Michael Pihach interviews actress Jordon Todosey, who plays Degrassi's first ever transgender character. Pihach also speaks with Michael Grassi, a Degrassi writer.
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@tinyybiceps9 жыл бұрын
I'm transgender, and I don't feel offended at all that they didn't choose an actual transgender actor. No one should be put in to a group because of something like that. As long as the person can act well and does their job, I don't care who it is.
@songbirdsystem14659 жыл бұрын
Boy in a girl or girl in a boy?
@tinyybiceps9 жыл бұрын
Not that it matters but F-T-M.
@Racqualh8 жыл бұрын
+Jev's Cat I know that this comment is super old but, do you feel like Adam's character was realist? Were your experiences the same or did they differ?
@Racqualh8 жыл бұрын
+RacqualTaylor *realistic
@tinyybiceps8 жыл бұрын
RacqualTaylor I don't really remember what Adam was like since it's been a while. But I remember the part where he looked into the mirror and all that, with the Temporary Blues playing, ace bandage, I really felt that. For me, I'm very convinced that I'm male, but to my parents maybe not so much. I'm not as forward or brave as Adam, but for the most part it's been the same. It's different for everyone though. Sorry for the paragraph~
@mr.caffeine47449 жыл бұрын
I think it's ok to not have a trans play the role since it made other people learn more about it since they had to research and all. And being ftm playing a ftm and all the 'bullying' might trig real memories. And that wouldn't be that good : /
@homosoftommorow10 жыл бұрын
They wrote a fantastic character. I'm sad that he died.
@HidansCewkie12 жыл бұрын
I myself am FTM, and I feel like they portrayed it very well. I just moved to a new school, and I'm trying to start over. I'm scared, after seeing what happened to Adam as a character at Degrassi, because that's a very real thing that will likely happen to me. That's okay though, because after all these years of pretending I'm someone I'm not, I think I'm ready to face whatever happens now. Just changed my name, and ordered a male uniform for the year. No going back now.
@karategirl20156 жыл бұрын
Watching Degrassi, I was like wtf I know this actress, and then I realized she's from Life With Derrick
@CrissyHeartsZombies12 жыл бұрын
this is one reason I love Degrassi, they go there and they go all out for a character.
@mayaibarra707112 жыл бұрын
jordan todosey is my fav actress, and she rly plays this character well!
@RyanKarolak7 жыл бұрын
It's unfortunate what happened to Adam. He was probably one of the most important characters in the show to date. However, this is Degrassi, and anything can happen.
@marsalin977 жыл бұрын
I honestly found out about my pansexuality because of Adam's personality and character on the show. I didn't even know, but he was honestly just some awesome I didn't even care when I found out :) I love this and I want to see more of this on "Degrassi Next Class".
@iamaiden7412 жыл бұрын
Adam is myy favorite too. i was hella excited when i found out there was a Transgender in Degrassi((: I am also an FTM Transgender, so it's awesome that there is one for us to see, and for them to share on the show what we Transgenders have to go through everyday.
@rainbowmuppet13 жыл бұрын
Jordan Todosey is a genius. She pulls off this character flawlessly.
@RainbowRaversFantasy12 жыл бұрын
Coming from an FTM viewer, this was beautifully done. I don't even like this show, but I enjoyed the two episodes in which Adam was featured. They captured intimate details about the lives of trans people that most movies and shows don't catch. You can really tell they did their research, and the second episode even got to me a little. Top-notch viewing, my friends. And great job on you, Degrassi writers. I'm impressed.
@cherrybomb13862 жыл бұрын
He was in more than two eps
@1234shanedawsonrocks11 жыл бұрын
She's so beautiful. I love her eye and freckles.
@anaco65412 жыл бұрын
just one thing, ace bandages are not good for binding, you should at least show him/her using a binder or something...
@oliviakate81726 жыл бұрын
Kaworu Nagisa (I know this comment was 5 years ago) Eventually Adam got a binder and it showed that.
