New Thing
I'm writing a post about a unique person as often as I feel motivated. I'm using ChatGPT as my research assistant. Up first Elliot Page because I'm re watching "The Umbrella Academy".
Elliot Page is a prominent Canadian actor and producer known for his versatile roles in both film and television. He was born on February 21, 1987, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Page initially gained fame with his role in the 2007 film "Juno," for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Other notable films include "Hard Candy" (2005), "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006), and "Inception" (2010) (Wikipedia) (Encyclopedia Britannica).
Umbrella Academy
Elliot Page stars in the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy," based on the comic book series of the same name. In this show, he plays Vanya Hargreeves (later Viktor Hargreeves), a character with powerful abilities to convert sound into force. The series has been praised for its unique take on the superhero genre and has contributed significantly to Page's popularity (Wikipedia) (The Canadian Encyclopedia).
Transgender Identity
In December 2020, Elliot Page came out as transgender. He announced this on his social media platforms, revealing his new name and pronouns (he/they). This announcement was met with widespread support from fans and the LGBTQ+ community. Following his coming out, the character Vanya Hargreeves in "The Umbrella Academy" was rewritten as Viktor Hargreeves, aligning with Page's gender identity (Encyclopedia Britannica) (The Canadian Encyclopedia).
Page is also an active advocate for transgender rights and has used his platform to promote awareness and understanding of transgender issues. His journey and openness about his identity have been inspiring for many and have contributed to greater visibility and representation for the transgender community (The Canadian Encyclopedia) (Wikipedia).
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