Nava Mau

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Summary

Nava Mau is an actor, filmmaker, writer, and director known for Generation, Waking Hour, and Baby Reindeer. Her work and interviews frequently address trans and trans Latina representation, including the safety, relationships, and full personhood of trans women. She has worked as a peer counselor and advocated for LGBTQ survivors of violence, and has said she hopes her work will encourage greater compassion toward trans people. In 2025, she publicly called for trans people to band together and fight for their rights.