POSE FX CHARACTERS BASED ON REAL PEOPLE - Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey, Crystal LaBeija & More

11 POSE FX CHARACTERS BASED ON REAL PEOPLE - Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey & More

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Pose is a US Drama Series that premiered on FX in May 2018. It follows the up and coming House Mother Blanca Evangelista as she attempts to make a name for herself in the New York ballroom scene. The series is loosely based on the 1990 documentary Paris is Burning, that documents the lives of iconic Ballroom pioneers in the late 80’s.

1. Pray Tell, based on Junior Labeija
2. Blanca Evangelista, based on Avis Pendavis and Angie Xtravaganza
3. Angel Evangelista, based on Octavia St. Laurent, Tracey Africa Norman, and Carmen Xtravaganza
4. Ms Ford, based on Eileen Ford
5. Damon Evangelista, based on Willi Ninja
6. Elektra Abundance, based on Crystal LaBeija and Dorian Corey
7. Candy Abundance, later Ferocity, based on Venus Xtravaganza, plus colorism discussion
8. Lil Papi, based on the two kids from Paris is Burning
9. Quincy, based on the two kids from Paris is Burning
10. Chilli, based on the two kids from Paris is Burning
11. Frederica Norman, based on Leona Helmsley, plus discussion on ACT UP Activists, and giant condom house covering.

I also discuss how RuPaul was largely influenced by Ballroom Culture, and often pays tribute to ballroom/ drag queen icons on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

In this video is also discussion on violence faced by the trans community, in particular black trans women, and a brief discussion on cultural appropriation and colorism.

Pose FX is also available to stream on Netflix and BBC Iplayer in the UK

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