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Hailie Sahar

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Hailie Sahar at 2019Capital Pridein Washington, D.C.

Hailie Sahar(born July 12, 1988)[1]is an American actress. She is known for her performance as Lulu Abundance, and later as a co-founder of the House of Ferocity, in the TV seriesPose.[2]

Early life

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Sahar's father was apreacherin aBaptistchurch. She grew up in a religious household inLos Angeleswith five brothers. As a child, Sahar was a dancer for L.A.'sW NBAteam, theSparks.Sahar participated in Los AngelesBall scene,and at 18, she became one of the youngest leaders of a house in the ball community by becoming the "mother" of the House of Rodeo, roughly a year after initially joining the house. Later, Sahar moved to the House of Allure.[3]She describes herself as a woman of trans experience.[2]

Career

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Sahar landed her first on-screen role in 2011'sLeave It on the Floor.She was also cast as a minor character in USA'sMr. Robotand Amazon'sTransparent.Sahar also starred in the Off-Broadway production ofCharm.[4][5]Sahar portrays Lulu as part of the main cast ofPose,an FX TV series that began in 2018.[6]In 2019 Sahar began playing the recurring character Jazmin on theFreeformTV showGood Trouble.[7]Sahar released her first single "Star Traveler" on 1st June 2023.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Leave It on the Floor Cashier

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Transparent Adriana Episode: "Elizah"
2017 Mr. Robot Lady of the Night 2 episodes
2018–21 Pose Lulu Main role; 22 episodes
2019–present Good Trouble Jazmin Recurring Role; 10 episodes
2019 Eastsiders Marta 4 episodes
2020 Equal Sylvia Rivera Episode: "Stonewall: From Rebellion to Liberation"

References

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  1. ^Pham, Jason (2018-06-22)."'Pose' Star Hailie Sahar on Her #MeToo Story and Fighting Trans Stereotypes ".StyleCaster.Retrieved2018-08-03.
  2. ^ab"'Pose' star: Transgender characters need actors who 'understand' the experience ".TODAY.Retrieved2018-08-03.
  3. ^"PoseStar Hailie Sahar On Being "Daddy Ryan" Murphy's Prodigy ".Nylon.June 4, 2018.RetrievedAugust 3,2018.
  4. ^Garner, Glenn (June 3, 2018)."Hailie Sahar's journey from ballroom baby to Ryan Murphy muse inPose".RetrievedAugust 3,2018.
  5. ^Green, Jesse (October 5, 2017)."Review: InCharm,Challenges Emily Post Never Dreamed Of ".The New York Times.RetrievedFebruary 19,2019.
  6. ^Fasanella, Allie (June 10, 2018)."PoseIs Making Television History With These 5 Transgender Actors ".Teen Vogue.RetrievedFebruary 19,2019.
  7. ^Gilchrist, Tracy E. (January 18, 2019)."Hailie Sahar's Trans Character onGood TroubleChallenges the LGB ".The Advocate.RetrievedFebruary 19,2019.
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