Mya Taylor

Mya Taylor in the press room for 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Press Room, Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, CA February 27, 2016. Photo By: Elizabeth Goodenough

Mya Taylor (above) is an American transgender actress and singer. She is best known for her role in “Tangerine” in 2015 when she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best supporting Female.

Trans Acting Legend

From the Advocate. Com:

“A Hollywood veteran of nearly two decades, Alexandra Billings (above/right) is currently guest-starring on a multi-episode arc of the hit ABC sitcom The Conners as Robin, a transgender woman who is a supervisor in the factory where Darlene and Becky work.

For The Connors, it’s another sign that the reboot of classic sitcom Roseanne is continuing it’s trend of reflecting current America on the show, and for Billings, it’s another extraordinary role in a storied and successful career that’s included stops on Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away With Murder, Never Have I Ever, Goliath, and Transparent. More recently, she was playing Madame Morrible on Broadway in the iconic musical Wicked.”