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Emmerdale's first trans star Ash Palmisciano: 'I was told I would never get on TV'

When Ash Palmisciano was first offered the role of Matty Barton, he knew he would be making history. But as the first transgender actor to take on a trans character on Emmerdale, there was a lot for him to weigh up - luckily seven years on, Ash has no regrets. “I didn’t know at first whether I wanted to put myself out there to tell this story,” admits Ash.
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Ash Palmisciano’s character Matty Barton is going through one of the toughest times in his life after being held in remand after accidentally stabbing Samson Dingle in Emmerdale. With Samson, and his evil mate Josh, spinning lies about Matty - he’s found himself under arrest and in terrible danger.The storyline is so gritty that Ash has found himself watching it at home with his girlfriend, Shea Rowan, who he names as his biggest support. “I hate watching myself on TV, I can’t stand it,” admits Ash during an exclusive interview with OK!.
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