Indya Moore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Indya Moore
Moore in 2019
Born	(1995-01-17) January 17, 1995 (age 30) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor model
Years active	2010–present

Indya Adrianna Moore (born January 17, 1995) is an American actor and model. They are famous for their role as Angel Evangelista in the TV show Pose. In 2019, Time magazine recognized them as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Indya Moore is a transgender and non-binary person, which means they do not identify as only male or female. They use "they/them" and "she/her" pronouns.

Early Life and Beginnings

Indya Moore grew up in the Bronx, a part of New York City. Their family background includes Haitian, Puerto Rican, and Dominican roots. When they were 14, Indya left home and went into foster care. This was because their parents had difficulty understanding their identity.

During this time, Indya moved around a lot, living in different parts of New York City. They faced bullying and eventually left high school in their second year. At 15, Indya started working as a model. Later, they earned their General Equivalency Diploma, which is like a high school diploma.

Starting a Modeling Career

Indya Moore began modeling at age 15. They worked for big fashion brands like Dior and Gucci. Even though the fashion world first saw them as a risky choice, Indya found success.

However, Indya started to feel unhappy with the modeling industry. They felt it focused too much on how people looked. Indya then met a dancer named Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza. He encouraged them to try acting.

First Acting Roles

Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza helped Indya audition for an independent film called Saturday Church. Indya got the role of Dijon. The movie was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival and was praised by critics. It was released to the public in January 2018.

In 2017, Indya also walked in New York Fashion Week. They were featured in Vogue España magazine. That same year, Indya appeared in Katy Perry's music video for "Swish Swish". They also performed live with Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live.

Starring in Pose

In late 2017, Indya Moore was cast in the TV series Pose. This show, created by Ryan Murphy for the FX channel, is about New York City ball culture in the late 1980s.

Indya plays Angel Evangelista, a young transgender woman. Angel joins the House of Evangelista with her friend Blanca. The show explores their lives and dreams in the vibrant ball scene.

Impact of Pose

Pose first aired on June 3, 2018. The first season made history by having the largest cast of transgender actors ever for a TV show. More than 50 transgender characters were part of the series.

The show was very popular and was renewed for a second season. The second season premiered on June 11, 2019. Pose helped many people learn more about transgender lives and ball culture.

Career Highlights: 2018 to Present

In 2018, Indya Moore signed contracts with major agencies, IMG Models and William Morris Endeavor (WME). Indya was the first transgender actor to sign with WME. They also started their own production company, Beetlefruit Media. This company aims to share stories about groups of people who are often overlooked.

Indya has also appeared in several music videos. These include J.View's "Don't Pull Away" in 2017 and Blood Orange's "Saint" in 2018.

Magazine Covers and Voice Acting

In May 2019, Indya Moore made history again. They became the first transgender person to be featured on the cover of the U.S. version of Elle magazine.

In December 2019, Indya began voice acting. They voiced the character Shep in the animated series Steven Universe Future. Shep is also a non-binary character. More recently, Indya voices Brooklyn in the animated show Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

Recent Film and TV Projects

Indya Moore has continued to work in films. In 2020, they were cast in the thriller film Escape Room: Tournament of Champions. This movie was released on July 16, 2021.

In 2017, Indya worked on a short film called Spot. In 2018, they were part of the horror TV series Magic Hour. This series was a new take on Mary Shelley's famous story Frankenstein. Indya also helped produce Magic Hour.

In 2024, Indya Moore joined the cast of the second season of The Sandman. They play Wanda, a professional driver. This season is expected to be released in 2025.

Personal Life

Indya Moore is transgender and non-binary. They use "they/them" and "she/her" pronouns. Indya has shared their experiences with bullying and the challenges they faced growing up. These experiences led them to leave home at 14 and leave school early.

Indya has spoken about how important it is for everyone to be able to express themselves. They believe that people should not be judged based on how they look or how they identify.

Filmography

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See also

In Spanish: Indya Moore para niños