My pronouns are she, her, and hers. I identify as female, specifically as a transgender female. And my name is Josie Totah. Josie Totah Read Quote
I get reached out to by a lot of people who just thank me for representing them and their friends. Just showing people like them on TV. It’s just really awesome to hear from them. Josie Totah Read Quote
I feel like I’m absolutely insane, and I don’t think I could probably do anything else. I just love entertaining, and I feel like pretending to be people… and having that as a job is crazy. Josie Totah Read Quote
If I were to have seen more people that looked like me – because I’m Palestinian and Lebanese – and talked like me and acted like me, I probably would have had a lot more hope knowing that I wasn’t alone. I really hope that this show, ‘Champions,’ gives that to people. Josie Totah Read Quote
I’ve always liked musical theater, and getting to do stuff like that where I can just dance around and just be crazy is just super fun. Josie Totah Read Quote
There are funny gay people, and there are funny Indian people, and that’s why we watch TV, to laugh. It only makes sense to include all types of funny people, whether or not they’re gay or straight or what have you. Josie Totah Read Quote
I want to continue to use my platform to tell my story to let young people that are struggling with their sexuality or identity know they are not alone, and it will get better. Josie Totah Read Quote
I go to a small Catholic school where we have mass every week and say a prayer every morning, but we also are in Los Angeles, where people are so progressive and open. Josie Totah Read Quote
All that young people have to look up to are older role models, and I think it’s important to have people like myself show that it’s OK to be who you are when you’re young. Josie Totah Read Quote
