After more than 30 years, Ryan Philip reflects his pioneering role.
The actor recently recalled the “really deep experience” for gay teenager Billy Douglas in ABC SOAP One life to live From 1992 to 1993, which led to an “almost immediate” flow to praise LGBTQ fans.
And he told the people From his mandate in the role.
“I think there are some concerns related to the time point where we were and their presence before many walls and ceilings were broken in this regard.” “But I know that any fears of anyone doing this immediately I went as soon as I saw the reaction he got from the people who saw it.”
Philip recalled receiving messages from the viewers who said they “did not see someone who represented me in any entertainment before in my life”, as well as the parents who said, “Watching this show at the lunch break gave me a way to communicate with my child LGBTQ.”
One life to liveBilly Douglas was the first gay teenage figure in soap opera, paving the way for LGBTQ to the screen.
Philip has become known since then the roles in White bus (1996), I know what I did last summer (1997), 54 (1998), Harsh intentions (1999), Shatter (2004), Flags of our parents (2006), McGroubar (2010) and Lincoln's lawyer (2011). It can currently be seen in the upcoming venous video series motorThe first season is now available for broadcasting.
