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Eva Reign
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Occupation | Actress, journalist |
Years active | 2019–present |
Awards | Peabody Award GLAAD Media Award |
Eva Reign is an American actress, journalist, and writer. She was born on June 20, 1996. She is best known for her main role in the 2022 movie Anything's Possible. This film is a romantic comedy about growing up, released on Amazon Prime Video. Eva has also written for popular magazines like Vogue and New York. She has won important awards, including a Peabody Award and a GLAAD Media Award. These awards were for her work as a reporter on the Transnational documentary series.
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About Eva Reign
Eva Reign grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. When she was younger, she loved performing. She acted in school plays and local theater shows.
In 2018, Eva moved to New York City. She worked as a summer intern for a publication called Them. Later, she became an Assistant Editor there. While working at Them, she interviewed many famous people from the LGBTQ+ community.
Early Acting Roles
In 2019, Eva starred in a short film called Salacia. This film was about a transgender woman named Mary Jones. The movie is now part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection. In 2020, she also appeared in a comedy web series called Sideways Smile.
Starring in Anything's Possible
Eva Reign made her big movie debut in 2022. She played the main character, Kelsa, in the film Anything's Possible. This movie is a romantic comedy about growing up. It was directed by Billy Porter. The film first came out on Amazon Prime Video in July 2022. Eva even went with Billy Porter to the 75th Tony Awards in June 2022.
Awards and Recognition
Eva won a Peabody Award and a GLAAD Media Award. These awards were for her work as a reporter on the Vice News documentary series Transnational. This series explored the lives of transgender people around the world. Eva hosted the first episode, called Love Us in the Light. This episode focused on the life of Kelly Stough, a trans woman from Detroit.
Eva has also written for many well-known magazines. These include Vogue, New York, Them, Highsnobiety, and PAPER.
In 2022, Forbes magazine included her in their Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This list highlights 30 successful people under 30 years old. Out magazine also named her to their Out100 list that same year.
Eva Reign's Work
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2019 | Salacia | Trans Woman | Short Film | |
2022 | Anything's Possible | Kelsa | Main Role |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2020 | Sideways Smile | Jessie | Web Series |
Awards and Honors
Year | Award | Category | Project | Ref. |
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2021 | Peabody Awards | News | Transnational | |
2022 | 33rd GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia |