Trans Representation Through Disney’s 'Mulan'
Mulan had to struggle to feel like herself and see herself properly. Some of us have to strive to have our reflection mimic what’s inside. We have to crawl. We have to fight.

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer and Teacher. Known for smaller roles in big Oscar winning movies like TITANIC, SEABISCUIT and LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, as well as critically-acclaimed leading roles in smaller Indie films like RETURN, HAPPINESS RUNS, and NICKY'S BIRTHDAY CAMERA. Has played important recurring roles in series like CRASH, JAG, SLIDERS, GHOST WHISPERER, and BEVERLY HILLS 90210. Accomplished career in the theater as an actor, director and producer. Award-winning Producing Artistic Director of Shakespeare Orange County. Founding Director of The Acting Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts.
Mulan had to struggle to feel like herself and see herself properly. Some of us have to strive to have our reflection mimic what’s inside. We have to crawl. We have to fight.
The character of Mulan is one of Disney’s best heroines. She’s brave, kicks butt, and has a kill count. What other Disney character has killed hundreds of Huns by crushing them with an avalanche? No one.