Biography
Who is Dominique Jackson?
Early life and origins
Born in Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominique Brebner spent her early years living with her grandmother. She faced significant challenges in her home community because she was transgender. At age 15, she moved to the United States to live with her mother.
During her youth, she experienced homelessness and worked in the sex industry to survive. In 1993, while living in Baltimore, she discovered the ballroom scene. This community became central to her life. She lived in several houses, including Allure and Revlon, before moving to New York City to join the House of Sinclair.
Modeling and television career
Dominique Jackson began working as a model, often accepting jobs without pay early in her career to gain experience. She participated in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2009 for designer Adrian Alicea and modeled for Vogue España. She also walked in the 2021 Mugler fashion show.
Her television work includes appearances on the documentary series My TRUTH, My STORY and the Oxygen reality show Strut, which led to a GLAAD Media Award nomination. She is most recognizable for playing Elektra Abundance on the FX series Pose from 2018 to 2021. This show featured a large cast of transgender actors. She also appeared in the 2021 short film Passage, which was directed by Solange Knowles.
Writing and advocacy
The performer has been open regarding her experiences with mental health. She spent thirteen years writing her autobiography, titled The Transsexual from Tobago, which details her life path.
Dominique Jackson supports various nonprofit groups, including Destination Tomorrow in the Bronx, which provides services for the LGBTQ+ community. In 2020, she participated in public service announcements created by the Human Rights Campaign and WarnerMedia to support non-binary and trans individuals.
Personal life and details
Dominique Jackson is 185 centimeters tall. She grew up in a religious household and attended church frequently during her childhood. In 2015, she received her green card and underwent gender-affirming surgery.
She married Al Jackson in 2016 at a courthouse, a ceremony that was filmed for the show Strut. The couple separated in late 2018. In 2021, she announced her engagement to her manager, Edwin Torres. She has also reported being the victim of an attempted assault while vacationing in Aruba in 2018.
Birthday and age
Dominique Jackson was born on March 20, 1975, which makes Dominique 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Dominique shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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