'Pose' Star, Afro Taina Actress, Indya Moore On Trans Representation in Hollywood.

FX "Pose" star, Indya Moore, talks navigating Hollywood as an Afro Taina, trans actress, and trans representation in film and television with BuzzFeed's, Curly Velasquez during Sundance 2019.
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[@BecomingDrea]

As a cisgender woman, I want to respect Indya’s identity, so please don’t shoot me if I mess up the pronouns here... with that said... While their outward appearance is extremely beautiful, it is their mind and soulful energy that truly makes them stunning and marvelous. And to only be 24! Wow 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pablolovesgaga]

You did wonderful honey.It's easy!!!

[@marojiyam2258]

Good job :)

[@olimunleashed6916]

You did mess up his pronouns, he's a dude with huge feet and Adam's apple

[@laylajanai]

@@olimunleashed6916 u so pressed

[@NattyByNature-]

Im completely inlove 😩

[@thommydavis2396]

Wow! This from a 24 year old. Beauty, intelligence, insight, clear opinionated perspectives, self definition, honesty, and vocal! Wow!

[@24POWERS]

90s kids born with it

[@momolovestar4207]

I started my transition at 18 1988 to be exact, I never ever thought I would see us flourish in this manner Iam so Happy for these ladies & Iam so glad our stories are being told by us

[@bpmode]

I like how she schooled folks on Madonna not discovering the Evangelista House or any house. Even in the song Vogue, Madonna calls out White movie stars when she should have been paying homage to the folks she built her career imitating. I love Madonna, but she did not invent voguing or ballroom culture. Now, strike a Pose...

[@angiefromChi]

bpmode #FACTS!

[@stijnslim4670]

Madonna never pretend she invented Vogue! But in her video the "white movie stars" are "women who loved to "strike a pose", she is not paying homage to them..besides all her dancers for Vogue were black and fem ..........and this in a time when was not popular to be an advocate for the gay community, lets give Madonna a thanks for putting us in the map and being our friend.........but not..lets find the negative, because thats what we gays do.........

[@bpmode]

@@stijnslim4670 Like I stated, I like Madonna. She was a maverick in the music business and controlled her image and business more than many women ever will. I reaffirm that I don't think she put gays on the map --the Black and Latino gay culture helped put her on the map. Yes, she employed Black, Latino, Asian, and White gay dancers, but so did a lot of folks during that time and now. While I do think she was a public advocate for LGBTQ+ communities, but she did not single-handedly put a whole grouping of folks on the map. If you think my facts are being negative, then I respect your right to think that way. I continue to exercise my right to admire her for being an culture icon, but still state facts.

[@davem2761]

GO WATCH "PARIS IS BURNING" THOSE WHITE MOVIE STARS AND MODELS ON VOGUE AND THEIR POSES INSPIRED THE DANCERS TO CREATE THE VOGUE DANCING.

[@bpmode]

@@davem2761 What you state doesn't negate what was being stated: Madonna did not put gays on the map; the culture inspired her AND helped her brand. You literally: PARIS IS BURNING SHOWS THAT THEY WERE INFLUENCED BY WHITE MOVIE STARS. ALL ELSE: OK...and...??? Oh, and I have watched Paris is Burning, all lot of folks have; it's on Netflix and it is a great documentary for anyone who wishes to see it.

[@pierceeldridge5985]

Indya Moore is a gift to the community. Among some of the amazing things she represents and says in this interview, one of the most prominent is the reminder is that is there is fear in your ability to create content for the community, of the community, about the community then your stimulus and references are not strong enough to be writing that narrative.

[@sparksthedeity]

This has to be one of THE MOST important, influential, eye opening, and REAL interviews I have watched. Indya is so gorgeous, intelligent, and conscious. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors and success. She is truly amazing!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@me_am_cat]

I'm a cis white woman but i connect to Pose through being autistic. I don't know what it's like to be POC or trans, but i do know what it's like to exist in a world full of ignorance and misunderstanding about who i am and what my community is. I know what it's like to have the essence of what i am twisted and used as a cultural and medical boogeyman. Just today a friend shared a video talking about how autism is an epidemic, how we're damaged and how our existence is going to bankrupt the economy. I live in a world where, "You don't look autistic" is a devastating line delivered as if it's a compliment. A world where our lack of social skills and self confidence can put us in dangerous situations. From that basis i connected with Pose and was deeply moved by it. I'm late to the party finding this show and through it this incredible young human being. Thank you for speaking with such clarity, being so utterly and unapologetically yourself and shining so brightly in the world.

