Dominique Jackson (model) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dominique Jackson
Jackson at World AIDS Day 2018
Born	(1975-03-20) March 20, 1975 (age 50) Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Other names	Tyra Allure Ross
Occupation	Actress model author television personality
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Spouse(s)	Al Jackson ​ ​ (m. 2016; div. 2018)​

Dominique Brebnor (born March 20, 1975), known professionally as Dominique Jackson, is an actress, author, and model. She is from Trinidad and Tobago and is also an American citizen. She is most famous for playing Elektra Abundance in the TV show Pose on FX. She has also modeled for Vogue España.

Early Life and Journey

Dominique Jackson was born on March 20, 1975, in Scarborough, Tobago. She grew up with her grandmother. Dominique faced many challenges during her childhood. Her family and community in Tobago did not fully understand her as a transgender person.

When she was 15, she moved to the United States to live with her mother. In the U.S., Dominique faced difficult times and struggled to make ends meet. In 1993, while living in Baltimore, Maryland, she discovered the ballroom scene. This was a place where people, often from the LGBTQ+ community, could express themselves through fashion and dance. She joined different "houses" in the ballroom scene, like Revlon and Allure. Later, she settled in the House of Sinclair in New York City.

Dominique Jackson's Career

Modeling Success

Dominique Jackson started her modeling career by working for free. This helped her get important opportunities. In 2009, she became a regular model for fashion designer Adrian Alicea. She walked in the famous Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. She has also modeled for Vogue España, a well-known fashion magazine. In 2021, she walked in the Mugler fashion show. She was joined by another transgender model, Hunter Schafer.

Television and Film Roles

Dominique has appeared in several TV shows and films. She was in My TRUTH, My STORY, a documentary series about LGBTQ+ people from the Caribbean. She also appeared in Visible: The LGBTQ Caribbean Diaspora. In 2016, she was part of the Oxygen reality TV series Strut. Her work on Strut earned her a nomination for a GLAAD Media Award.

In 2018, Jackson began her most famous role as Elektra Abundance. This was in the FX series Pose. The show is set in the late 1980s New York City ballroom scene. Pose became very popular and received great reviews. The first season had the largest cast of transgender actors ever for a scripted TV show. It featured over 50 transgender characters and actors. Dominique continued her role as Elektra Wintour in the second and third seasons of Pose.

In 2021, Jackson acted alongside singer Dionne Warwick in a short film called Passage. This film was created by Solange Knowles.

Writing and Community Work

Jackson as Grand Marshal of the 2019 NYC Pride March

Dominique Jackson has spoken openly about her mental health. After writing for thirteen years, she released her autobiography. This book shares her life story and experiences. She has also worked with several non-profit groups. These organizations, like Destination Tomorrow in the Bronx, help and support the LGBTQ+ community.

In 2020, Jackson appeared in public service announcements. These were made by the Human Rights Campaign and WarnerMedia. They aimed to support transgender and non-binary communities.

Personal Life

Dominique Jackson grew up in a religious family. She was an active church member from a young age. When she was a child, her family moved to New York. However, she stayed in Trinidad and Tobago with her grandmother.

At 15 years old, she moved to Baltimore with her mother. There, she met other transgender people for the first time. In 2015, she received her green card. She also underwent a medical procedure related to her gender identity that same year.

She married Al Jackson in 2016 after dating for about 18 years. Their wedding ceremony was shown during an episode of Strut. In 2018, while on vacation in Aruba, Dominique reported that she faced a dangerous situation. In 2020, she shared on social media that she and her husband had separated in late 2018.

On an episode of House Hunters that aired on June 1, 2021, it was shown that Jackson was engaged to her personal manager, Edwin Torres.

Filmography

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

See also

In Spanish: Dominique Jackson para niños

• LGBTQ culture in New York City
• List of LGBTQ people from New York City