Transsexual actress joins mainstream American drama

PinkNews.co.uk – Georgina Roberts

American transsexual actress Candis Cayne will feature in the new U.S. prime time drama Dirty Sexy Money.

Cayne a well-known performer in New York City will play Carmelita, the transsexual lover of married Senator Patrick Darling, played by Billy Baldwin.

The series created by Craig Wright tells the story of a young lawyer who goes to work for the Darlings, a rich, powerful and corrupt New York family. Carmelita is a recurring character in the series, which debuts on American screens tomorrow night.

Cayne dreams of winning an Emmy and considers her move into the mainstream a step in the right direction.