Ramón Novarro (1899-1968) – Beyond the Latin LoverRamón Novarro, born José Ramón Gil Samaniego on February 6, 1899, in Durango, Mexico, was a figure of immense talent and quiet complexity. He rose to international stardom as a “Latin Lover” rivalling Rudolph Valentino, yet his life was marked by both dazzling public success and profound personal […]
Christine Jorgensen (May 30, 1926 – May 3, 1989) was an American actress, singer, recording artist, and transgender activist. On December 1, 1952 Americans were introduced to 26-year-old Christine Jorgensen, one of the first people to successfully undergo gender affirmation surgery. Instantaneously, the shy, private person previously known as George became an international media sensation, […]