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NOW REPRESENTING RIVER
February 22, 2021
River Gallo [they/them/their] is a GLAAD Award-winning Salvadoran-American filmmaker, actor, writer, model, and intersex activist. A graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Experimental Theatre Wing and the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts MFA program, River is a trailblazer in both the entertainment and advocacy spaces.
Their groundbreaking thesis film, "Ponyboi", which they wrote, directed, and starred in, is the first narrative film in history created by and starring an out intersex person. Produced by Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson, Ponyboi premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, earning significant acclaim for its unapologetic exploration of identity.
River's diverse career includes modelling for the 2019 NYC Pride Campaign, as well as partnering with top brands such as Birchbox Beauty, Badoo, and Maison Margiela in branded content. Their advocacy and artistry earned them the ‘Rising Star Award’ at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards.
Named one of Out Magazine’s "Most Exciting Queer People to Follow in 2019" and featured in PAPER Magazine’s "100 People Taking Over 2019", River's impact continues to expand. They were also the cover star of the 2019 Fall/Winter issue of UK Hunger Magazine, shot by the legendary and renowned photographer Rankin.
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