Lola Rodríguez Díaz (born 26 November 1998) is a Spanish actress, model, and

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activist.

Biography

At age eleven, Lola Rodríguez Díaz

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as transgender, and was recognized as such at school. With the support of her parents, she began her transitioning process at thirteen. She was a psychology student in Portugal when she began acting. In 2015 she was the first transgender minor candidate for Queen of the

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with the fantasy ''La vida es bella'', sponsored by the Island Council. She followed in the footsteps of Isabel Torres, who had been the first

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candidate in 2005. Rodríguez was chosen fourth maid of honor. The same year, she participated in the Las Palmas LGBT pride demonstration, where she gave a speech. In 2018, as part of the scheduled events of the Madrid LGBT pride parade, she wore a garment called the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress, made from the flags of countries where being a member of the LGBT community is illegal. In 2016 the dress was worn by

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. Her first job in a television series was a starring role in

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's '' Veneno'', created by

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and Javier Calvo based on the life of Cristina La Veneno, where she played a young

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Filmography

Film

TV series

TV programs

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