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Bianca Leigh
A trailblazing trans actress navigates the highs and lows of Hollywood and Broadway, using her voice to challenge stereotypes and redefine representation in the entertainment industry.
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In short · Acting since 1999, 4 decades active, 6 credits.
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Bianca Leigh is an American actress known for her roles in film, theater, and television. She gained recognition for her performance as Mary Ellen in the 2005 film *Transamerica*. Other film credits include playing Karma Johnstone in *Hurricane Bianca* (2016) and its sequel *Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate*. She has also appeared in the Laverne Cox documentary *Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen*. On stage, Leigh has performed in productions such as Taylor Mac's *The Lily's Revenge* and Richard Bean's *The Nap*, for which she served as a Broadway stand-in in 2018. She played Louise in *Oh, Mary!* by Cole Escola, first in the off-Broadway run and later on Broadway from July 2024 to August 2025. She is scheduled to reprise the role in a future Broadway revival.
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- DisclosureSelf - Actress / Writer · 2020
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