[@gloriap730]

Indya, you are beautiful and your hair is awesome. I love the show POSE and can hardly wait for the 2nd season. Thanks for sharing your truth.

[@juliew1426]

Such a natural beauty in every way. I hope she stays real when she really blows up, as I know she will.

[@originalmind9792]

"Gender variant" - new (and better descriptive) phrase I'm gonna use from now on. Indya, damn girl - YOU ROCK FROM EVERY DIRECTION💛🧡❤️💜. Don't stop!!!

[@mcwarhol17]

“Our oppressors named us” damn what a statement 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾someone be taking them feminism classes 👀😅

[@Raetrospectiv]

No. Biology named us lmao. Sorry not sorry

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

@@Raetrospectiv yep! But oppressors named us aswell maybe not man and women lol

[@PhloeFanSince2000]

I love Indya Moore and this interview is everything. She’s making so much sense I don’t even know what it’s like to feel like you can’t love who you love or be the sex you feel like you’re supposed to be. Yet watching Pose I feel like I know all these characters and want to see them all win. I hope this show goes on for a long time. Been watching since the very first episode and I’m so happy a third season has been renewed.

[@bajanboinoho5378]

Fresh faced indya spitting some knowledge on the children! Out here repping the Boogie down Bronx

[@angiefromChi]

I ADORE INDYA MOORE !!!!! They are amazing and extraordinarily beautiful 🥰

[@TrangPakbaby]

Angie Hall-Witherspoon why can't u just say "she"?

[@angiefromChi]

TrangPak2 because they have said many times publicly that “THEY” PREFER the pronoun #They/Them - not “she” 😊 It’s a matter of respect

[@TheRoseGawden]

Literally scrolling through the comments just to see who got their pronouns right

[@angiefromChi]

Rose Brown ❤️😘🙏🏽🌸

[@kivonshe]

I personally don’t relate to Angel but I related to that man using her and hiding her to make her feel ashamed of who she is Bc he is unsure of who HE is. We were all crying ok lol

[@Ohyousunflower]

Then you relate to her. Cool

[@sophieplumbob2900]

She’s the character I related to the most on the show. 💕

[@mirotiny]

i love Indya so much and i can't wait to see her get even more successful she deserves it she worked so hard

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

That's right!

[@miss666able]

omg Indya interviewed by Curly! LOVING THIS, LOVING THEM!!

[@austinironwoman]

Smart young woman. I learned a lot.

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

yes, she schooled everyone!

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

So glad! She is incredible!

[@thelegendofthem6120]

@Tehuti Goddess what do you mean? She's a woman.

[@kawaiilibra2709]

@Tehuti Goddess so your saying your father looks like this?🤣

[@TiaLaMuneca]

I’m so in LOVE with Indya 💜🥰

[@hayleyakathieaon8137]

Yes. She is so inspiring. x

[@mickeymouse2able]

Me 2!!!! Love her. She looks beautiful with or without make up

[@mickeymouse2able]

I want to know her. I do know her. She's in my mother (who passed away) my sister, my best friends, myself. I am a gay male and this show makes me love myself when the world tells me not to. That sounds like I'm exaggerating. I can be a drama queen some times but trust, I am not.

[@Uwill49]

He's ugly.

[@289rory]

@@Uwill49 Indya has never been ugly. Don’t do that. You likely clicked on this video because Indya is so gorgeous. Please.

[@zombiewulfgrld6055]

She is incredible. I AM HERE FOR ALL OF THIS!!

[@keysasalado3419]

Brooo I love this person so much!! The way they’re unapologetically themselves is so inspiring!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@missgigip]

I love Indya so much..she’s such a dope person..she radiates an amazing energy ..hope she stays blessed always

[@domingohernandezdejesus6018]

It is souls such as this young lady which will lead us to a more compassionate world.

[@pobertpattinson6418]

Indya Moore is such an inspiration. I'm thankful for their openess, thoughtful und educating words!

[@yaggayaggaya9918]

I love their mind and their face 🥺

[@julesg301]

Indya has opened and educated my mind so much. And I’m so grateful. We need more trans people speaking on their representation.💕

[@robinrivera4759]

Indya is on very deep Sistah. I adore her!!

[@robinrivera4759]

I mean One very deep Sistah...AMAZING

[@joaobrandjr]

That's the first interview I see Yndia smiling and happy!!! Thanks!

[@BeautyVioletor]

Love her!! So smart thankful she's has the platform to speak out! Important work and so chill !

[@eduardoinagaki]

This woman must run for office!

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

we totally agree!

[@chrislosm]

I’d vote for her!

