Angel Glady

Angel Glady
A portrait of Glady
Born	(1986-02-05) February 5, 1986 (age 39)
Occupation(s)	Actor, Writer, Theatre Artist, Transgender Rights Activist

Angel Glady is an Indian activist, educator, and theatre artist from Tamil Nadu, where she was born and raised. She is best known for her advocacy work in the LGBTQ+ community and her contributions to the arts, particularly through theatre. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} She made history by becoming the first trans woman to pursue a master's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Madras. ^[5]

Career

Theatre

Angel Glady is a co-founder of Panmai Theatre, an independent trans artist collective based in Chennai. Panmai Theatre focuses on various art forms, including theatre, dance, painting, photography, and films. The collective's debut production, "Color of Trans," explores the experiences and stories of transgender individuals through a blend of movement, clown theatre, cabaret, rap, and audio-visuals. ^{[6] [7]}

Filmography

Angel Galdy is an actress known for her roles in the films Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum and Vallavanukkum Valavan. She also starred in Leena Manimekalai's 2017 film "Is it Too Much to Ask?", where she plays a trans woman seeking housing in Chennai but facing discrimination. The film, a mix of fiction and documentary, was based in part on her own extensive experiences with housing discrimination. ^{[8] [3]}

Activism

Angel Glady is an advocate for trans rights and inclusivity, local and international. ^{[9] [10]}

Angel is Co-founding Panmai Theatre, which is significant for being one of the first trans artist movements in Tamil Nadu. ^{[11] [8] [12]}

References

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6. Rajendra, Ranjani (29 March 2016). "Breaking new ground". THE HINDU. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
7. X, Guest (6 September 2015). "Upset over their plight, transgenders plead for mercy killing". Indian Today. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
8. Ramnath, Nandini (28 November 2017). "Two transwomen in Chennai go looking for a house to rent. 'Is it Too Much To Ask? is aptly named". THE HINDU. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
9. XX, Sapeth (6 September 2015). "Transgenders plead for mercy killing upset over their plight". business-standard. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
10. XX, Chish (6 September 2015). "Upset over their plight, transgenders plead for mercy killing". Indian Today. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
11. Ratnam, Dhamini (11 November 2016). "The making of a warrior". Live Mint. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
12. Mathew, Pheba (9 November 2016). "Transgender woman dies in Chennai, she was found burnt outside a police station". business-standard. Retrieved 3 August 2024.