'Pose' Stars on Janet Mock & the Importance of Character Representation | MTV News

Mj Rodriguez ('Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista') and Indya Moore ('Angel Evangelista'), the stars of FX’s 'Pose', talk about the importance of representation.
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[@bobbesalkowitz]

I am a white straight women who is 88 years old and when I saw the last episode, my heart sank because the writing sounded like an ending. This is my favorite show. It's taught me so much and touches my heart in so many ways. Congratulations to all the marvelous actors and actresses that make this so special and I'm cheering for the 2nd season!

[@lisasaddler7300]

Bobbe Salkowitz, lm 64. My nieces and daughter don't know the ball life their mom and aunt led. Going into a club on a friday night and just hang and party and then leaving the club its early morning Sunday. Lol. Damn where did the time go.

[@tmalone2648]

Bobbe Salkowitz 🙌🙌

[@yun-pg8cr]

It got renewed for a s2! But since they weren’t sure of the renewal they end the season on a happy conclusion because almost all movies always have tragic endings for they LGBTQ characters so I’m sure it was one of their main focus to give hopeful and positive ending 💖

[@donjuliohair]

the world needs more people like you BOBBE :)

[@bobbesalkowitz]

Thank you...

[@okyeah4sure]

Indya is so pretty! Ugh I'm in love! Great actresses, great show.

[@KioshiWarrior]

MJ has one of the most beautiful faces I’ve ever seen. Her damn bone structure is everything 😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@marivera1183]

Yesss i agree.. shes amazing and such a inspiration..

[@OGSuki.]

Her eyes too 💖💖💖

[@justlove2072]

Ikr?!?! She has a great heart/personality as well. It shines through!!!!

[@sheisbrit17]

They both have the most beautiful facial structures. 😍

[@jordanhunt4788]

Indya is life! There's just something about her. I was drawn to her immediately in the first scene of Pose. She was in the background but she stood out more than anyone. Love her. Love her. Love her.

[@Nay-wx3xg]

Jordan Hunt facts I think I'm obsessed with her 🤷

[@jonathanrio6587]

These two women are incredible!!!! Their journeys are just beginning!!!

[@crystalo3402]

When you’re thirsting to watch all the interviews you can get because the season is over 😫

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

True... I've watched season 1 soooooooo many times

[@zanialatten3989]

Crystal O my point

[@mickeymouse2able]

@@can_you_guess_my_new_username i thought I was the only 1. So many details i missed the first time around. The acting is so good i have to see it again and again

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

@@mickeymouse2able Dude,number one, it's nice to read a nice comment on KZbin sometimes. Man, I'm not the type to quote movies or TV shows. I dont have that. Some of my homies do it. However, this is the first show I've know ANY quotes. I'm not transgender and never been to a ball. True, its transgender focused but this shows ventures into the myriad of human sexuality. That is like a diamond with many facets. I'm learning. Personally, this show is a gift because I'm a black man. There is a need for empathy and compassion for me being that. I'm happy to watch this show and learn that same empathy towards other marginalized and disenfranchised subcultures

[@mickeymouse2able]

@@can_you_guess_my_new_username YES! Co worker prints out t shirts. I asked him to print out the ad from the first season on a t shirt for me (clearly that's Mama Blanca in the ad) and it looks GREAT! I l I love this how for many many reasons and got my semi-conservative sister in on it (she hates Trump but for a while had trouble with me being gay). She loves it! We are Puerto Rican and it makes me happy to see a strong female latina woman on a beautifully crafted show. I just hope MJ Rodriguez gets a freakin EMMY! If Reese Witherspoon got one, why can't MJ?!

[@tyeeesha3726]

Mj oozes love and heart..luv her

[@brittanyallen9659]

When does Season2 start!!! It wasn’t long enough!! I love all the characters so much and the way that they stuck together as a family was priceless. Each actor/actress carried their own 👏🏾

[@chanelgarret3076]

Brittany Allen I was looking almost every day 😭

[@leahperrson3067]

I need Blanca in my life . Cannt wait for season 2

[@Simsfunmodel132]

I loved the show!

[@lw7379]

Indya had a deep sadness in her eyes.......😔 I hope she is TRUELY okay. I love them both, and Pose is my favorite show out right now ❤ sending you all love and light ♥ 💡

[@DirkAustin]

MJ is so flawless! I love these women, theyre amazing and their stories are so good.

[@perezlorenzo982]

I love them and I really liked the first season of Pose. Also I love their voices, they're so soothing.

[@potatoesandpickles]

Both are so beautiful and amazing actresses! I’m blown away by this show. I’ve even learned a thing or two! The story line that’s so real, the music, and all the actors! Amazing I love you all

[@asmartistenthusiast3469]

Halfway through season 2. So glad its renewed for a third season.

