She went from rejection to success with ‘The Secret of the River’: this was the life of Trinidad, a transgender actress

Trinidad González is a 24-year-old Mexican actress and model, mesmerizing audiences with her portrayal of Sicarú in the Netflix series ‘The Secret of the River’.

Her role as a trans woman who belongs to the muxe community in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca has been praised by critics and audiences alike.

The career of Trinidad González, Sicarú in “The Secret of the River”: has triumphed abroad

Before becoming an actress, Trinidad González stood out in the fashion world. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be a model, because she spent time looking at the fashion magazines of her aunt, who owned a dental office.

Thanks to her beauty and talent on the runway, Trinidad was signed by Supa Model Management and moved to London to start her modeling career. She has posed for well-known brands such as Moschino, Vivianne Westwood and Valentino, in addition to appearing in international advertising campaigns.

However, it was her passion for acting that led her to accept the challenging role of Sicarú (Manuel de Grande) in ‘The Secret of the River’. The transition from model to actress was difficult for Trinidad González, since she considers them to be completely different industries:

What is muxi, the role played by Trinidad Gonzalez with the character of Sicaro in “The Secret of the River”

The character of Sicarú is a muxe, a third gender recognized in the Zapotec culture of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. Muxes are people who are assigned male at birth, but who identify with a female gender expression.

Trinidad González, playing Sicarú, has not only given visibility to the trans community, but also to muxe culture and its rich diversity.

For Trinidad it is important that this kind of responsible representation is given to transgender people and that it states: