Sophia Barclay
Sophia Barclay Gomes Claudino, better known as Sophia Barclay, (born April 28, 2000, Guarulhos), is a Brazilian transgender actress, digital influencer, and singer.[1][2]
Early and personal life[edit]
Sophia Barclay Gomes Claudino was born in Guarulhos, São Paulo on April 28, 2000, the eldest child of Ana Paula Gomes and Sérgio Claudino.
She is married to musician Gabriel Miranda and currently resides in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.[3]
Career[edit]
In 2016, she had a special participation as a highlight of the samba school Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz in the Rio de Janeiro carnival. In 2021, she portrayed 'Coral' in the film Doce Encanto, directed by the Brazilian filmmaker Cássio Pereira dos Santos.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Doce Encanto | Coral |
Controversies[edit]
In 2020, she suffered verbal abuse and discrimination from members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. At the time, she was accompanying a friend with a disability who was having difficulties using the restroom. When she tried to intervene, due to her makeup and profession as a Drag queen, she was targeted for retaliation by those present, including security personnel. The incident garnered nationwide attention, leading to an investigation by the social communication and institutional relations department of the Universal Church, ultimately resulting in a formal apology.[4][5]
In 2022, she accused actor Thomaz Costa of engaging in transphobia during their romantic involvement, stating that he proposed a confidentiality agreement. Following the exposure of the case, she faced intense criticism and chose to share a farewell letter with her fans.[6][7][8]
The individual in question, has been the subject of controversy due to her public statements, including accusations leveled at prominent figures such as Flávio Bolsonaro.[9] On one occasion, she claimed that the politician was involved in sexual activities with a transgender friend during a party, resulting in Flávio Bolsonaro filing a legal suit against her.[10] This assertion highlighted the intersection between freedom of expression and legal accountability, as well as the potential political exploitation of sensitive issues such as gender identity and sexual orientation.[11] Additionally, the individual in question has a history of accusations against other famous personalities, suggesting a pattern of behavior that may be perceived as a quest for notoriety at any cost.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "Drag Sophia Barclay sofreu abuso, morou na rua e é influencer". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-29.
- ^ "Sophia Barclay e Henrique Barroso anunciam nova música "Perigo"". Observatório dos Famosos - UOL (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ a b "Sophia Barclay, Odoguiinha e Vinicius Henuns comentam sobre o filme 'Doce Encanto', confira!". UAI (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Sophia Barclay diz que foi alvo de homofobia na Universal". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "Após perseguição e ameaças, drag abandona Igreja Universal". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-11-21.
- ^ "Ex-affair de Thomaz Costa expõe o ator após anúncio de 'A Fazenda 14'". Ana Maria - UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 6 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ "Ator Thomaz Costa é acusado de transfobia por influenciadora". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "Influencer Sophia Barclay publica carta de despedida e preocupa fãs". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-13.
- ^ "Neymar processa influenciadora Sophia Barclay por difamação e pede R$ 100 mil - Jogada". Diário do Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Lance! (2023-12-21). "Neymar processa mulher trans que alegou ter tido relações íntimas com ele e Pedro Scooby - Lance!". Neymar processa mulher trans que alegou ter tido relações íntimas com ele e Pedro Scooby - Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Flávio Bolsonaro faz BO após influenciadora dizer que ele transou com trans". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Quem é Sophia Barclay, influenciadora processada por Neymar… - Veja mais em https://www.uol.com.br/splash/noticias/2023/12/21/quem-e-sophia-barclay.htm?cmpid=copiaecola". Universo Online.
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