Category: People
One of Aotearoa’s original Drag Kings, Jac Lynch talks to Lilly Loudmouth about her ongoing work with our LGBTQ+ communities. Lilly says, “Jac Lynch is the founder of the monthly Polari social event, a member of Wellington’s campest choir – The Glamaphones, photographer behind the Butch on Butch exhibition, Rainbow Community Honours organiser and a member of Aotearoa’s first Drag King troupe! Jac’s been […]
Little Miss Cinnamon chats with Alice Anderson about her involvement in supporting queer youth and what makes her one of my favourite Aunties. Cinnamon says: “Alice Anderson is the fabulous Executive Director of local Christchurch Queer Youth group Qtopia. Her personality and warm heart are as big as her rainbow skirts. Alice has a natural talent for […]
Dan ‘The Mini Man’ continues to gain, and we’re not just talking about his quads! Fresh from his promotion to Assistant Sales Manager, Dan Smith from Auckland MINI Garage is setting his sights on another BMW/MINI Dixi Club Platinum Award after taking out the title in both 2017 and 2018. Dan, who has been at Auckland MINI garage […]
SkyCity’s recent Rainbow Excellence win highlighted an industry-leading framework for inclusion of trans employees. The new framework was designed and implemented by SkyCity’s Employee Support Advisor Venasio Leilua and Team Leader for Employee Support, Christine Hacksaw. It aims to create a supportive environment for trans people, particularly for those who are transitioning. The national entertainment […]
When Dancing with the Stars’ best professional dancer was paired with NZ’s hottest comedian you knew there was going to be fireworks. Laura Daniel and Shae Mountain’s chemistry and determination saw them make it all the way to the DWTS final, inspiring thousands of fans along the way. express caught up with the two to […]
Meet express magazine’s incredible hottie of the month, Janet Mock. Named after Janet Jackson, Janet Mock is a groundbreaking American writer, director, producer and transgender rights activist. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she began her transition from male to female as a freshman in high school, while funding her medical transition by earning money as a sex worker […]
Rugby Australia has featured an openly gay rugby player from the Melbourne Chargers in their new #partofMore campaign which aims to highlight everyday people from the Rugby community and what they have achieved as a result of playing the sport. Andrew’s feature which includes an emotional and inspiring video about his reservation about playing the […]
Tane Williams-Accra talks to express about playing a gay con man, lying to his personal trainer and travelling solo. Best known for playing Ali Karim on Shortland Street, Tane Williams-Accra is ditching the screen for the stage to play ‘Paul’, a gay street hustler and con artist in ATC’s Six Degrees of Separation. The role […]