@kelseyonline336 жыл бұрын
The only thing I think is bad is that they show the character binding with ACE bandages which is a HUGE no no... I’m glad that trans is getting recognition
@PlayfulFruitLPer3 жыл бұрын
It is bad, but they showed it for the same reason as they showed Ellie’s cutting, because that’s the reality Adam lived in. Willing to bind with bandages out of desperation.
@Haddy2613 жыл бұрын
I loved her on Life With Derek, and Im so happy to see her doing such a great job on Degrassi. Shes very smart and articulate. There should be more young actresses in Hollywood like her. :)
@pikathebudgie123412 жыл бұрын
Its awesome having another fellow ftm on the show (being in the storyline) it explains how i feel
@AngelicaOfficial12312 жыл бұрын
i wouldn't want to cut all my hair off. Props to Jordan.
@Loopyboy4476 жыл бұрын
It’s Lizzie from Life with Derek.
@MrBobthecorncob11 жыл бұрын
1: he never said that they killed adam for being transgender 2: the reason they killed adam was cuz the actor was leaving the show so they had to get rid of her character.
@thesarasweetheart1911 жыл бұрын
AHHH! She is the girl who played Lizzy on Life With Derek like 6 years ago
@princesslavender57286 жыл бұрын
Season 10 was the best god damn I can't believe this was 6 years ago time flies
@zailaholmes783511 жыл бұрын
when adam got thrown out the bathroom i was so close to crying .
@2010bamer12 жыл бұрын
My roommate is FTM transgender and I am so lucky to know him
@85sportygirl12 жыл бұрын
i think shes amazing for taking on a role like this
@hendrixelement9112 жыл бұрын
wordd up. it would be such hell to transition in highschooll. much love and prayers to anyone who is!!
@vinnystern35986 жыл бұрын
Adam was not the first transgendrer at degrassi,in the original degrassi high Joanne ruthaferd had a transgender partner as a prom date in showtime he holds her gently as she cried over Claude
@allisondawnme12 жыл бұрын
I like her but now we need a trans MTF!
@dcureb12 жыл бұрын
Jordan Todosey plays this part amazingly :) Adam is my favorite character on the show at the moment. I hope they don't fuck up his story line like they have been recently.
@gigirose50292 жыл бұрын
best show ever
@HidansCewkie12 жыл бұрын
Same to you, it'll be hard but worth it in the end.
@DreaLinh12 жыл бұрын
OMG I didn't recognize her as the girl from life with derek until I read your comment :O
@smokofrodo12 жыл бұрын
Jordy is so amazing, she is flawless both a guy and a girl
@lizehhh13 жыл бұрын
@rockerkelly93, it actually DOES mean 'weird', it meant 'weird' before it was associated with the LGBT-community. LGBT people were considered to be 'weird', to be 'queer'. That's where the term comes from the begin with. Over time the LGBT-community took pride in the insult and embraced it to define the community. Queer has come to mean both weird and 'of the LGBT-community'. It's a HOMONYM, it has TWO meanings. It does not mean that 'of the LGBT-community' is synonyym for 'weird'.
@critterlover156412 жыл бұрын
I look up to him, Adam, I mean. I can relate. I love Adam. Its even better that Jordan can do such a wonderful job at playing Adam.
@TheJadafree11 жыл бұрын
Woah I seriously thought she changed into a boy, now that i know it's just acting im so suprised. She's a great actress!!!
@sumSOTY12 жыл бұрын
Great response, bro.
@saywhat111100012 жыл бұрын
i remenber her on life with derek i am happy she moved on to degrassi shes awsome!
@ValtheSpacePup12 жыл бұрын
So awesome :D...I should watch Degrassi more D:
@Laineyraider12 жыл бұрын
@rubiituesdays She was saying that Adam was originally going to be an androgynous lesbian rather than an FTM. Being so, the character that is now Adam probably had a different name or no name at all when the part was first being auditioned for.
