Grandfather to all the ball children and head of the MC Council, "Pray Tell," played by Billy Porter, grapples with a ball scene that has evolved beyond him. With his reduced involvement in the balls, the aspiring designer finds himself struggling with his sobriety, his past and his mortality.

With his reduced involvement in the balls, the aspiring designer finds himself struggling with his sobriety, his past and his mortality.

Billy Porter as Pray Tell in POSE on FX

"Blanca Evangelista," played by Mj Rodriguez, is the former “Mother of the Year” and founder of the House of Evangelista, and faces new challenges as a hospice aide for the AIDS ward. Helping patients near the end of their lives forces Blanca to reevaluate her own life, striking a balance between motherhood, her career and a new love.

Helping patients near the end of their lives forces Blanca to reevaluate her own life, striking a balance between motherhood, career and a new love.

Mj Rodriguez is Blanca Evangelista in POSE on FX

Dominique Jackson portrays "Elektra Abundance Evangelista," Blanca’s shrewd former house mother and ballroom icon. Elektra has a rude awakening at Hellfire that forces her to embark on a brand-new enterprise that helps her achieve independence and her grandest dreams, for herself and the people she loves.

Blanca’s shrewd former house mother believes she will always be the reigning queen of the ballroom community. 

Dominique Jackson as Elektra Abundance in POSE on FX

Dominique Jackson as Elektra Abundance Evangelista in POSE on FX

Indya Moore plays "Angel Evangelista," a Puerto Rican streetwalker. The trailblazing model may have left the piers behind but she still wrestles with inner demons and survivor’s guilt as she builds a life and legacy with her fiancée and manager, Papi.

After leaving Stan, she returns to the piers to pursue a career as a fashion model, which launches her to new heights, new demands and new love.

Indya Moore as Angel Evangelista in POSE on FX

"Lulu Ferocity," portrayed by Hailie Sahar, is the former mother of the House of Ferocity who finds solace and sisterhood with Angel in Candy’s absence. Despite her even-tempered demeanor, Lulu is burdened with grief that pushes her toward unhealthy habits and romantic relationships.

The former mother of the House of Ferocity finds solace and sisterhood with Angel in Candy’s absence.

Hailie Sahar as Lulu Ferocity in POSE on FX

"Lil Papi Evangelista" is portrayed by Angel Bismark Curiel. Having left the drug trade behind, Blanca’s loyal son and Angel’s ride-or-die continues to hustle as a model manager for the Ford Agency. As his fiancée wrestles with her inner demons, a friend from the past throws a wrench in his happily ever after.

He’s left the drug trade behind – he’s earned his GED and now works as a bellhop – and utilizes his street savvy to protect those he loves. 

Angel Bismark Curiel as Lil Papi Evangelista in POSE on FX

After touring with several pop stars, "Ricky Evangelista," portrayed by Dyllón Burnside, is finally grounded at home with Pray Tell. But playing the role of caretaker to an unstable partner leaves Ricky feeling unappreciated and pondering what his future should be.

Abandoned as a youngster, Ricky lives on the streets and makes uncompromising choices to survive. 

Dyllón Burnside as Ricky Evangelista in POSE on FX

A sharp observer with a sharper tongue, "Nurse Judy," portrayed by Sandra Bernhard, pulls no punches as she runs the AIDS Ward at Roosevelt Hospital and organizes with fellow AIDS activists in the streets.

A sharp observer with a sharper tongue, she pulls no punches while running the AIDS Ward at Roosevelt Hospital.

Sandra Bernhard as Nurse Judy in POSE on FX

Jason Rodriguez portrays "Lemar Khan." The former son of the House of Abundance and Wintour finally steps out of Elektra’s shadow as he starts his own house – the House of Khan – a talented, ruthless bunch that pulls zero punches.

The former son of the House of Abundance and Wintour finally steps out of Elektra’s shadow as he starts his own house – the House of Khan.

Jason Rodriguez as Lemar Khan | Pose on FX

Ryan Murphy is the Golden Globe® and Emmy Award® winning creator, writer, and director of the miniseries American Horror Story, the smash hit Glee and the original drama series Nip/Tuck.

Ryan Murphy | POSE on FX

Ryan Murphy | Creator, Writer, Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Falchuk is one of the founding members of The Young Storytellers Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop literacy through the art of storytelling. 

Brad Falchuk | POSE on FX

Brad Falchuk | Co-Creator, Writer, Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Hailing from The Bronx, Steven Canals is a 2015 graduate of UCLA’s MFA Screenwriting Program. 

Steven Canals | POSE on FX

Steven Canals | Co-Creator, Writer, Co-Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Brad Simpson is a film producer and partner in Color Force. He is known for his work on acclaimed independent films.

Brad Simpson | POSE on FX

Brad Simpson | Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Nina Jacobson has built an impressive 20-year career as a senior film executive at three major motion picture studios.

Nina Jacobson | POSE on FX

Nina Jacobson | Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Alexis Martin Woodall serves as executive producer on some of the most inspiring and creative shows in television history.

Alexis Martin Woodall | POSE on FX

Alexis Martin Woodall | Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Her production company Marsh Entertainment is dedicated to producing quality television and film that embraces a wide range of topics, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Sherry Marsh | POSE on FX

Sherry Marsh | Executive Producer | POSE on FX

Janet Mock is a writer, TV host and producer whose memoir, Redefining Realness, debuted on The New York Times bestsellers list in 2014. 

Janet Mock | POSE on FX

Janet Mock | Producer, Director, Writer | POSE on FX

Our Lady J holds the honor of being the first out trans woman to perform at Carnegie Hall, as well as the first out trans writer to be nominated for a Writers Guild Award.

Billy Porter as Pray Tell in POSE on FX

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