Gio Bravo is a Regional Mexican artist who is completely transforming the music industry. Born a female with the birth name Ana Bravo, he recently decided to take on the brave stance to transition into his true masculine self. His story has garnered tremendous attention and as a result he has been given the nick name “El Transformer”. Here are 10 ways that this artist is breaking down barriers and trailblazing the way for other transgender artists.
1 – He is willing to be open and honest about his story. That is a barrier that many people, especially musicians, are not willing to do.
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2 – He is being outspoken about his life which is viably important to a community who feels underrepresented. There are many young members of the transgender community who are looking a role model in the spotlight.
3 – Directly combating a musical genre that is rife with machismo. Here is a man who is willing to admit and embrace his femininity, while standing in his truth.
4 – He is breaking down walls of all kinds. The first always have the hardest and loneliest path. But once a barrier is broken. It becomes easier for the next to follow.
5 – This is a major first in the Latino community where a transgender man has come forward in such a public manner. A man who aspires to sing in an industry that has not always been embracing to difference.
6 – A musical artist who has a cause with their art. Gio is a living embodiment of the struggle of transgender men and women to be seen as human.
7 – For those who live in the shadows of society, seeing representations tells them that they can be part of the story. That their lives matters.
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8 – Representation can transform minds especially those who are the youngest.
9 -If he can do it then I can too.
10 – Because in the end his story is everyone’s story. A story of someone who has a dream and works to fulfill it.
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