Angel Glady

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Angel Glady
Born (1986-02-05) February 5, 1986 (age 38)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Theatre Artist, Transgender Rights Activist

Angel Glady is an Indian trans woman prominent 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]

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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 actor known for his roles in the films "Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum [8] " 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. [9] [10]

Activism

Angel Glady is a vocal advocate for trans rights and inclusivity. She has participated in numerous discussions and workshops aimed at promoting understanding and acceptance of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit identities. Her activism is both local and international, contributing to the global discourse on LGBTQ+ rights and education [11] [12]

Angel is Co-founding Panmai Theatre, which is significant for being one of the first trans artist movements in Tamil Nadu [13] -

Angel Glady's work in theatre and activism continues to inspire and influence the LGBTQ+ community and beyond, using the arts as a powerful tool for social change and advocacy. [14] [15]

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