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| − | Soap operas are long-running television shows that portray the lives of many individuals through their daily, usually emotionally intense, interactions. They usually are shown during the daytime, though there are some notable evening soap operas. This genre of television show got its name from the sponsorship of soap companies in its early days. | + | Soap operas are long-running television shows that portray the lives of many individuals through their daily, usually emotionally intense, interactions. They usually are shown during the daytime, though there are some notable evening soap operas. This genre of television show got its name from the sponsorship of soap companies in its early days. They are known as telenovas in Spanish-speaking countries. Soap operas attract millions of dedicated viewers. |
| − | There have been many prominent actors in soap operas that are LGBTQ. | + | There have been many prominent actors in soap operas that are LGBTQ. Producers and directors of these shows who are LGBTQ include the creators of Britain's most popular soap opera 'Coronation Street', [[Derek Granger]] and [[Tony Warren]]; the producer of 'Hollyoaks' and 'EastEnders' [[Bryan Kirkwood]]; and soap opera scriptwriters [[Jonathan Harvey]] and [[Jane Chambers]]. |
In terms of the content of soap operas, it is only relatively recently that the story lines have included LGBTQ characters. The American soap opera 'Soap' was the first to include a gay character in 1977 (the character Jodie Dallas), while the first openly gay character in Great Britain's soaps was the show 'Brookside' in 1982 (the character Gordon Collins). | In terms of the content of soap operas, it is only relatively recently that the story lines have included LGBTQ characters. The American soap opera 'Soap' was the first to include a gay character in 1977 (the character Jodie Dallas), while the first openly gay character in Great Britain's soaps was the show 'Brookside' in 1982 (the character Gordon Collins). | ||
| − | Transgender characters have only recently been prominent in soap operas. Though Britain's 'Coronation Street' introduced the first transgender character, Hayley Cropper, in 1998, most recent additions have | + | Transgender characters have only recently been prominent in soap operas. Though Britain's 'Coronation Street' introduced the first transgender character, Hayley Cropper, in 1998, most recent additions have included [[Ash Palmisciano]] in Emmerdale, and [[Annie Wallace]] in Hollyoaks. |
Many prominent LGBTQ soap stars have successful careers in other entertainment areas, such as theatre, film and television. Some of the earliest include Great Britain's [[Amanda Barrie]] (who appeared in the 'Carry On' series of films) and American [[Farley Granger]]. | Many prominent LGBTQ soap stars have successful careers in other entertainment areas, such as theatre, film and television. Some of the earliest include Great Britain's [[Amanda Barrie]] (who appeared in the 'Carry On' series of films) and American [[Farley Granger]]. | ||
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| + | Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies. | ||
'''Australia''' | '''Australia''' | ||
| − | * [[Tim Campbell]] | + | * [[Tim Campbell]], Home and Away |
* [[Brenton Thwaites]], Home and Away | * [[Brenton Thwaites]], Home and Away | ||
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* [[Antony Cotton]], Coronation Street | * [[Antony Cotton]], Coronation Street | ||
* [[Jimmy Essex]], Hollyoaks | * [[Jimmy Essex]], Hollyoaks | ||
| + | * [[Alicya Eyo]], Emmerdale | ||
* [[Julie Goodyear]], Coronation Street | * [[Julie Goodyear]], Coronation Street | ||
* [[Derek Granger]], Coronation Street | * [[Derek Granger]], Coronation Street | ||
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* [[Michelle Hardwick]], Emmerdale, Coronation Street | * [[Michelle Hardwick]], Emmerdale, Coronation Street | ||
* [[Duncan James]], Hollyoaks | * [[Duncan James]], Hollyoaks | ||
| + | * [[Kavana]], Hollyoakds | ||
* [[Bryan Kirkwood]], Hollyoaks, EastEnders, Coronation Street | * [[Bryan Kirkwood]], Hollyoaks, EastEnders, Coronation Street | ||
* [[Riley Carter Millington]], EastEnders | * [[Riley Carter Millington]], EastEnders | ||
* [[Ash Palmisciano]], Emmerdale | * [[Ash Palmisciano]], Emmerdale | ||
| + | * [[John Partridge]], EastEnders | ||
* [[Heather Peace]], Coronation Street | * [[Heather Peace]], Coronation Street | ||
| + | * [[Fay Presto]], Emmerdale | ||
| + | * [[Pam St. Clement]], EastEnders | ||
| + | * [[Dominic Treadwell-Collins]], EastEnders | ||
* [[Annie Wallace]], Hollyoaks | * [[Annie Wallace]], Hollyoaks | ||
* [[Tony Warren]], Coronation Street | * [[Tony Warren]], Coronation Street | ||
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* [[Madeleine Sami]], Shortland Street | * [[Madeleine Sami]], Shortland Street | ||
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| + | '''Nigeria''' | ||
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| + | * [[Bisi Alimi]] | ||
'''The Netherlands''' | '''The Netherlands''' | ||
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* [[Scott Evans]], One Life to Live | * [[Scott Evans]], One Life to Live | ||
* [[Farley Granger]] | * [[Farley Granger]] | ||
| + | * [[Camryn Grimes]], The Young and the Restless | ||
* [[Joanna Johnson]], The Bold and the Beautiful | * [[Joanna Johnson]], The Bold and the Beautiful | ||
* [[James Mitchell]], All My Children | * [[James Mitchell]], All My Children | ||
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* [[Nicholas Rodriguez]], One Life to Live | * [[Nicholas Rodriguez]], One Life to Live | ||
* [[Bobby Steggert]], All My Children | * [[Bobby Steggert]], All My Children | ||
| − | * [[Tuc Watkins]], One Life to Live | + | * [[Tuc Watkins]], One Life to Live, General Hospital |
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Revision as of 18:42, 25 May 2020
Soap operas are long-running television shows that portray the lives of many individuals through their daily, usually emotionally intense, interactions. They usually are shown during the daytime, though there are some notable evening soap operas. This genre of television show got its name from the sponsorship of soap companies in its early days. They are known as telenovas in Spanish-speaking countries. Soap operas attract millions of dedicated viewers.
