Miya Ocego discusses her role as Lois in the 15th series of Waterloo Road, highlighting the character's complexities and the importance of representation for the trans community. She shares her personal connection to the storyline, particularly regarding themes of gender identity, and reflects on the evolving portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in media. Miya also emphasises the significance of having relatable characters for young audiences and offers advice to her younger self about navigating the acting industry.

You can catch Miya in Waterloo Road on BBC One and iPlayer from Tuesday 11th February 2025.

Watch Waterloo Road:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006t1p7/waterloo-road

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https://www.instagram.com/miyaocego/

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