@candychik912 жыл бұрын
@SusanBaudelaire i think it's kind of subjective. i'm from australia not canada, but from my experiences 'queer' is used quite a lot by the LGBT community- it really depends whether the person is using it as a more casual term for homosexuals or if they have malicious intent. i think it's similar to the 'n' word- if you aren't in the community, don't use it.
@morganivyamanda12 жыл бұрын
Adam became my favorite character on Degrassi, and I cried when he got shot, I cried like a little 2 year-old who lost their mommy! NO JOKE!
@pthepothep13 жыл бұрын
SHE'S 15!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! she is sooooo pretty. i remember her from Life With Derek
@chardonnayadams502210 жыл бұрын
I love this episode because I am trangender
@jonathanmoskowich85008 жыл бұрын
What transition
@Saraemiilia12 жыл бұрын
Finally I'm getting realize something about Adam!!
@CaelinCatastrophe11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I realized that after I posted this and looked at the date of the video. Ha.
@MegaFun00011 жыл бұрын
yes thank you at least someone noticed
@LilianaVex11 жыл бұрын
I want to see a trans MtF on a season of Degrassi. I love Adam but I think it would be great to have 2 different types of views on it. Because from what I've seen with being an MtF that both go through different changes and different types of things.
@vasikanpoikanen11 жыл бұрын
In our school we also throw other people around. Doors are broken very often.
@JeydonEatsWater13 жыл бұрын
@JDMiller95 the Q stands for questioning, not queer.
@haleysmith656711 жыл бұрын
no she was not on living life with derrick
@BamItsSim11 жыл бұрын
Where did you get #2 from? Jordan wasn't 'leaving' the show.
@DEREKJENNINGSBASS13 жыл бұрын
Omg i just noticed that that is the sister from Life With Derek. Wow i really do notice that alot of degrassi characters were on life with derek. Like Spinner
@sumSOTY12 жыл бұрын
Never said they don't think that. And never said it isn't okay. My point is that it changing the clothes you wear doesn't change your gender. Sure, it's completely unfair to be born a girl and feel like you're a guy. But that doesn't make you one.
@PoisonPeaches12 жыл бұрын
@Kayleighgirl14 no, just a normal girl, she just plays a transgender
@Aqualady1712 жыл бұрын
She's so pretty!
@KrazyKlutz140313 жыл бұрын
what's with the popsicles? hahahaha
@kOliviaTV11 жыл бұрын
I've heard of a boy who felt like he was a girl who felt like she was a boy trapped in a boy's body.
@riv3r66612 жыл бұрын
I do agree. Exaggerated, but true. It really isn't easy, I think the worst part of it is when you are alone and thinking to yourself about it. That is where the real abuse is, or every time you look in the mirror. I have to admit, I get kind of disgusted and then I really don't want to look at myself. I am not sure if you share these feelings.
@googleboy31413 жыл бұрын
Did they release when this character is being introduced?
@carriemaine1311 жыл бұрын
You can't judge the series on promos.
@hana84812 жыл бұрын
which season does this character start in and which episode?
@YoJky512 жыл бұрын
She's from Life with Derek (:
@thedemiselenaa12 жыл бұрын
Stay Strong
@thin101able12 жыл бұрын
I vote they should have Jazz on here when she is older
@XSuPeRxxsLiDeRX12 жыл бұрын
Adam is my favourite character
@madidestiny739712 жыл бұрын
She's The Man !
@sumSOTY11 жыл бұрын
Yes, here's a c/p: "Tranphobia is an irrational fear of, and/or hostility towards, people who are transgender or who otherwise transgress traditional gender norms. Because lesbians and gay men often transgress gender norms, it is often associated with homophobia." Your point?
@CaminoAjo12 жыл бұрын
@twihardrule So tolerant.
@doglover73812 жыл бұрын
she was on life with derek really? what character did she play
@sumSOTY12 жыл бұрын
you do understand what the definition of phobia is, right? Or do you just fling the word around whenever someone says something differen't to your thought/opinion.
