THE second season of Mzansi magic’s Becoming has had people talking since day one.
The reality show not only keeps viewers engaged, but is also informative and educational.
Shirley Adonisi, director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net, said the show provides a platform for layered and honest representation for people in the queer communities.
This season, the show follows the cast living at the House of Diamonds as they go through their individual journeys and meet at the place where their paths intersect and perhaps even mirror each other.
Raised in Eldorado Park, 39-year-old Treyvone better known as Trey Moo, was born a boy but is now a girl.
Trey Moo said people needed to understand the programme and stop judging.
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“I felt called to participate in Becoming because there's never been a TV show that shows queer people who exist outside of the belonging their families bring. As queer people, we are sometimes forced to create places of safety, love, and belonging and this is what House of Diamonds is, we are a real family,” Trey Moo said.
She said it’s been challenging navigating boardrooms and the public who struggle to now move to her new gender expression.
"Being trans in business spaces is difficult. I think generally there needs to be spaces for trans people in the workplace,” she said.
Another cast member, Llewellyn Mnguni who is also a ballet dancer, said he thought it was very important for him to be a part of a programme that shows the real lives of hard-working, successful, and supportive queer families.
"Representation is imperative for me, especially in the context of homophobia and hate against the queer community in South Africa.
“I’ve been beaten up, hated on more in terms of my appearance and sexuality, yet I rise. My biggest triumph is finding love and acceptance in myself,” Llewellyn said.
The show airs every Friday at 9.30pm on Mzansi Magic.
