Angel Qinan | Transgender Woman

A Filipino-American transgender actress, Angel Qinan, has been part of a couple of movies, including Act Like a Woman, Starlet Diner, and You’ll Be OK. Like many other transgender women, Qinan started her transition late, at 30 years old. After making the transition, she started modeling, acting, and hosting. She admitted doing this partially for her advocacy for transgender visibility and inclusivity.

The actress, who is also a nurse, has been pushing for more transgender roles in Hollywood. A high-achiever, Qinan was also recognized as the first openly transgender woman model to walk the prestigious Sacramento Fashion Week. She has also been featured on GMA News, The FilAm Magazine, PBS News Hour, and Elle Magazine. Despite all her achievements, she went back to her profession, as a nurse, in 2020 when the world needed more healthcare workers in hospitals. Qinan, to a great degree, has been an inspiration among both Filipino and American transgender people.