Miss Benny, a talented actor and singer from Texas, knew she had stumbled upon a remarkable opportunity when she auditioned for Netflix’s “Glamorous.” As a transgender woman, she initially worried that she wouldn’t be able to portray the character of Marco Mejia, who was originally written as a gender-nonconforming gay man. However, after discussing her concerns with creator Jordon Nardino, she was pleasantly surprised when he agreed to reimagine Marco as a young trans person on a journey of self-acceptance.
In an essay for Time magazine, Miss Benny described how she found the role of Marco empowering and healing. She believes that the character’s representation of a trans person at the center of adoration and value is unique and important. “Glamorous” itself is a remarkably inclusive show, featuring queer and gender-nonconforming characters in positions of authority, far outnumbering their heterosexual counterparts.
The show, which premiered on June 22, follows Marco, an aspiring makeup artist and social media influencer, as he navigates working for Madolyn Addison, the founder of a global beauty empire. With elements reminiscent of “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Ugly Betty,” as well as clever references to Kim Cattrall’s iconic role as Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City,” “Glamorous” is a binge-worthy comedy.
One of the unique aspects of the show is its focus on LGBTQ+ characters who do not face any anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments from the outside world. However, they do encounter adversity and internalized homophobia within the queer community itself. Marco’s interactions with Chad, Madolyn’s son and professional rival, provide a fascinating dynamic throughout the series.
Miss Benny was thrilled to work with Kim Cattrall, as she had idolized Cattrall’s portrayal of Samantha Jones. She believes that fans of Samantha will be satisfied with Cattrall’s portrayal of Madolyn, as there are some incredible one-liners that she has been excited for viewers to see.
Like her character, Miss Benny rose to fame on YouTube before pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. Prior to “Glamorous,” she had supporting roles on shows like “Fuller House” and “Love, Victor.” As a musician, she has released several pop singles and recently dropped an EP titled “Swelter.” Both “Swelter” and “Glamorous” celebrate queerness as a superpower, rejecting any notions of embarrassment or shame.
Miss Benny acknowledges that this is a challenging time politically and socially for queer and trans individuals. However, she sees her queerness as a superpower and is optimistic about the future. She hopes to continue creating meaningful projects that explore and celebrate queerness.
While the renewal of “Glamorous” for a second season is uncertain, Miss Benny’s future projects will undoubtedly carry the same intention of embracing queerness as a superpower. This moment in her life is just the beginning of all the amazing things she wants to accomplish.
Check out the trailer for “Glamorous” below:
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