For #DeafAwarenessMonth
Stephanie Nogueras. a talented actress and advocate for the Deaf community. Born deaf, she grew up in New Jersey. She became widely recognized for her role as Natalie Pierce in the popular Disney family TV series Switched at Birth
and has also appeared in shows like Grimm, The Good Fight, and Killing It, where she plays Camille, the ex-wife of the main character, played by Craig Robinson.
She has also appeared in films like Unfriended: Dark Web and had a prominent role in the anthology crime drama Accused in 2023.
Stephanie has worked to break ground for Deaf actors in Hollywood and frequently uses her platform to raise awareness about Deaf culture and accessibility issues in entertainment.
Beyond acting, Stephanie is a passionate advocate for representation and runs Pepita Productions, a nonprofit aimed at supporting Deaf Latinx youth and their families.
You can find her on stephanienogueras.com
or on her IG.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) — Intro, Speed warning.
(01:22) — Stephanie
(02:27) — Acting/Starting in Hollywood. Breaking the Stereotype.
(06:57) — Representation. Misconception by Society.
(12:12) — Advice for actors/Advice for creatives.
(19:25) — Pronoun issues. But not what you think. Curiosity is a good .....?
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