Sophia Barclay

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Gomes and the second or paternal family name is Claudino.

Sophia Barclay
Born
Sophia Barclay Gomes Claudino

(2000-04-28) 28 April 2000 (age 24)
Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
OccupationActress

Sophia Barclay Gomes Claudino, better known as Sophia Barclay, (born April 28, 2000, Guarulhos), is a Brazilian transgender actress, digital influencer, and singer[1][2] and current Counselor of the Supreme Council of the National Committee of Brazilian Art (CNAB), in the 2025-2031 board of directors.[3][4][5][6]

Early and personal life

Sophia Barclay Gomes Claudino was born in Guarulhos, São Paulo on April 28, 2000, the eldest child of Ana Paula Gomes and Sérgio Claudino.

She is married to musician Gabriel Miranda and currently resides in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.[7]

Career

In 2016, she had a special participation as a highlight of the samba school Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz in the Rio de Janeiro carnival. In 2021, she portrayed 'Coral' in the film Doce Encanto, directed by the Brazilian filmmaker Cássio Pereira dos Santos.[7]

On October 18, 2024, Sophia Barclay was elected by the public as the most beautiful transgender woman of today.[8][9]

Filmography

Television

Films

Year Title Role
2021 Doce Encanto Coral

Controversies

In 2020, she suffered verbal abuse and discrimination from members of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. At the time, she was accompanying a friend with a disability who was having difficulties using the restroom. When she tried to intervene, due to her makeup and profession as a Drag queen, she was targeted for retaliation by those present, including security personnel. The incident garnered nationwide attention, leading to an investigation by the social communication and institutional relations department of the Universal Church, ultimately resulting in a formal apology.[10][11]

In 2022, she accused actor Thomaz Costa of engaging in transphobia during their romantic involvement, stating that he proposed a confidentiality agreement. Following the exposure of the case, she faced intense criticism and chose to share a farewell letter with her fans.[12][13][14]

The individual in question, has been the subject of controversy due to her public statements, including accusations leveled at prominent figures such as Flávio Bolsonaro.[15] On one occasion, she claimed that the politician was involved in sexual activities with a transgender friend during a party, resulting in Flávio Bolsonaro filing a legal suit against her.[16] This assertion highlighted the intersection between freedom of expression and legal accountability, as well as the potential political exploitation of sensitive issues such as gender identity and sexual orientation.[17] Additionally, the individual in question has a history of accusations against other famous personalities, suggesting a pattern of behavior that may be perceived as a quest for notoriety at any cost.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Drag Sophia Barclay sofreu abuso, morou na rua e é influencer". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Sophia Barclay e Henrique Barroso anunciam nova música "Perigo"". Observatório dos Famosos - UOL (in Portuguese). Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Sophia Barclay é nomeada para o Conselho Supremo do Comitê Nacional de Arte Brasileira". CNAB - Comitê Nacional de Arte Brasileira. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Sophia Barclay é a nova conselheira do Conselho Supremo do Comitê Nacional de Arte Brasileira - Portal S4" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  5. ^ Silva, Mariana (28 October 2024). "Sophia Barclay assume cargo de conselheira no Conselho Supremo do Comitê Nacional de Arte Brasileira". Jornal Tribuna (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Sophia Barclay é nomeada conselheira no Conselho Supremo do Comitê Nacional de Arte Brasileira (CNAB)". CNAB Notícias (in Brazilian Portuguese). 28 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Sophia Barclay, Odoguiinha e Vinicius Henuns comentam sobre o filme 'Doce Encanto', confira!". UAI (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Sophia Barclay eleita a mulher trans mais linda da atualidade" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Fãs e seguidores elegem Sophia Barclay como a mulher trans mais linda da atualidade" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Sophia Barclay diz que foi alvo de homofobia na Universal". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  11. ^ "Após perseguição e ameaças, drag abandona Igreja Universal". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Ex-affair de Thomaz Costa expõe o ator após anúncio de 'A Fazenda 14'". Ana Maria - UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  13. ^ "Ator Thomaz Costa é acusado de transfobia por influenciadora". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  14. ^ "Influencer Sophia Barclay publica carta de despedida e preocupa fãs". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Neymar processa influenciadora Sophia Barclay por difamação e pede R$ 100 mil - Jogada". Diário do Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 December 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  16. ^ Lance! (21 December 2023). "Neymar processa mulher trans que alegou ter tido relações íntimas com ele e Pedro Scooby - Lance!". Neymar processa mulher trans que alegou ter tido relações íntimas com ele e Pedro Scooby - Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  17. ^ "Flávio Bolsonaro faz BO após influenciadora dizer que ele transou com trans". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 30 August 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  18. ^ "Quem é Sophia Barclay, influenciadora processada por Neymar". Universo Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 December 2023.