Alma Gormedino began studying acting at eighteen, yet her career path spans amusement parks, weddings, baptisms, and congregations, as well as micro theatres and bars. When she was let go from a waiter position, the employer asked for her ID just before she took the exam. Potential employers who saw her, even with a name different from her own, told her not to bother because they would not trust her to stay out of trouble. The people who did this were the production company Suma Content. Thanks to the program Job placement for trans people from the LGTBI+ State Federation, she is one of six actors playing the main characters in the documentary Vestidas de azul within an Atresmedia series of the same name. The program follows the lives of six trans women in Spain during the early 1980s.
Yes We Do Trance LGTBI+ is a program of the State Federation that promotes the participation of transgender people in social and labor life and also helps companies achieve a successful start for diverse teams. It represents a pioneering effort in the country aimed at reducing barriers to employment for transgender individuals.
UGT data show that transgender individuals face an average wait of more than three years to secure paid employment. This delay grows markedly with each generation from age thirty onward, and the Department for Equality has indicated plans to work with the Department of Labor on a dedicated workforce participation strategy for this community.
television representation
With these plans and greater visibility in the audiovisual sector, the aim is to end the long-standing disadvantages experienced by transgender people. We have moved from invisibility to greater public discussion, which makes representation on television, in films, and across culture essential. This perspective was shared by Gormedino who emphasized the importance of ongoing visibility.
The series builds on a narrative originally told forty years ago by Antonio Giménez Rico and updates it by describing what happened to the women who endured and prevailed so that others might live with more freedom. In the blue clad channel of the series produced by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, viewers reencounter the writer Valeria as she recounts Cristina’s life and the broader cast includes characters like Piranha and Paca.
The actress appears alongside Chloé Santiago, who also met with Atresmedia, Suma Content, and the LGTBI State Federation to stress the necessity of creating trans role models on television and in everyday employment. It was noted that many people do not know the members of the group, underscoring the impact of visible representation on public perception.
The Labor Relations member commented that many people learn about the group only through rumors and misinformation that emerged after the LGTBI+ law was enacted. Visual media offers a powerful tool for social instruction by presenting authentic daily experiences that audiences can empathize with, helping families feel closer to these realities in the comfort of their homes. These formats serve as effective channels for social pedagogy, explained Niurka Gibaja.
less income
The Federation notes that the obstacles and discrimination faced by many transgender people stem from insufficient education, prejudice, and a lack of inclusive practices. The first socioeconomic report on LGTBI+ people, prepared by the 40dB research agency for the LGTBI+ State Federation, shows that over 70 percent of transgender households earn less than 2,000 euros monthly. The average annual income for transgender individuals is about 19,957 euros, while the general population averages 32,216 euros.
This reinforces the importance of socio labor placement programs. In addition to Alma, three other professionals were hired by the production company Yes We Do Trance for roles in makeup, production, editing, and postproduction. The Federation provides support in candidate search and selection, raises awareness among teams, and ensures inclusive language is used from the outset in project scenarios. The aim is to foster a productive match between company needs and employee strengths, a collaboration described as a truly necessary success for both sides.
Montse Garcia from Atresmedia TV remarked that the film dressed in blue involved a large share of the technical team who are transgender. The message of the project extends beyond entertainment, creating new voices with important stories to tell in the audiovisual landscape.