Spain: 'La Dani' vindicates the LGTBIQ+ collective during Feroz awards ceremony

Hugo ortuño

Daniel Fernandez Pozo, better known as 'La Dani' (Malaga, 1991), is a composer, producer, singer, hairdresser and actress of non-binary gender, is seen on Monday, December 18, 2023, during a meeting with nominees for the Goya Awards in its 38th edition, at Florida Park, in Madrid (Spain). Nominated for the Goya Awards as 'Best Newcomer', 'La Dani' received the Feroz Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' for her performance in the film 'Te estoy amando locamente', which portrays Seville in 1977 and the struggle for LGTBI rights in the midst of the Spanish Transition. With an innovative perspective, 'La Dani' has addressed in his speech at the Feroz Awards the idea of genderless awards as "a dangerous dream", recognizing the importance of giving visibility to all identities. Furthermore, he has denounced sexual harassment in the cultural industry, highlighting the need to report these cases to end this problem. His commitment to the LGTBIQ+ community has been evident in his statements, where he dedicated his award "to all sissies, lesbians, feathers, transsexuals and queers", demonstrating his support and solidarity with people fighting for equality and the respect. Despite the viralization of her speech and the positive messages she has received, 'La Dani' has also faced criticism and negative comments, but she has shown her strength and determination by stating that "no one is going to tell me anything that they haven't already told me already". Her commitment to visibility and s