@iamaiden7412 жыл бұрын
Yea theyy do exaggerate a little. but it does show kind of the pain we go through. it's not an easy life to live at all.
@umpus13 жыл бұрын
Jordy is adorable
@TheSimonBOULDER12 жыл бұрын
Lol @ Michael GRASSI? :) is show named after him or something? I know it's not but it's still quite funny.
@lolcutepeoplez99 жыл бұрын
yes shes Canadian!
@MSpwner200012 жыл бұрын
The girl who plays adam is actually really pretty, making Adam, the trans gender more to the girl side. She is such an amazing actress, though, she pulls it off.... Easy.
@MaggieLathem12 жыл бұрын
How many people have been on Life With Derek AND Degrassi I swear their has been like 5 people now! ;P But I love Adam
@riv3r66612 жыл бұрын
Same here. :] But I am glad that I don't really go through the abuse Adam does D: as far as I know, the show really does exaggerate it, there are as many people that are accepting as there are not accepting. And the chances that you will have a whole school of unaccepting students, is sort of out there.
@1underoath1212 жыл бұрын
adam got a binder later in the season but at the beginning his mom was less accepting
@destinyallen255010 жыл бұрын
Good show
@VRTessa11 жыл бұрын
This is why i love Degrassi! there are millions people i mean u got gay and Trandstander! LOVE DEGRASSI
@CaminoAjo12 жыл бұрын
@twihardrule "To this extent!!!!" You mean so tolerant that you scream at random people on the internet? You've made quite a case for yourself and the "extent" of your tolerance, which I'm sure is legendary among all who know you.
@TheWackoGreenAlien8 жыл бұрын
This is how I feel 24/7... I hate life
@KimmyKam112 жыл бұрын
im an actress and i always wanted to the first transgender on degrassi...i actually message the show askin them to get one
@brandontranscarter25519 жыл бұрын
They should use an mtf this time
@koffeenkiwi8 жыл бұрын
+BrandonTransCarter yeah
@abbeyrickardsdottir52296 жыл бұрын
Yaaasssss
@ilovefoodandyoubye12 жыл бұрын
Omigosh, she's Lizzie.!(: ~Just realized.
@TheEureka4113 жыл бұрын
@colbcs She's 16!
@Shaelaink11 жыл бұрын
Jordan is so pretty O.O Not many girls can pull short hair off like that...
@MetaITurtle11 жыл бұрын
i actually had a friend that ended up being changing into a woman during high school, it was strange for me becuase i had no idea it would go to that, but he didnt look half bad lol
@MegaTessa1234512 жыл бұрын
I'm glad she does what she wants to do. she inspires me alone I'm not sure I can be a boy because my friends and parents will be gechokt. what should I do ..? please Jordon, help me..
@snookierottweiler793012 жыл бұрын
so is jordan les to? not trying to be mean
@abigailstyle112 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS HER? whoooooooa
@ChibiGrimReaper1512 жыл бұрын
I feel really weird of how the guy keeps saying the word 'queer' all the time! Is it a Canadian thing or something, I'm just really curious of why he keeps saying it and no one is bother by it.
@ajax46769 жыл бұрын
Jordan Todosey in real life is actually a girl?!?!?!?!!??!??!??!?!?!?!!?!
@kennethdickerson77478 жыл бұрын
Duhh you fucking dumbass
@MiniMeags6 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Dickerson Jordan is a gender neutral name so some like myself originally thought Jordan was actually a boy some even though an IRL FTM.
@bubbles0201012 жыл бұрын
she's really pretty ^^
@SuperJayden1812 жыл бұрын
i love this and 5th favorite actress and you know guys shouldn't be laughing at all
@iamaiden7412 жыл бұрын
yess always STAY STRONG
@MegaManoftime12 жыл бұрын
i love degrassi so like real life :) sometimes i got sad of like at 1:23 i say why thats not normal and au
@sumSOTY11 жыл бұрын
You know what I'm doing with my life? Are you stalking me?