What is koko da doll?

Koko Da Doll, also known as Koko, was a transgender actress and performer known for her role in the film Tangerine (2015). Her sudden death in 2022 brought attention to the challenges faced by Black transgender women.

• Background: She was a prominent figure in the ballroom scene and a makeup artist.
• Role in Tangerine: Da Doll portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in the film, which followed two transgender sex workers in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve. Tangerine was notable for being shot entirely on iPhones.
• Impact and Legacy: Koko Da Doll's performance in Tangerine helped raise visibility for <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/transgender%20representation">transgender representation</a> in film. Her death highlighted the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/violence%20against%20transgender%20women">violence against transgender women</a>, particularly Black transgender women. She continues to be remembered as a pioneering figure and an advocate for <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/transgender%20rights">transgender rights</a>.