"I studied digital arts and graphic design, and then, at the same time I was studying, I was still doing auditions."
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Nicole Maines is a groundbreaking activist and actress, best known for her role as Nia Nal, the first transgender superhero on television, in the series "Supergirl." Born on October 7, 1997, in Gloversville, New York, Maines became a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights after a pivotal legal battle in her youth, which culminated in a landmark ruling affirming her right to use the girls' bathroom at school. Her journey not only reshaped perceptions of gender identity but also inspired countless individuals around the world to embrace their true selves.
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"It's good to have a free space to laugh and cry and get angry about gender and sexuality. That's one of the things I am the most thankful for from my friends and my family. They've given me the place to freely have gender be a part of our discourse."
Nicole Maines
"It's OK not to understand the whole trans thing. That's alright. My dad didn't understand it. I still don't know everything. What's important is you sort of educate yourself on your own time, but you have to respect it on everyone else's time. Because no one should have to wait for equality."
Nicole Maines