Nava Mau

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Nava Mau
Born1991 or 1992 (age 31–32)[1]
Mexico City, Mexico
EducationPomona College (BA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • producer


Websitewww.navamau.com

Nava Mau (born 1991/1992) is a Mexican filmmaker, actress, writer and producer, known for appearing in the Netflix British dark comedy series Baby Reindeer,[2] and the HBO Max comedy Generation.

Early life and education[edit]

Nava Mau was born in Mexico City, the child of a counsellor and an accountant father.[1] She was raised in San Antonio, Texas; and Oakland, California.[3] Mau earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics and cognitive science from Pomona College.[4]

Career[edit]

Mau's initial career involved work as a legal assistant with immigrant survivors of violence. She then worked as a peer counselor, in addition to conducting advocacy work for LGBTQ survivors of violence.[2]

In 2019, she was the lead actor, director and producer of Waking Hour.[5] In the film, Mau starred as Sofia, a young transgender woman who meets a potential romantic connection Isaac, a cisgender man, at a party. Mau's character must balance her desire to be intimate with someone and her own sense of personal safety.[6]

In 2020, she was selected as a production fellow for the Netflix documentary Disclosure,[7] and worked as a producer on the short film Work, which premiered at Sundance.[8] Mau also produced the short films Sam's Town and Lovebites.[9]

In 2021, she starred in the HBO Max series Generation as part of the show's main cast. She played the part of Ana, the aunt of one of the series' main teenage characters.[10]

In 2024, she starred in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer as Teri,[11] the girlfriend of protagonist Donny Dunn.[12][13][14] The series, which started as a stage play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe,[15] had seven episodes, and received critical acclaim.[16][8]

On her role as Teri in Baby Reindeer, Mau commented,

"It seemed really important to show people that trans women exist in real life and in relationships with real people."[17]

Personal life[edit]

Mau is a trans woman and has played a trans character in most productions she has worked on to date.[18]

Awards[edit]

Mau has been awarded the NewFest Audience Award[19] and the YoSoy Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation[20] for her work in film.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Cat Cardenas (July 13, 2021). "Nava Mau Shines (and Subverts Transgender Stereotypes) on HBO's 'Genera+ion'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Nava Mau | From 'Generation' to cultural work to directing and producing". flaunt.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Moreno, Jay. "San Antonio-raised actress Nava Mau's TV show Genera+ion has ended, but its impact remains". San Antonio Current. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Cardenas, Cat (July 13, 2021). "Nava Mau Shines (and Subverts Transgender Stereotypes) on HBO's 'Genera+ion'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  5. ^ "Who is Nava Mau? Baby Reindeer star explained". Dexerto. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  6. ^ McDonough, Jennifer (April 14, 2024). "Who Is Nava Mau? 5 Things to Know About Baby Reindeer Actress". TheDirect. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Buchanan, Blu (June 4, 2021). "Film Review: Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen". Teaching Sociology. 49 (3): 299–301. doi:10.1177/0092055x211022474. ISSN 0092-055X.
  8. ^ a b ""This still feels groundbreaking": Nava Mau on Netflix's new show Baby Reindeer". DIVA. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Nava Mau | From 'Generation' to cultural work to directing and producing". flaunt.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "Inside Nava Mau's vibey life when she's not playing the best character in Baby Reindeer". The Tab. April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  11. ^ Whittock, Jesse (March 2, 2023). "Baby Reindeer: Nava Mau Cast In Netflix Drama From Richard Gadd". Deadline. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Tinoco, Armando (April 24, 2024). "Nava Mau On Viewer Reactions to Baby Reindeer: "The Response Has Been Overwhelming, Like Whoa"". Deadline. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  13. ^ "Who is Nava Mau? Meet the Baby Reindeer star playing Teri". Radio Times. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau shares insight into Richard Gadd's real-life relationship with Teri". Microsoft Start. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  15. ^ Bennett, Steve. "Nava Mau joins Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer : News 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". chortle.co.uk. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  16. ^ "Actor in Baby Reindeer".
  17. ^ LeGardye, Quinci (April 25, 2024). "Actress and Trans Advocate Nava Mau "Felt a Great Sense of Responsibility" Playing Teri on 'Baby Reindeer'". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Baby Reindeer: Is Teri Trans?".
  19. ^ Poudel, Pranaya (April 17, 2024). "Nava Mau's Transformative Path from Body Image Struggles to Embracing Transition". amy-movie.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  20. ^ "Film Fatales | Nava Mau". filmfatales.org. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

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