I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Cecilio Asuncion, a talented TV filmmaker, producer, and the founder of Slay Models, the world’s first transgender modeling agency.
During our conversation, Cecilio got to share with me on how his passion for film began, and we delved into the deep emotions and realities behind wanting to highlight transgender individuals and why he is dedicated to showcasing their stories through his work. He discussed how his film What's The T? laid the groundwork for many other projects he went on to produce, including the hit reality show Strut on Oxygen.
Overall, in this awe-inspiring episode, Cecilio expresses his desire to share his story with everyone in the hope of inspiring others to reach for the stars and remind them that taking risks can lead to great rewards.
Tune in to hear more from Cecilio Asuncion.
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Watch Oxygen’s Reality Show, Strut
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On Amazon Prime, What's the T? is a documentary that explores the challenges, successes, and lives of five transgender women.
Executive produced by Whoopi Goldberg is "A series that follows transgender models Laith De La Cruz, Dominique Jackson, Isis King, Ren Spriggs and Arisce Wanzer as they chase their passions of becoming household names in the fashion world while challenging stereotypes of gender and beauty.”
