Biografía de Josie Totah
Josie Totah was born on August 5, 2001, in Sacramento, California. She is of Turkish origin and was assigned male at birth with the name J.J. Totah. Josie realized she was transgender at a young age and came out to her parents at the age of 14. They were supportive and helped her transition to a female identity. She started hormone replacement therapy at the age of 15 and legally changed her name to Josie Totah.
Before she became an actor, Josie Totah was already making waves on the internet. She started her career as a child actor and appeared in various comedy shows and movies, including "Glee," "New Girl," and "Spider-Man: Homecoming." In 2013, she starred in the Disney Channel series "Jessie" as Stuart Wooten, a role that established her in the entertainment industry. Her performance was praised and earned her nominations at the Young Artist Awards and the Kids' Choice Awards.
Despite her early success, Josie Totah faced several challenges in her personal life. She revealed in an essay for Time magazine that she felt isolated and depressed growing up due to the lack of representation of transgender people in media and the discrimination she faced in school. However, she found solace in performing and continued to pursue her dream of being an actor.
In 2018, Josie Totah came out publicly as a transgender woman in a powerful essay for Time magazine. She explained that she felt empowered to share her story in order to bring awareness to the difficulties and stigma that transgender people face. She also expressed her hope that her visibility as a trans actress would inspire more inclusivity and diversity in Hollywood.
Today, Josie Totah is a rising star in Hollywood known for her talent and advocacy work. She has continued to act in popular TV shows and movies and has used her platform to raise awareness about the issues facing the transgender community. Her bravery and perseverance have inspired many and paved the way for a more inclusive and accepting entertainment industry.
