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Feb 22, 2017 · “I walked out on the balcony, looked out at the ocean and was at peace that I might not wake up,” Aquino, 39, says of her 2005 surgery in Thailand. Born and raised in the Philippines, Aquino...
Mar 1, 2017 · In the series, Aquino plays Chung across several decades, pre- and post-confirmation surgery. Today, Chung is still active as an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and at the Transgender Law Center.
Jan 12, 2017 · Aquino is in the early stages of her acting career, as before having gender confirmation surgery at the age of 26 she did not feel there was a place for her in that world, despite it being...
Jan 15, 2017 · Aquino, who stars as the trans activist Cecilia Chung in the ABC mini series, is still in the beginning of her acting career. The 26-year-old, who did not want to appear onscreen prior to her transition surgery, always knew she wanted to act and now she finally feels like there is a place for her in the world.
Mar 2, 2017 · The 'When We Rise' actress talks about living out her dreams, her hopes for the trans community, and her orange bicycle named Harley. By Jasmine Ting • 03/02/17 3:31pm.
Feb 24, 2017 · By Bryn Sandberg. February 24, 2017 10:00am. Ivory Aquino came out publicly as transgender during an emotional January press conference for ABC’s upcoming LGBTQ miniseries When We Rise.
May 1, 2017 · Ivory Aquino made her network TV debut in ABC's 2017 miniseries "When We Rise," which was her first time playing a character that is also transgender.
