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Jun 1, 2021 · In 1994, Wilson Cruz became the first openly gay actor to play an openly gay teen on primetime TV, as Rickie Vasquez on “My So-Called Life.”. Nearly three decades later, Cruz says it’s the ...
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Wilson Cruz (born Wilson Echevarría; December 27, 1973) is an American actor known for playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, [1] Dr. Hugh Culber on Star Trek: Discovery, [2] and the recurring character Junito on Noah's Arc. As a gay man of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry, he has served as an advocate for gay youth, especially gay minorities.
Dec 10, 2023 · 'My So-Called Life' star Wilson Cruz writes exclusively for PEOPLE about the Showtime series 'Fellow Travelers' and how it calls upon the LGBTQ+ community to 'share who we are, who we love and...
Dec 30, 2018 · Know about Star Trek Star Wilson Cruz's bio-related details including his movies. TV shows, family life, height, age, and net worth. Also, get along with details including the openly gay's dating life with boyfriend at age 18.
Nov 18, 2020 · Wilson Cruz is one of four cover stories for 2020's Out100 issue, ... A release date for lesbian dating show 'I Kissed a Girl' has finally been announced April 22 2024 5:29 PM.
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Mar 3, 2020 · Chris Azzopardi. Published: March 3, 2020 | Last Updated: August 14, 2023. The first openly gay actor to play an openly gay series regular in a leading role on TV, Wilson Cruz has witnessed firsthand the changing tides of TV representation. Cruz paved the way for shows such as "Will & Grace" and "Ellen" with his portrayal of Rickie Vasquez, the ...
Jun 16, 2021 · Star Trek: Discovery also fulfills Cruz's career-long search for roles that put actors of color front and center. Even though Ricky was frequently a focal point of My So-Called Life — most ...
