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Netflix's Elite Introduces Trans Actor Ander Puig to Season 6
"Welcome to Las Encinas."
By Taylor HendersonJanuary 31 2022 / 5:30 PM
Taylor Henderson
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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Netflix is giving the world "five more crushes" in the upcoming sixth season of the murderous teen drama Elite! 
The beloved LGBTQ+ inclusive series announced five new additions to the cast, including transgender actor Ander Puig.
"Welcome to Las Encinas."
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The Spanish teen drama Elite announced the new cast members today on Instagram ahead of its fifth season. Puig alongside Álvaro de Juana, Carmen Arrufat Blasco, Ana Bokesa, and Alex Pastrana will walk the halls in season six, which we likely won't see until 2023. 
Meet the rest of the cast here!

        
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