Candis Cayne
Candis Cayne is a popular American transgender actress and performance artist, known for being the first transgender actress to portray a recurring transgender character on prime time TV.
TV Actress
August 31, 1971
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Candis Cayne, born on August 29, 1971, is a renowned American actress and performance artist. She rose to prominence for her portrayal of the transgender mistress Carmelita on the ABC drama series “Dirty Sexy Money” in 2007, becoming the first transgender actress to have a recurring role as a transgender character on primetime television. Cayne has also made appearances in other TV shows, including “Nip/Tuck”, “Elementary”, and “Transparent”. As a passionate supporter of LGBT rights and HIV/AIDS advocacy, she is regarded as one of the most popular and successful transgender actresses in the United States.