What To Know About Hallmark's First Openly Non-Binary Star, Donia Kash

As a nomadic Persian, Donia Kash was born in Greece but primarily grew up in Canada. In an interview with the "Too Opinionated" podcast, they traced the beginning of their entertainment career to childhood karate performances at their local mall, citing the Power Rangers as their earliest inspiration. "Every time I would go to karate class, I would think, 'This is my training to be a Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger,'" they lightheartedly shared.

Kash also appeared in local commercials and participated in theatre arts as a kid, eventually leading to their show business career. They studied at Capilano University in British Columbia, where they completed the Acting for Stage and Screen Program and landed the role of Gollum in a theatre production of The Hobbit. "I always knew [that] I love putting a smile on people's faces," Kash said. "I love telling stories that are, like, there's truth [in] it."

Kash's gender identity and heritage are also significant to their career. "Being an agender person of color has helped me fall in love with being a character actor," they told Diva, revealing that it was initially difficult coming out to their Persian parents. All of these experiences have seemingly informed their subsequent career in show business.

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