Meet Todd "Peachez Cray" of POSE fx

BO: The world got to see you on several episodes of Pose’s final season recently. How did that happen?

Peachez: Moving to NYC three years ago I had a host of goals . One of them was to get on pose and work that show even if I’m doing background. I stalked the socials of the show and waited until they released audition instructions. Once I got the info I needed I went to a casting agency, signed up, got accepted and took all the necessary steps (Head shots, COVID tests, Orientations) to start working . Two weeks later I got a call back to work every ball scene.

BO: Pose obviously has painted a picture of Black Queer culture that most of the world knew nothing about. Do you have roots in and what is your personal experience with Ballroom?

Peachez: Yes. Ballroom is a huge part of my life . I have been a Ballroom parent, walker, and leader since I was 13. Ballroom is apart of me .

BO: What do you think is one thing people don’t really understand or know about ballroom?

Peachez: People don’t understand the roots of Ballroom. They don’t understand that ballroom isn’t a big party it’s a place that saves people from our community . It’s home for us.

BO: What was your experience like shooting the episodes?

Peachez: Exhausting and very fun . I filmed for over a month and that month was long and hard. We had 5am call times and 12 release times DAILY! We had to be tested for COVID everyday. We also had to stand in heels for hrs at a time . It was not easy and very tough . Even through all of the hard work and pain. The best thing about filming these episodes was watching Janet Mock and all of the other black LGBTQIA community (Twiggy Garcion , Leiomi) running shit on set and making this show possible.

BO: Was it intimidating stepping into such a legendary show?

Peachez: Not intimidating , more like in awe . It was beautiful to film with So many Talented Black Queer people.

BO: Ok so outside of Pose, tell us about yourself... who is Todd Cray?

Peachez: Todd “Peachez” Cray is an Artist and All around entertainer. I am passionate about people who look, act, and sound like me and my art reflects that.

Instagram: Peachezwithaz TikTok: PeachezwithazTwitter: Peachezwithaz

More music! My albums “For My People” and “The Rent is Due” Available everywhere!!¸

I not only worked on Pose but I also worked a bunch of other shows as well: (Power, Law and Order, New Amsterdam)

You might catch me playing a pedestrian or a patient on one of those!!