There have been many prominent actors in soap operas that are LGBTQ. Producers and directors of these shows who are LGBTQ include the creators of Britain's most popular soap opera 'Coronation Street', Derek Granger and Tony Warren; the producer of 'Hollyoaks' and 'EastEnders' Bryan Kirkwood; and soap opera scriptwriters Jonathan Harvey and Jane Chambers.
In terms of the content of soap operas, it is only relatively recently that the story lines have included LGBTQ characters. The American soap opera 'Soap' was the first to include a gay character in 1977 (the character Jodie Dallas), while the first openly gay character in Great Britain's soaps was the show 'Brookside' in 1982 (the character Gordon Collins).
Transgender characters have only recently been prominent in soap operas. Though Britain's 'Coronation Street' introduced the first transgender character, Hayley Cropper, in 1998, most recent additions have included Ash Palmisciano in Emmerdale, and Annie Wallace in Hollyoaks.
Many prominent LGBTQ soap stars have successful careers in other entertainment areas, such as theatre, film and television. Some of the earliest include Great Britain's Amanda Barrie (who appeared in the 'Carry On' series of films) and American Farley Granger.
Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies.
Australia
- Tim Campbell, Home and Away
- Brenton Thwaites, Home and Away
Belgium
- Timo Descamps, Spring, Familia
Canada
- Gordon Thomson, The Young and the Restless, Passions
Great Britain
- Amanda Barrie, Coronation Street
- Daniel Brocklebank, Coronation Street
- Maureen Chadwick, Footballer's Wives
- Charlie Condou, Coronation Street
- Antony Cotton, Coronation Street
- Jimmy Essex, Hollyoaks
- Alicya Eyo, Emmerdale
- Julie Goodyear, Coronation Street
- Derek Granger, Coronation Street
- Andrew Hayden-Smith, Byker Grove
- Jonathan Harvey, Coronation Street
- Michelle Hardwick, Emmerdale, Coronation Street
- Duncan James, Hollyoaks
- Kavana, Hollyoakds
- Bryan Kirkwood, Hollyoaks, EastEnders, Coronation Street
- Riley Carter Millington, EastEnders
- Ash Palmisciano, Emmerdale
- John Partridge, EastEnders
- Heather Peace, Coronation Street
- Fay Presto, Emmerdale
- Pam St. Clement, EastEnders
- Dominic Treadwell-Collins, EastEnders
- Annie Wallace, Hollyoaks
- Tony Warren, Coronation Street
India
Mexico
- Christian Chavez, Rebeide
New Zealand
- Madeleine Sami, Shortland Street
Nigeria
The Netherlands
- Danny de Jong, Spangas
United States
- Christopher Bernau, The Guiding Light
- Thom Bierdz, The Young and the Restless
- Jim Brochu, All My Children
- Jane Chambers, Search for Tomorrow
- Scott Evans, One Life to Live
- Farley Granger
- Camryn Grimes, The Young and the Restless
- Joanna Johnson, The Bold and the Beautiful
- James Mitchell, All My Children
- Timothy Patrick Murphy, Search for Tomorrow
- Dack Rambo, All My Children, Another World
- Greg Rikaart, The Young and the Restless
- Nicholas Rodriguez, One Life to Live
- Bobby Steggert, All My Children
- Tuc Watkins, One Life to Live, General Hospital
