INSPIRING LEADERSHIP AWARD
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Desmond
Is Amazing
Desmond Napoles, whose stage
name is Desmond Is Amazing, is
American’s teen drag superstar. They
are an LGBTQ advocate, outspoken gay youth,
model, public speaker, performer, designer,
actor, and published author.
Desmond also founded their own youth drag
house, the Haus of Amazing, and they are the
author of “Be Amazing: A History of Pride,”
which shows other LGBTQ youth how to
overcome adversity and embrace their identities.
They have performed on stages across the
country, walked the runways for designers at
New York Fashion Week, and collaborated with
brands such as Brussels Airlines, Converse,
GLAAD, Google, Marc Jacobs, and Heritage of
Pride.
Earlier this year, Desmond participated in
a Gay City News webinar during which they
elaborated on their strong bond with their
mother. Desmond said their mother has
provided them with the freedom to express
Film/TV
Actor and
Drag Artist
their gender, saying, “She just lets me be
me.”
Desmond lives in New York City with
their mother, father, cat, and parrots. Their
hobbies include coding, scripting, playing
video games, experimenting with makeup,
and hiking.
When they grow up, Desmond would like
to be a roller coaster engineer or video game
designer.
Their motto is to “be yourself, always.”
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