[@GeorgeJansen]

MJ sang that song too.. "Home"

[@hotcocco7819]

My bff suggested to watch season 1 of POSE! BABY, I COULDN'T STOP WATCH THE EPISODES! I finished in a day and a half only to CRAVE MORE!! MY GOODNESS THIS IS A 💣 SHOW!!!

[@mimij4660]

Me too

[@mtoro985]

X2

[@KylaEloi]

They are sooo gorgeous and I love this show😍😍💖💖🎉

[@YetiintheSun]

Such a great interview, and the love& support between these two, so great to see. I just bought & binge-watched Pose season1---- 💘💜💚 loved it!

[@rickcruz5582]

JESUS CHRIST!! I CRIED ON EVERY SINGLE EPISODE, THIS SHOW IS HEALING. THANK YOU!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@YetiintheSun]

I loved them both so much in Saturday Church 💜🎯 Mj has something so touching and lovely 💞🔥I would watch her in anything.

[@TheLillianYoung]

I'm just realizing they were in that.

[@mikalathompson8746]

I am like in love with MJ, she is so pretty!

[@deborahcarolstrongfuss8401]

my favrorite show. They're all so beautiful and I still can't believe Electra's 55!!!! I'm shock!!!

[@verlizalatorre6712]

Watched the entire season for the nth time and I still get carried away.. I super ❤️ the show! Great actors❤️

[@lisasaddler7300]

This show brought back such fond memories of my club scenes back in those days. The friends an people I meet and the fun I had during that time in my life. And of course the sadness of the loss of some souls. There were Better Days and life did have its Circus'. But Pose puts a smile on my face and transport me to a happy place.

[@davidamayaperez6522]

I love them and the show. Such amazing people and characters. I’m so happy that they are making their voice heard. 👏👏👏👏

[@sharonsterling2576]

I am in awe of this show and the entire cast. It is so beautiful and I find it inspirational and spiritually uplifting.

[@wahn10]

It truly is. I feel the same way. Such a powerful show, and a huge moment in our social history.

[@lightuponlight6727]

Love love love this show!

[@jefferysmyth4109]

I just binge watched the first season..... I want more, 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@marianospears3626]

they are both so genuine and kind! i love them

[@amiranore1707]

Patiently waiting for season 2 well impatiently lol

[@SavyCeleste]

MJ I can see your overwhelming joy and happiness. I'm so damn Happy for you Girl! You are right where you should be.

[@TheMundobizarro]

Indya is my biggest crush at the moment. Love her so much!

[@scarlettmacpherson4630]

The representation this show is giving is vital. We need more shows like Pose. It’s amazing

[@AudhamEnThaTokyo]

I love listening to them. They're beautiful, strong and inspiring. I hope we get to see more tv shows like POSE in the future, and more movies. Representation is key! Let's keep spreading the love.

[@camecex]

Love Love Love them and POSE

[@nopilikia56]

Talented sisters...!!! Love you all. ❤❤❤

[@kishacayanan568]

everything is just perfect!

[@Helloise]

Pure beauty! 💜

[@laugh_til_ithurts]

Yasssss Indya and her jewelry 😍🤣🙌 giving me all the ASMR vibes I need lol thank you!!!!

[@elizabethmalec3575]

Excelente su actuacion💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💋

[@GeorgeJansen]

Congrats on season 2

[@THILU13]

they are great ! all the best to them

[@MrChalaki]

i love it!!!!

[@pinkcloudsnightlightbell]

Thank you! I loved the questions given for this particular interview

[@mariedavis9058]

Love these Ladies!

[@TheLillianYoung]

I'm a straight black woman living in NYC for 20+ years who never heard of this. I loooooveeed season 1. The music, cast, storylines and more than anything for me, information which helps stop prejudice I hope. Another thing I appreciated was the use of afro-textured hair for Indya. I don't know if it was a wig or not, but even ANTM slaps straight hair on black women. There's nothing wrong with variety of style, but I as a natural sista liked seeing that.

[@marivera1183]

I love the show where is season 2!!! Cant wait...

[@salenagibbs323]

This show is amazing it is a prime example of representation of identity, family, community, and love. I love how the cast were so dedicated to bringing each character to life with their own struggles.

[@teshekasmythe3405]

Praying for season 2

[@TiaLaMuneca]

💜💜💜💜

[@bronxmami1404]

Indya is EVERYTHING omg 😍😩❤️

[@mmoran3]

This show is so freaking amazing! I'm gay, however, never knew the transgender scene. I'm so blown away at how amazing this show is. I have totally fallen in love with Blanca! She is the epitome of me with her selfless love and caring of others. This show has already gone down as one of the top shows in my lifetime.

