Meanings of transgender actors in English

There are many transgender actors out there, but casting directors just don't know where to find them, he said.

I heard they were trying to cast all transgender actors in trans roles and I wanted to be part of it.

The online backlash was led by transgender actors, who argued that such casting decisions take opportunities away from members of marginalised communities.

On social media, newspaper editorials and videos, the transgender community had slammed her casting as highlighting the limited opportunities given to transgender actors.

There is still a stigma within the sector, he said, adding that Equity planned to advise industry employers on how to treat transgender actors.