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Octavia St. Laurent Mizrahi (March 16, 1964 – May 17, 2009) [3] was an American model and AIDS educator who was active in New York City's Black and Latino ballroom community and Harlem's luxurious balls.
Mar 30, 2021 · Laurent admits it’s “wicked beauty” that she wants in life. Of the cast, Octavia St. Laurent was undeniably a breakout star, alongside another legendary performer, Pepper LaBeija, and ...
Apr 22, 2023 · As one of the most influential figures in New York City’s Black and Latino ballroom community, Octavia Saint Laurent’s impact is undoubtedly significant. The performer used to identify as a trans woman in their youth before completely letting go of the idea of conforming to one specific gender.
Nov 20, 2014 · In honour of Transgender Day of Remembrance, read the last ever interview with Paris is Burning legend Octavia St Laurent
Octavia St. Laurent Mizrahi (March 16, 1964 – May 17, 2009) was an American model and AIDS educator who was active in New York City 's Black and Latino ballroom community and Harlem 's luxurious balls. She came to public attention after being featured in the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning.
Octavia St. Laurent was a notable figure in the Harlem ballroom community. She was a trans woman of color who often competed in the category of "Face," and she used her prominence in the community to become an AIDS educator.
Octavia St. Laurent was born on 16 March 1964 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Saint of Fort Washington (1993), Paris Is Burning (1990) and Mirror, Mirror (1996). She died on 17 May 2009 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
