Lío Mehiel, Award-winning Actor, Artist, and Filmmaker
On this episode we talk to Lío Mehiel, a Puerto Rican and Greek actor, artist, and filmmaker who stars in the Netflix feature film, Mutt. The film tells the story of Feña, a trans man that has a wild day including running into an ex, dealing with estranged family, and the overall challenges of being a young person navigating life and transitions. Lío’s critically acclaimed performance in Mutt earned them the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award in Acting, making them the first trans actor to ever win the award.
Most recently, Lío returned to Sundance 2024, starring opposite Leslie Grace, Sasha…
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