Nava Mau (born May 14, 1992) is an American actress and filmmaker,[2] known for appearing in the Netflix British dark drama series Baby Reindeer (2024),[3] and the HBO Max comedy Generation (2021). Her performance in the former earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.[4]
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| Born | May 14, 1992[1] Mexico City, Mexico |
| Education | Pomona College (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Website | navamau |
Early life and education
Nava Mau was born in Mexico City, the child of a counsellor and an accountant father.[1] She was raised in Mexico City[5] and San Antonio, Texas, and later moved to Oakland, California as a young adult.[6][7] Mau earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics and cognitive science from Pomona College.[8]
Career
Mau's initial career involved work as a legal assistant with immigrant survivors of violence. She then worked as a peer counselor, in addition to conducting advocacy work for LGBTQ survivors of violence.[3]
In 2019, she was the lead actress, director and producer of Waking Hour.[9] In the film, Mau starred as Sofia, a young transgender woman who meets a potential romantic connection Isaac, a cisgender man, at a party. Mau's character must balance her desire to be intimate with someone and her own sense of personal safety.[10]
In 2020, she was selected as a production fellow for the Netflix documentary Disclosure,[11] and worked as a producer on the short film Work, which premiered at Sundance.[12] Mau also produced the short films Sam's Town and Lovebites.[13]
In 2021, she starred in the HBO Max series Generation as part of the show's main cast. She played the part of Ana, the aunt of one of the series' main teenage characters.[14]
In 2024, she starred in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer as Teri,[15] the girlfriend of protagonist Donny Dunn.[16][17][18] The series, which started as a stage play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe,[19] had seven episodes and received critical acclaim.[20][12] Mau received an Emmy nomination for supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, making her the first openly trans woman to be nominated for that category of the Primetime Emmys.[21]
On her role as Teri in Baby Reindeer, Mau commented, "It seemed really important to show people that trans women exist in real life and in relationships with real people."[22]
Personal life
Mau is a transgender woman and has played a transgender character in most productions she has worked on.[23]
Awards
Mau has been awarded the NewFest Audience Award[citation needed] and the YoSoy Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation[24] for her work in film.
References
- ^ a b "Who is Nava Mau? All You Need To Know About Her!". Bol News. April 28, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Inside Nava Mau's vibey life when she's not playing the best character in Baby Reindeer". thetab.com.
- ^ a b "Nava Mau | From 'Generation' to cultural work to directing and producing". flaunt.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Shivani (July 17, 2024). "Emmy Nominees 2024: The Complete List". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Nava Mau's historic Emmy nomination makes her feel like she has a place in Hollywood". cbc.ca.
- ^ "Nava Mau on Bridging Cultural Work with Entertainment and Increasing Trans Representation". latina.com.
- ^ Moreno, Jay. "San Antonio-raised actress Nava Mau's TV show Genera ion has ended, but its impact remains". San Antonio Current. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Cardenas, Cat (July 13, 2021). "Nava Mau Shines (and Subverts Transgender Stereotypes) on HBO's 'Genera ion'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Who is Nava Mau? Baby Reindeer star explained". Dexerto. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ McDonough, Jennifer (April 14, 2024). "Who Is Nava Mau? 5 Things to Know About Baby Reindeer Actress". TheDirect. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Buchanan, Blu (June 4, 2021). "Film Review: Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen". Teaching Sociology. 49 (3): 299–301. doi:10.1177/0092055x211022474. ISSN 0092-055X.
- ^ a b ""This still feels groundbreaking": Nava Mau on Netflix's new show Baby Reindeer". DIVA. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Nava Mau | From 'Generation' to cultural work to directing and producing". flaunt.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Inside Nava Mau's vibey life when she's not playing the best character in Baby Reindeer". The Tab. April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (March 2, 2023). "Baby Reindeer: Nava Mau Cast In Netflix Drama From Richard Gadd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (April 24, 2024). "Nava Mau On Viewer Reactions to Baby Reindeer: "The Response Has Been Overwhelming, Like Whoa"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Who is Nava Mau? Meet the Baby Reindeer star playing Teri". Radio Times. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau shares insight into Richard Gadd's real-life relationship with Teri". Microsoft Start. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Steve. "Nava Mau joins Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer : News 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". chortle.co.uk. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Actor in Baby Reindeer".
- ^ Kanter, Jake (July 17, 2024). "'Baby Reindeer' Star Nava Mau On Making Emmy History With Supporting Actress Nomination: "When Trans People Are Given The Opportunity, We Will Grow Beyond Any Expectation"". Deadline. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ LeGardye, Quinci (April 25, 2024). "Actress and Trans Advocate Nava Mau "Felt a Great Sense of Responsibility" Playing Teri on 'Baby Reindeer'". Marie Claire. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Baby Reindeer: Is Teri Trans?". April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Film Fatales | Nava Mau". filmfatales.org. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
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