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Indya Adrianna Moore was born on January 17, 1995, in the [[Bronx]], New York City. They were raised in a foster care system that often failed to understand or respect their [[Gender Identity|gender identity]]. Despite the hardships they faced, Moore's resilience and determination to live authentically led them to leave the foster care system at the age of 14. They then supported themselves through independent work, including modeling and acting. | Indya Adrianna Moore was born on January 17, 1995, in the [[Bronx]], New York City. They were raised in a foster care system that often failed to understand or respect their [[Gender Identity|gender identity]]. Despite the hardships they faced, Moore's resilience and determination to live authentically led them to leave the foster care system at the age of 14. They then supported themselves through independent work, including modeling and acting. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147439.jpg|thumb|center|Aerial view of the Bronx, New York City]] | [[Image:Detail-147439.jpg|thumb|center|Aerial view of the Bronx, New York City|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-147440.jpg|thumb|center|Aerial view of the Bronx, New York City|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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In "Pose", Moore's portrayal of a transgender sex worker in 1980s New York was both groundbreaking and critically acclaimed. Their performance highlighted the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community during the height of the AIDS epidemic, providing a nuanced and humanizing portrayal of a group often marginalized in mainstream media. | In "Pose", Moore's portrayal of a transgender sex worker in 1980s New York was both groundbreaking and critically acclaimed. Their performance highlighted the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community during the height of the AIDS epidemic, providing a nuanced and humanizing portrayal of a group often marginalized in mainstream media. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147441.jpg|thumb|center|Promotional poster for the TV series Pose|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-147442.jpg|thumb|center|Promotional poster for the TV series Pose|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
Beyond "Pose", Moore has continued to use their platform to advocate for transgender rights and representation in the media. They have been featured in several high-profile campaigns and have spoken openly about their experiences as a transgender person of color in the entertainment industry. | Beyond "Pose", Moore has continued to use their platform to advocate for transgender rights and representation in the media. They have been featured in several high-profile campaigns and have spoken openly about their experiences as a transgender person of color in the entertainment industry. | ||
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Moore's activism extends beyond their public platform. They are involved in several organizations dedicated to supporting transgender youth and have spoken at numerous events and rallies. Their commitment to social justice and equality has made them a prominent figure in the fight for transgender rights. | Moore's activism extends beyond their public platform. They are involved in several organizations dedicated to supporting transgender youth and have spoken at numerous events and rallies. Their commitment to social justice and equality has made them a prominent figure in the fight for transgender rights. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147443.jpg|thumb|center|Transgender Pride Flag|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-147444.jpg|thumb|center|Transgender Pride Flag|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||