Ladyboys

Season 1

This intriguing and thought-provoking series travels to Thailand to explore the world of male-to-female gender transitions and their life afterwards.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

  • Celebrity Ladyboys
    E1
    Celebrity LadyboysFollowing the stories of Thai transsexuals who have risen to fame. Belle is about to release a debut single after revealing her true identity on a talent show, and Poy won the transgender equivalent of Miss World. Business owner Nok reveals how hard it can be for transgender individuals to be accepted in the eyes of the law, and now campaigns for change.
  • Ladyboy Beauty Queens
    E2
    Ladyboy Beauty QueensTwo-dozen transsexuals from across the globe arrive, weighed down by bags of costumes, pneumatic breast implants and complex personal histories. Men they were not – they were female in almost every way.
  • The Men Who Love Ladyboys
    E3
    The Men Who Love LadyboysIn this programme we also look at the relationships between Thai ladyboys and Western men. This is not just a sex-tourism thing, as often portrayed by the media. It is not unusual for them to develop long-lasting and tender bonds.
  • The Ladyboy Capital of the World
    E4
    The Ladyboy Capital of the WorldAn exploration of the ladyboy shows in Pattaya, a once sleepy Thai fishing village that is now the ladyboy capital of the world. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the running of Alcazar, a popular transgender cabaret venue, where acts flock to in search of fame and fortune
  • Ladyboy Surgery
    E5
    Ladyboy SurgeryInvestigating gender-reassignment surgery in Thailand, following transsexuals as they challenge perceptions to achieve financial success in their chosen careers and fight national law to be officially accepted as women.
  • Doing It for Themselves
    E6
    Doing It for ThemselvesBusinessman Chan hopes his $4million investment in the ladyboy business will be rewarded. There is also an update on the progress of Miss International Queen runner-up Sahhara as she records her latest single in her new home-city of London, and Nok is considering tackling Thailand's discriminatory laws head on.

 

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