[@Nasty_J]

Yeah so he can get laughed at and fail lol... He already showed how much of a liar he is getting "assaulted" lol

[@289rory]

@@Nasty_J Umm. They. Secondly, where did they lie? Baby, you clicked on this video to watch them speak. If you’re attracted to them, say so.

[@SoldierOfLoveForNow]

i dont know about that

[@Counseloryoung]

I just love her in all her gorgeousness. She seems to have such a beautiful soul.

[@Kittiipositive]

Hands Down The Best Interview On The Planet. So So Smart and Articulated... Omylanta, I got chills the Whole interview. .. I know her Mom is so Proud... Shout Out To My Bronx Soundview area Sista. Raised on Cozy Corner Randall Ave went to P.S.107... Amen Sista keep keeping on ur the Shit Girl. .. Will always lift u up in Prayer. ..

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

Absolutely!

[@Ohyousunflower]

I’m not really sure what they were originally supposed to be talking about. But i can tell She’s trying to saved the whole world in one interview. She has so much passion and fire which i respect. This change won’t happen overnight though. Just gotta keep pushing

[@KennethConcepts]

I really watched the entire interview ... shout out to “ Sophia Stewart “ .... Indya you have a bright future ahead !

[@ChienNoob]

What a pure being! I want to live in her vision of the world .

[@homosensualworld5340]

They be everyone from history and future! Astounding human being!

[@queensigal]

so much wisdom for such a young person !!!

[@NattyByNature-]

This woman is absolutely amazing and her personality transcends time and space. I hope to attract a woman like this, beautiful in every aspect.

[@snowburry5233]

I told my momma she should watch pose to help her understand me better. 😍

[@andreabryant2857]

She hit that Cardi laugh when they were talking about free Louis bags. Also, marry me. Thx

[@Kittiipositive]

She Deserves A Whole yr. of Chardon for this Interview ... I'm Sharing this with all my Peeps.. I'm over 50' and the Kids my Age need to see this. .. Simply Amazing. ..

[@jamesburns7863]

Taina is so authentic, and so BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@max_ammo_]

I love the weird thing the mike was doing towards the end that makes Indya's voice sound like a robot vocoder.

[@idcook]

These kids from POSE are really speaking gospel truth. Hopefully, more will learn to see and understand life as clearly as they do.

[@valeriareed7234]

I 💖 Indya.........She appears to be humble..........She is righteous.......She deserves massive blessings........massive happiness.......massive 💕✨💫✨💫✨

[@biancacastillo4104]

Omg i saw Curly on the thumbnail and was like BET! I've been watching PeroLike for like a year and now here he is. Im so happy and proud of him!

[@dondi2129]

Such a rebel and I love that fighter spirit for justice. Indya is da one 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mpjproducer]

such an articulate person - Love them!!!

[@soniafails3524]

I think that indya Moore is so BEAUTIFUL. ❤❤❤

[@seattlejayde]

I’ve seen interviews with all the pose actresses and they are all pretty impreeive

[@susanrichardson631]

I have had a crush on this woman forever. Literally since the first time I saw her.

[@silverbat5873]

Indya is beautiful inside and out, you can see the soul in her eyes and hear it in her words 💜💙💚💖 I love Curly too, Pero Like connects so many people. So happy he's interviewing this star of an artist because he's such an inspiring person himself.

[@cyvonn]

Indya, you are far beyond your years. FAR! May God continue to bless you with the spirit of articulation and teaching. Thank you 😊

[@tericarter2019]

I went to school with an actor in this film but have not seen it yet. Nice to hear you prior to the film.

[@rodneyherring2991]

Not only is she beautiful but she also has a beautiful spirit Thank you India

[@patrickfirgens6672]

I love Indya! I adore Angel. I LOVE POSE! Xoxo

[@sweetapplecapricorn]

That’s beautiful, “I have my pain the thank.” ❤️

[@Pursuepeace0715]

she is a sweetheart and beautiful

[@londonesque1]

She is so damn captivatingggg

[@andreazapata3784]

I love her hair she is beautiful inside and outside

[@patrickhaller2560]

Indya is amazing! Can't wait to see more of her. You CAN play a gender variant doctor, as proven by Cassandra James who portrays oncologist Dr. Terry Randolph on General Hospital. Amazing performance, story and completely integrated into the canvas.

[@ronortiz7574]

I agree amazing trail blazer leader from a young prospective witch is going to make the trans word just a word but it’s not what theses amazing people are, what’s so special about indya is that the beauty inside radiates self confidence beauty that is in her with out the fake pretense desperate lifeless no soul .

[@parisLuvsdolls]

Love her🥰☮️🌻❤️

[@yasminetarr3162]

parisLuvs they use they/them pronouns but yes! Love them!

