Leyna Bloom
Leyna Bloom is an American actress, model, dancer, and activist. She has attracted press as a trailblazer for transgender performers in the entertainment and fashion industries.[2][3]
In 2019, Bloom made her feature film acting debut in Port Authority, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.[4] She has modeled for several brands and fashion designers, including Jeremy Scott, and has appeared in magazines such as Vogue India and Sports Illustrated.[5][6]
Early life[edit]
Bloom was born in Chicago, Illinois to a Filipina mother and an African-American father.[7] Bloom's father later supported her decision to transition.[8]
Career[edit]
Acting[edit]
In October 2018, Deadline Hollywood announced that Bloom would star opposite Fionn Whitehead in Danielle Lessovitz's first feature film, Port Authority, which is backed by executive producer Martin Scorsese.[9]
In 2019, Bloom made her feature film acting debut in Port Authority, directed by Danielle Lessovitz, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section,[10] marking the first film in the festival's 72-year history to feature a trans woman of color in a leading role.[4][11]
In 2021, Bloom appeared in the third and final season of the FX drama series Pose.[12]
Ballroom[edit]
Bloom is a fixture in the queer ballroom scene and is the New York City mother of the house of Miyake-Mugler and made an international name for herself competing at balls in the category of face.[3]