Biography
In the school years, Laverna Koks was an outcast among peers. It did not prevent her from achieving success, to become a popular actress and an example for many people.Childhood and youth
Laverna Cox appeared on May 29, 1972 in the city of Mobile, USA. When birth, Koks was a boy by name Roderick. But after studying at school, he understood that he was attracted to classmates of his sex. Because of this, in the adolescence, Roderick tried to commit suicide.
Later he began to paint and dress as a girl, which caused the discontent of teachers and school students. But even then Coke decided that he did not want to be a man, and began to prepare for the plastic surgery on the gender change.
Laverna has a twin brother Reginald. He is known as a musician and an Avant-garde artist M. Lamar. If you compare their photos, you can present the appearance of Laverna before and after changing the floor.
Since childhood, the future star showed interest in creativity. He graduated from school of fine arts in Alabama, he studied dancing at Indian University of Bloomington, and then acting skills in Marimount College in Manhattan.
Films
The actor career began with small roles. The filmography marks participation in such projects as "law and order", "deadly bored" and several short films.The star hour has arrived in 2013, when Laverna approved the role of Transgender Sofia Bastet in the series "Orange - Hit of the season." Due to the emotional intimacy with the character, she managed to make it a truly alive, causing sympathy and empathy. Subsequently, he became the first actress-transgender, which was nominated for the AMMI premium.
Coke is fighting for the rights of the LGBT community. It believes that people should perceive each other as they are, without stereotypes. In an interview for Time magazine, the actress said that every person had the right to look like it is comfortable, and this is normal. She indicated on the need for protection for those who differ from others.
Star is not afraid to talk about gender change. She created a documentary dedicated to transgendars, and also became the first transsexual actress, which was starred nude. He participated in the special release of Entertainment Weekly dedicated to sexual minorities, and has repeatedly appeared on the thematic covers of magazines.
In 2017, Laverna starred in the image of Cameron Wit, the heroine of the series "Doubt". The role was written specifically for the transgender actress. In the center of the plot, lawyer Sadeidi Ellis (Catherine Hayeigl), who falls in love with the client accused of murder.
The biography of celebrity was not limited to acting. She tried herself as a singer and recorded the composition "Beat for the gods".
Personal life
In 2017, the actress began to meet with the director of the Mateo Sound recording studio Kyle Drope. The couple often pleased the fans with joint pictures in "Instagram" and appearances in public events. Laverna has repeatedly said that she was able to gain happiness in his personal life.
Two years after the onset of relations, the lovers decided to part. The coke announced this on the official page, attaching a touching video.
Laverna Cox now
In 2019, the star starred for the release of Vogue, whose editor was made by Megan, Duchess Sussekskaya. She became the first open transgender woman who appeared on the cover.Also Laverna took part in the shooting of the video Taylor Swift on the song "You Need to Calm Down", which was released in June of the same year.
Coke continued to engage in vocals and released the Welcome Home composition. Now the star continues to social activities in support of sexual minorities.
Filmography
- 2008 - "Law and Order. Special case "
- 2008 - "Law and Order"
- 2009 - "deadly bored"
- 2013-2019 - "Orange - Hit of the Season"
- 2014 - "Falsification"
- 2014 - "Guide to the divorce"
- 2015 - "Project Minddy"
- 2017 - "Doubt"