Prior to Rodriguez, only two transgender performers received Emmy attention: 'Orange Is the New Black' star Laverne Cox and Rain Valdez of 'Razor Tongue.'
Rodriguez is nominated in the lead drama actress category for her fierce and formidable portrayal of house mother and nurse Blanca Rodriguez on FX's ballroom culture period dramaThis nomination marks a significant step for LGBTQIA-plus representation -- and specifically trans representation -- at the Emmys.
Prior to Rodriguez, only two openly trans performers received Emmy attention:was the first, picking up her first nomination in the guest drama actress category for her work as former inmate Sophia on Netflix's"Orange is the New Black" in 2014 ; meanwhile, Rain Valdez of"Razor Tongue" scored a short form comedy or drama actress nom just last year.
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