serenity/Firefly

James Holden from The Expanse

... I think there might be a pattern developing.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just want to add that I meant trans characters! But ya those are amazing too. I think Holden is amazing due to his upbringing by multiple parents.

[–] Mastema@infosec.pub 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I do apologize for my miss-reading of the question! Feel free to delete my response since it has nothing at all to do with the question asked. Or I can if you would prefer.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nah I edited the question after you posted! It was in the transfem community so I thought it was obvious already. I just wrote a reply so people wouldn't be confused.

[–] Mastema@infosec.pub 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It totally would have been clear, had I paid attention to where things came from in my main feed. I'll be more careful in the future and I hope I didn't cause any offense.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Nahhh don't be silly!

I remember on reddit there were some subs that would post the most crazy stuff but because I never looked at where it came from I often took it seriously. Like the onion.

[–] Malgas@beehaw.org 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I see where you're coming from with Dax (the Curzon->Jadzia transition), but I'm not convinced she is actually trans.

As far as I'm aware, Dax (as a Trill symbiote) is genderless, and Jadzia is a cis-woman.

Also, if we conceptualize her as trans, then Sisko calling her "old man" starts to sound like hate speech, but neither of them treat it as such.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

Ya it's not exactly the same

[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago
[–] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I second Nomi. She's amazing and I love her.

Garnet and Pearl from Steven Universe are 2 of my fav characters in television. They're not trans though they do explore a lot of gender themes in the show.

I sadly haven't seen nearly enough overtly trans characters in shows. Stevonnie, also from Stephen Universe is a non-binary character and they're great.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Just checked it out and Stephen universe looks pretty funny.

[–] RoseTintedGlasses@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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[–] TheGingerNut@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A little bit of Najime Osana, but that's not cos she's trans that's cos he's an ADHD disaster human and owning it hard.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow it's drawn so beautifully

[–] TheGingerNut@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sorry, what specifically is drawn beautifully? Are you refering to Najime themself? The anime or manga?

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago
[–] SuperderpyDerps@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Simone from Dispatches from Elsewhere was pretty pivotal for me when I first came out

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks it looks amazing

[–] gbrown@transfem.space 1 points 2 years ago

For me it was awesome and inspiring seeing Donna's daughter Rose in the new Doctor Who specials that just released