Leo Sheng | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1996 (age 27–28) |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, activist |
Leo Sheng (born 1996)[1] is a Chinese American actor and activist known for playing Micah Lee on The L Word: Generation Q.
Early life and education
Sheng was born in Hunan, China and was adopted and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan by an American lesbian couple.[2] He first came out as trans at age 12.[3]
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from the University of Michigan in 2017.[2] Sheng was accepted to the school's social work graduate program and planned to enroll, but left because he was cast in his first professional acting role in Adam.[2]
Career
Sheng first gained attention when he was 17 and used YouTube and Instagram to document his transition.[4] In 2018, he acted in his first lead role in Rhys Ernst's Adam. He also appeared in the documentary Disclosure.[1] He is a lead character on Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q as Micah Lee, who is also a trans man. When he was 11, Sheng watched a clip of a transmasculine character, Max, on the original L Word series and came out as trans shortly after.[3]
Personal life
Sheng resides in Los Angeles and identifies as a queer trans man.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Adam | Ethan | |
| 2020 | Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen | — | Also creative consultant |
| 2021 | The Matrix Resurrections | N/A | Assistant |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–23 | The L Word: Generation Q | Micah Lee | 19 episodes |
References
- 1 2 3 Delaney, Lou (2020-06-19). "Leo Sheng, a Trans Activist Who Stars in 'The L Word'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- 1 2 3 McFarlin, Jim (2019-11-05). "Actor Leo Sheng Makes His Small-Screen Debut in "The L Word" Reboot". Hour Detroit Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- 1 2 Kim, Michelle (2019-12-06). "Leo Sheng on How "The L Word" Reboot Is Going to Get Trans Representation Right". them. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ↑ Nichols, James (2014-10-15). "LOOK: This Trans Man Opens Up To The World About His Transition By Using Instagram". HuffPost. Retrieved 2021-07-22.