Bhumika Shrestha (Nepali: भूमिका श्रेष्ठ, born January 11, 1988, in Kathmandu, Nepal[1]) is a Nepalese activist and actor.[2][3] Shrestha is a third gender activist and is currently working with the Blue Diamond Society.[4][5]
Bhumika Shrestha | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1988 Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | LGBTQ+ rights in Nepal |
Personal life edit
Shrestha was born on January 11, 1988, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Shrestha was assigned male but does not identify as either a man or a woman;[6][7][8] rather, Shrestha prefers to identify as "third gender".
Awards edit
In 2022, Shrestha received the International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.[9]
Filmography edit
Actor edit
- Highway (2012)
- Kanchhi (2018)
Self edit
- Other Nature as Self (2010) (Documentary film)
- Beauty and Brains (2010) (Documentary film)
- Le monde en face (2014) (TV Series – Episode Global Gay)
- Out & Around (2015) (Documentary film)
Bibliography edit
- Bhumika, ISBN 9789937925921 (2019)[10]
References edit
- ^ "Interview with Bhumika Shrestha" (PDF). Qualitative Analysis in Action. Liverpool John Moores University: 3. February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Bhumika Shrestha". reelnepal. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ Jenni_and_Lisa. "Bhumika Shrestha: Nepal's Supertrans Activist, Representative, and Model | Art Thought Culture". www.velvetparkmedia.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ REPUBLICA. "My Republica – 5 things about Bhumika Shrestha". admin.myrepublica.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "Bhumika becomes first transgender to travel abroad with 'other' category passport". kathmandupost.ekantipur.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "DIVIDING BY THREE: NEPAL RECOGNIZES A THIRD GENDER". Archived from the original on January 30, 2022.
- ^ "A proud woman- Nepali Times". archive.nepalitimes.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ Young, Holly (February 12, 2016). "Trans rights: Meet the face of Nepal's progressive 'third gender' movement". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ^ "2022 International Women of Courage Award". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Transgender Bhumika Shrestha releases her Biography". My City. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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