Are the actors of love victor gay

Arts and Entertainment. Building on this, the second season, released in the summer offollows Victor as he fights for acceptance from everyone else. Victor, now dating his boyfriend Benji George Searnavigates the conflict between the traditional beliefs of his Colombian parents and his progressive boyfriend while also being the only gay kid on the basketball team.

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Keeping in mind the intended audience, it makes sense that the producers opted to not overstuff the season with constant gay culture references. The show also falls short in terms of casting representation. Both Cimino and Sear, the actors for Victor and Benji, identify as straight.

However, the second season does take some major steps forward from the first season. Not only did the racial diversity of the cast increase, the second half of the show also saw the introduction and growth of another character: Rahim. Unsure of how to come out to his parents and of their reaction, Rahim comes to Victor looking for help.

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