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- The original series follows a diverse cast of characters in a women's prison in upstate New York. One of the breakout stars is Laverne Cox. Her character, Sophia, is a transgender woman who stands up for herself among prison officials and other inmates.
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When asked why she believes Orange is the New Black has connected so strongly with Netflix subscribers, Cox says it's the show's diversity and female focus. "I really think it's...
Aug 5, 2019 · The television landscape looked very different when Orange Is the New Black premiered in 2013, at least as far as transgender representation is concerned. Laverne Cox, who plays Sophia Burset on...
- Harron Walker
Jul 26, 2015 · The breakout star of Netflix’s cult hit Orange is the New Black, Cox plays Sophia, a transgender woman in prison for committing credit-card fraud to fund her gender-reassignment surgery. "It’s ...
- Rhiannon Cosslett
Aug 20, 2014 · With one of the most talented and diverse casts in television, it’s no surprise Orange Is the New Black scored twelve Emmy nominations this year. Five of those went to the show’s actresses ...
Aug 7, 2013 · The Netflix series Orange Is the New Black follows a diverse cast of characters in a women's prison in upstate New York. One of the breakout stars is Laverne Cox, whose character is a...
Sep 9, 2013 · In her groundbreaking role on Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black, Laverne Cox portrays Sophia Burset, a nuanced and empathetic transgender character in prison for credit card fraud. For those...
May 29, 2014 · The first season of Netflix’s acclaimed prison dramedy Orange Is the New Black was marked by its breakout ensemble cast, but few of its overnight stars have done as much with their...
