Nonbinary Actor Damian Terriquez on Industry Representation
dopesontheroad.comEveryQueer got the chance to speak with actor Damian Terriquez (he/they), a nonbinary, Latinx actor who is helping to pave the way and be a part of much needed representation.
Their next project is the Netflix show, Glamorous, which follows a gender non-conforming, queer man in his new job working for an incredibly important person in the makeup industry.
Performance Beginnings Terriquez began their love of performing after being in a high school theater production. They met the dance team through there, ranked in competitions, and auditioned for roles throughout college.
After college they got a position as a Production Assistant on Sex Lives of College Girls. Terriquez says, “that was the show where I really learned how this runs and…saw how each department works.” They’ve been interested in the industry for a long time. “I love film and television,” says Terriquez. “I think it’s so cool.
