By Sabrina Samone, TMP
If you think your day is full, try being
Teko Davis. An androgynous actor/actress bringing gender queer to the big screen. A model with a message, a motivational speaker and mentor to inner city youth. As well as one of the new Radio personalities on the hit blogtalkradio network
Back2us Radio, co-hosting hir own talked about show,
Teko's Corner: With Texas Director of
Black Transmen Inc. and Transmuseplanet Face book Admin, Tye West.
As an androgynous actor/actress and model, Teko has had much success but will tell you, she's just getting started.Teko began hir career in commercial modeling with Xstudcee modeling and was recently featured as the June 2013 Centerfold stud of the month.
Teko's versatility as an androgynous actor and model has allowed hir to transition seamlessly from print photography to theater where she recently starred as Mickey (the pimp), Talitha and Katrice in the play 'Walk Like A Man'
Teko, is not your typical actor/model, she holds a bachelors in Psychology and works with inner city youth. Showing them that positive role models exist in the gender queer community. She lives by the motto "When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal. You do knot change your decision to get there." Great advice indeed.
So who is Teko really and why should you want to hear what she has to say on
Teko's Corner? Because she is the voice of a proud out gender queer African-American giving back to the community and needs our support.
As gender queer, I wanted to respect Teko's self identity. She informed me that she identifies as a very butch lesbian and is OK with the pronoun, she. I also enjoyed getting to know this new exciting and determined friend. Now is your chance to step into Teko's World.
1. TMP: TeKo, you are so busy.
Of your many talents; acting, writing, modeling and speaking, which is your
greatest passion?
Teko: My passions are all of them because it’s a way to
touch someone and change their life. My passion and purpose is to help a person
grow in a positive way. Each opportunity places me in the presents of people.
Where I can mentor, uplift and motivate someone.
2. TMP: You are also an At-risk
youth mentor. What inspired you to make a difference in the lives of so many
youth?
Teko: Today our youth are at place where they need
positive role models. I lost my mother at the age of 19. She passed away from
complications from the pregnancy of my brother. I had to then go into parent
mood at the age of 19 to take care of my three younger brothers. I did not turn
to drugs etc. I keep pushing through my struggle and made something positive of
myself. Yes it took me longer than 4 years to get my Psychology degree but I
did it. So I always let the kids that I mentor if I can make it you can to. No
matter what your life situation is.
3. TMP: What is the climate of
the acceptance of the Transgender and gender queer community in the Detroit
area compared to where you are now in Austin Texas?
Teko: There is
such a difference. Austin there are more
support groups and acceptance. There are more hate crimes in Detroit against
the Transgender community. The mindset is not as open there. Austin you can be
who you are and people don’t care. Austin Motto is keeping Austin weird.
4. TMP: Tell us about your lead
role in the Movie, ‘A Better Life’, and what are your goals as an androgynous
actor?
Teko: My Role is
an aggressive lesbian that has a girlfriend. I sell drugs to take care of her
and our 4 kids. My character wants to give them a better life and get out the
hood. That never happens because some trouble happens; you have to watch the
movie to find out…… lol. I want to make it to a major movie role in Hollywood.
My goals as an androgynous actor; I want to be an androgynous actor in all
communities not just the gay community and I will be one day.
5. TMP: How has your immediate
circle been in accepting who you are and what are some of your positive
experiences?
Teko: My circle
is with people who are only positive and uplifting. I only keep people around
me that are positive.
6. TMP: In your opinion what
are some of the greatest obstacles you feel needs to be addressed within the
African-American community to make the lives of their Trans family and friends
better?
Teko: MORE
support! We need to stick together more.
SUPPORT! Stops being so close minded. The African-American community needs to
think how it feels to be called the N” word and the struggle we face each day
with racism. So why take someone else through this type of pain?
7. TMP: You’ve recently
launched your blog talk radio show, Teko’s Corner on Back2US radio. What are
your goals with the show to enhance Trans and gender queer visibility?
Teko: Resource,
educate and a platform for a person to have to share any type of life
experience and talk about topics that no one else will.
8.TMP: Could you tell us more
about the Back2us radio network and why the Trans/gender queer community should
support it in your opinion.
Teko: Back2Us
radio network HOSTS are a platform of many different people from all walks of
life. We are family within our network and support each other and support the
community. We support our Trans community; we just launch Transgender Thursday
on Back2us Radio network to give our Transgender Community a place to be heard.
9. TMP: What are some things we
can look forward to that will be coming out of Teko’s world in the coming year?
Teko: My Book,
the start of my Nonprofit, more acting roles, modeling and changing more lives
by uplifting the community.
10. TMP: If you had one chance
to tell the world and knew everyone would hear you at once, what would you like
them to know about Teko Davis?
Teko: I am here on earth for
one purpose and that is to be the change in the World. I am here to uplift and
help those in need. I may be only be one person but my heart is as those of
1000’s. I have my own T-shirt that I am selling for $20 called I AM TEKO to
help homeless kids in my community. Half of the proceeds go to the things they
need. UNTIL I STOP BREATHING “I WILL BE THAT CHANGE IN THE WORLD”. I AM TEKO”
THE BRAND OF POSTIVE CHANGE FOR THE COMMUITY!
If you'd like to follow and learn more about Teko, check out these sites to stay in the know of Teko's World.
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3 comments:
Teko is doing amazing things, love that there are those who reach out to youth. <3 ~Rj~
Thank you for being such a positive role model to children period.
Yessssssss ......I AM TEKO.....!!!! Luv it...luv your work. ...luv your passion....luv your style. ...luv your ambition. ....luv your luv for our youth. ...keep doing what you do. ... or community needs you!!!!!!!!!
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