[@parisLuvsdolls]

Yasmine Tarr I love her.

[@yasminetarr3162]

parisLuvs -er??

[@zeeloveu2926]

Indya, I love you!! I love the way you speak, and think. You're so wise...

[@Maya_papaya27]

why am i just seeing this?! everything!!!✨

[@levernejones8588]

I love her for giving credit to black trans/gay men for being the pioneers of this movement!!!

[@daydreamera8558]

Omg this curly From buzzfeed! Also Indya’s hair is bomb af

[@Auntkekebaby]

She's great and beautiful...and I don't need to be Trans to SEE her.

[@fatgirlish8754]

Pose goes so far beyond the show. It gives beautiful ppl like Indya a very important platform to speak freely and be heard! I’ve never been so educated on a community in my life.. the show shed a light but these individuals highlighting important issues and really enlightening us in press is doing so much !

[@cg149817]

Beautiful We All Deserve RESPECT

[@MilaBelen]

Indya's mind and heart are just... 😍

[@dancewomyn1]

To Indya Moore's ( a beautiful sister) point at 28:13....Hollywood cannot mis-portrait us, if we refuse to take the roles that mis-portrait us! It's a double edged sword. Hollywood will have to stop making certain kinds of films, if there are NO actors to play the roles! I think that we have seen beautiful representations of our people, but we've also seen the other side, which is not always a misrepresentation depending on who's doing the writing. That said, I LOve hearing her talk about the indigenous roots very much.

[@NattyByNature-]

Story old as all the tales. We are our own hero and villain in the story

[@thehopeofeden597]

Someone put Curly and Indya together and nobody told me?!!!

[@jameshaley3611]

i love her for real i can listen to her for hours. A lot of what she says make sense to me and she makes really good points. I did however find myself at some parts disagreeing with her. For the most part i am pleasantly surprised. Just to see the wisdom this young woman has is like a breath of fresh air.

[@071oakland]

India is royal!! Louis Vuitton they are lucky to have you!💜

[@twilson2461]

Indya Moore and Laith Ashley need to collab🙏🏽👍🏾

[@nancyreyes4379]

I Appreciate the Communication 💗

[@kawaiilibra2709]

I love watching Indya she has such a beautiful spirit

[@lesliemorrow3352]

This right here! Love you Indya Moore!!

[@nainai6030]

Curly has his own show?! I had no idea! ❤️ Indya and ❤️ Curly

[@kammanzil]

Amazing... speak girl !!!

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

For sure!

[@njrsygrl]

So Beautiful Inside and Out.

[@Pursuepeace0715]

she knows her history very good interview and I learned a lot

[@cultivatepod]

Was that Colman Domingo in the front row?!

[@Andre-bored]

This is one of the most important videos.

[@ivandejour9806]

You have given so much LIFE in this interview #newfan love you

[@universalquest6079]

Damn she is beautiful.

[@milaaquariosoulinc4994]

Sooooo capricornian that the event is at a swanky, classy place...cappies love status and its luxuries.

[@MsVee-fb6fp]

She is amazing

[@sageavery3477]

they are amazing :) friendly reminder to not misgender them - they identified their pronouns as they/them/theirs.

[@Insulindependantfati]

She's beautiful.

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

Yes! She is! inside and out!

[@homosensualworld5340]

Q: How did you get started? They are Bronx Nefertiti. Simples. C’mon people, WORLD! Where does that start or ever end?

[@roccoz2231]

@49:36 -- Is she talking about Matt Ox, the caveman rapper?

[@hayleyakathieaon8137]

Such a Inspiring fabulous human being. Gorgeous also! x

[@christophergentry5933]

She is so damn fine my goodness it just don't make sense!!!

[@flownewyork776]

She's d recarnation of Anacaona

[@nathanielshaynetagilala2223]

OMG.....A real woman

[@Boooobooocry]

I love her

[@programR3]

A beautiful woman that appears not hung up on beauty is great to see. It is rare that you see a woman color tie her hair back with no mirror, no make up on stage in front of an audience of people while participating in a serious interview. See me as I am. Just an opinion.

[@sleepnomore6065]

Seriously? Don't stereotype bro... you clearly are a cisgender male on that sexist bs

[@programR3]

@@sleepnomore6065 Relax butch. Go back to sleep.

[@andreaindia1044]

i love her so much... one day i WILL work with They mamas tan bella ugh so ethereal

[@johnward5723]

Wow, talking about WOKE!!!

[@PaperPlanesCollectiveLA]

the wokest!

[@nitawhite8459]

real talk