[@DangerousParent]

I'm loving the show, but my favorite's the Indya-Evan storyline, there're lots of "on the down low," "undercover," "incognito" boys in the world🙁

[@MsDigdem]

We want season 3!!!

[@andreabryant2857]

Deliberate strength and femininity. I'm a lesbian and I want to marry both these women.

[@zanialatten3989]

Andrea Bryant same especially Mj

[@116Eggleston]

Two beautiful women. If they didn’t tell you they were trans women which I don’t see. You wouldn’t know.

[@HSTS_Mari]

MJ would make such a great mom imo

[@La-PetitMort]

I love this show for not abusing their lgbt characters.

[@florencesullivan5]

When is my show coming back on?

[@normaharris980]

Dose anyone know pose coming back on TV? Don't want to miss it.

[@mychejonze3692]

👌

[@TruthBeyoundHuman]

💕💖💕💖💕🌸🌞🙏🏼🌞🌸

[@mffnfncjc]

❤️

[@Nadine-uh3qt]

These women have taught me so much about transgender and I want to thank them for their honesty. It's not easy to open up and be vulnerable. Also, shout out to Ryan Murphy, who has opened more doors than he is even aware of.

[@yumekojabami233]

I think we need more shows like this. It shows that acceptance isn't something that everyone gets eventhough they should get it and that transphobia and racism unfortunately is still a thing in a way Also it spreads awareness to aids and that you should protect yourself when having sex. Also something people should already know by now but many still ignore it

[@iraellison7835]

Why are her questions only geared towards India? I want to hear more about MJ😒 love both women nonetheless 💞

[@AlwayzMeFerniii]

SEASON 2 WYA!!!!!!?

[@Sweets75]

Her jewelry is loud lol

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

Lol

[@musicandme1982]

I really like the show but Angel wanted Stan at all costs hes married with children he was never hers to begin with

[@pauletteseegars-liggett8144]

What episode was the Royal ball? The trailer is beautiful. I thought I saw all the episodes. Love the show and it helped me to understand the trans community better. I can't wait for the next season. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👐👐👐👐👐👐👐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹.

[@freyjasvansdottir9904]

Paulette Seegars-Liggett The Royal ball was in the pilot

[@pauletteseegars-liggett8144]

Freyja Svansdóttir, thank you for the information. I checked out the pilot a few hours ago and it was all that. It was fabulous. Also the last episode this past Sunday was great. Can't wait for season 2. Take care 😋😎😍🤗😁

[@LeahTVdotcom]

I can say as a actor , there nothing more fun then playing the opposite SEX ! I am a real woman ('wombman' means a man with a womb that has can give birth to children. That's what a "real woman" is.) When I played a man in my acting training ( SAG-AFTER) I discovered a part of myself that was life changing. An I use to love to go to this dinner show in HOLLYWOOD, given by guys in drag, . POSE actors are amazing ! Aloha from Maui. Leah Tunkara

[@NubianQueen100]

Ok where’s Electra???

[@shan5963]

So, Pose is great. But we could always tell when Janet Mock wrote the episode. Her storytelling takes you to happy place and then shatters it. She is so depressing with a sometimes entirely TOO HEAVY plot. Every episode didn't have to be some tear jerking melodramatic piece.

[@marchbabi323]

Although I've seen Mj as a male before, nothing about her speaks "male" to me. Indya neither! Both gorgeous!

[@nainai8775]

Wait soo indya is transgender

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

NJS 129 every transgender character on the show is transgender in real life ✌

[@Blackcubin1]

Yes all the women are transgender on the show and in real life.

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

Lady Lex how many times do people have to say it! Literally every trans character from the House of Abundance AND House Elektra are real trans women. Period. None of them are putting on an act. If you don't believe it, look. it. up. Angel, Blanca, Elektra, Lulu, Candy and a bunch of the extras in the ball scenes. I literally already said this

[@pinklollipop911]

Lulu is a bio woman not transwoman

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

WRONG. Hailie Sahar who plays Lulu IS a transgender woman, although she has been quoted in an article as saying she doesn't label herself as such. Do your research gurl

[@bigbankbank6459]

blanca needa get a bag and fix her teeth

[@UltimateBrody]

This is what you took away from the entire interview? This is what you chose to comment on? I hope you're not older than 12. And I also hope you look PERFECT because I'm sure people could say a whole lot about you hiding behind a computer screen. Mj can fix her teeth, but can you fix your heart?

[@TiaLaMuneca]

Blanca is BEAUTIFUL!!! you're trippin

[@vaffanculo9669]

i actually really like her teeth. they're cute

[@jazzymoni7750]

big bank bank Here. Whaaat??? You trippin. Nothing wrong with her at all!!?