July 5th 2024.
Ash Palmisciano has been a familiar face on Emmerdale since 2018, when he made history as the first transgender character on the soap. Playing the role of Matty Barton, he has been a part of many challenging storylines that have captivated audiences. Recently, Matty found himself in a tough spot after accidentally stabbing his fellow inmate, Samson Dingle, while simply walking with a kitchen knife. This incident was caused by transphobe Josh pushing Samson towards Matty. And just when Matty thought things couldn't get any worse, his wife Amy Wyatt revealed his true identity to another transphobic prisoner, Robbo, who mistook Matty for his accepting cellmate Les.
In the upcoming episodes, Matty will face a terrifying situation when Robbo corners him in his cell and confronts him about his true identity. The question remains, will Matty be in serious danger? As the aftermath of the stabbing continues, fans are eager to know more about the personal life of the talented actor, Ash Palmisciano, who brings Matty to life on our TV screens.
Born in January 1990, Ash is a master of many crafts, including acting, poetry, writing, and narration. He was originally brought in to advise Emmerdale on their new transgender character through the charity All About Trans. However, they were so impressed with him that they asked him to audition for the role, and the rest is history. Currently, Matty is facing a difficult time in prison, but in real life, Ash has been receiving a lot of love and support from fans for his portrayal of the character.
According to his IMDB page, Ash has also worked with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company and was the first transgender actor to appear on their stage. Before Emmerdale, he had a YouTube channel where he shared short blogs, spoken word poetry, and advice videos.
In an interview, Ash talked about his journey to becoming an actor and how he initially struggled with his identity. He shared that he came to the realization early on in his life that he might be transgender, but at the time, there were no characters or role models he could relate to. However, with the support of his sister and others, he was able to find the courage to be his true self and pursue his dreams.
Ash's character, Matty, has faced a lot of transphobic comments on the show, and unfortunately, Ash has also faced negative comments in real life. In a recent interview, he opened up about the trolling he has experienced and how it's partly due to the lack of education about being transgender. Despite the negativity, Ash remains positive and continues to inspire others with his talent and bravery.
Unlike his character, Ash is not married. He is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Shea Rowan, and the two have been together since New Year's Eve in 2021. In a sweet and comical tribute, Ash shared that their love story began with him asking Shea out for steak, to which she responded that she's vegan. However, their love for each other grew, and they are now happily together.
As fans eagerly wait for the next episode of Emmerdale, they can't help but be in awe of the talented actor behind the character of Matty. Ash Palmisciano's portrayal of a transgender character has been groundbreaking and inspiring, and we can't wait to see what he brings to the table in the future.
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