Mexican productions are always well-received on Netflix, and the one currently gaining popularity is “The Secret of the River,” an eight-episode series that follows the lives of Manuel and Erik, two friends who are forced to deal with a traumatic experience . that they lived as children, because that threatens to take away their freedom. Here are the actors and actresses who appear in the series and some are from the LGBTQ+ community.
Who are the main actors in ‘The Secret of the River’?
Frida Sofia Cruz as Manuel
Maybe you didn’t know it, but at 13 Frida was cast to play Manuel, a boy rejected by a large part of the town where he lives because of the way he walks and talks. One of his most notable jobs was appearing in the movie ‘The Last Wagon’ which was also produced by Netflix.
Mauro Guzmán as Eric
Eric is the other child protagonist, who although at first is forced by his family to play with Manuel, later considers him his true friend. Mauro, who plays the character, rose to fame with his participation in the reality show ‘La Voz Kids’ in 2021 and this is one of his first jobs as an actor.
Trinidad González as Sicarú
As the years go by, Manuel decides to transform into his true self and so in his adulthood we see him as Sicarú, a transgender girl. Trinidad González was the one who gave her life on screen and you will be surprised to know that she is a very famous trans woman, since she has worked as a model for very famous international brands and “The Secret of the River” is her. acting debut.
Diego Calva as Erik Adult
This Mexican actor is world-famous for his role in the Hollywood film Babylon and joined the series as the adult version of Erik, who will reunite with his old friend Manuel after many years of separation.
Transgender Actors Also Star in ‘The Secret of the River’
The premise of the series emphasizes that, in the town where the protagonists live, there is a strong presence of the muxe community, which consists of men who were biologically born male but adopt the clothes and roles of women just for pleasure.
Thus, “The Secret of the River” has a large number of transgender actors, among which Nova Coronel stands out as Ámbar, the Mexican Drag Queen, Lady Kero with the role of Marina or the artist La Bruja De Texcoco as Solange, only to mention a few.
These entries represent significant progress in the inclusion and visibility of the trans community in the Latin American audiovisual industry. In addition, it has a positive cultural impact by raising public awareness of transgender experiences and contributing to a fairer and more complete representation of this community.
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Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
