Blu del Barrio

Blu del Barrio was born September 15, 1997. They grew up up in Topanga, California. Through their whole life, they had difficulty with their gender, realizing they might be non-binary after seeing Lachlan Watson on television. == Career ==

Del Barrio is highly skilled in the art of stage combat, dance and singing, Del Barrio was cast in their first major role in September 2020; Del Barrio told Nick Adams of GLAAD in 2020: and has expressed thankfulness for Alexander's presence and support. Ian Alexander plays the Trill Gray Tal (although originally auditioning for the role of Adira), a species Vary described as "avatars for LGBTQ representation on Star Trek", as Adira's lover and, thanks to Nick Adams providing examples, both Alexander and del Barrio realized the potency of those episodes featuring the Trill for queer representation. They have named Lachlan Watson, Indya Moore, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Theo Germaine, Asia Kate Dillon, and Jack Haven as non-binary role models for their career. Del Barrio has expressed a desire to work with Tim Burton], as well as on smaller budget independent films. ==Advocacy==

Del Barrio is an advocate for the rights of trans people, telling Nick Adams, director of transgender representation at GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) in 2020, "It's not only important that we're talking about our experiences, it's necessary. People need to know who we are", and continued, saying that what they "want people to understand is that we do 'fit,' but not into the strict gender binary our society has created." They believe "non-binary people deserve to live in a world where they fit." ==Personal life==

Del Barrio is bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English to a native standard, and is a skilled paddleboarder. They have referred to themself as an introverted nerd who likes being alone, loves watching movies, video games, photography and playing Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) with friends. including del Barrio and the regular Noah Averbach-Katz (the dungeon master), Anthony Rapp and Ian Alexander, and guests including Mary Wiseman, Emily Coutts and Rapp's fiancé Ken Ithiphol, started playing DnD together during the filming of the fourth season of Discovery and, by request, stream their sessions as Disco Does DnD via Twitch. == Filmography ==

Stage • Duchess of Malfi, The Duchess – company: LAMDA; director: Rodney Cottier Film • In the Service of the Queen (2019), Yaris – short film • The Listener (2022), Jinx • Trap House (2026) Television • Star Trek: Discovery (2020–2024), Adira Tal – recurring role (season 3); series regular (seasons 4 and 5) • The Ready Room (2020–2024), themself • The Owl House (2022), Raine Whispers (teenaged) – animated series; voice actor; Disney's first non-binary character • Primos (2024), Alex – animated series; voice actor • Max & the Midknights (2024–present ()), Max – animated series; voice actor Web • Dirty Laundry, Season 1, Episode 5, "Who Hid $20,000 Inside a Bowflex?" == References ==