LatiNation Media has officially launched The Dolls Review, a digital series that blends high-fashion aesthetics with sharp, unfiltered commentary on modern culture. What began as a recurring segment on the long-running talk show The Q Agenda has now evolved into a standalone YouTube series, thanks to a growing fanbase and viral clips that captured audiences across the Americas and the diaspora.
The show brings together four trans women of color for honest, uncensored roundtable discussions on everything from disclosure and surgeries to the messy, entertaining world of reality TV. It's a space where runway confidence meets real talk, and where the conversation doesn't stop at the surface.
Who's behind the mic
Created and developed by Andrew Tamarkin and Curly Velasquez, The Dolls Review is executive produced by Andrés Palencia, Bruno Seros Ulloa, and Aura Quiroz. The permanent hosts are TV personality Gia Gunn and actress Carolina Gutierrez, both of whom bring their own lived experiences and unapologetic voices to the table.
They're joined by a rotating lineup of guest co-hosts that reads like a who's who of trans talent and activism: Bambi Webb, Bay Davis, Alexandra Grey, Maria Roman, Chuchi Janes, Bamby Salcedo, Love Bailey, Josielyn Aguilera, and Christina Arias. Eddie Cardenas handles the editing, ensuring the show's sharp, fast-paced energy stays intact.
While The Dolls Review now has its own digital identity on YouTube, it remains part of The Q Agenda for broadcast, giving viewers two ways to catch the conversation.
Voices that refuse to be silenced
For Carolina Gutierrez, the platform is deeply personal. “What an amazing opportunity LatiNation has given me and my transgender sisters to speak our minds and hearts in a world where being trans can be a scarlet letter,” she said. “We are not monsters, we are not evil and we are certainly not going to stand with discrimination, oppression, and transphobia. Transgender people are human beings and we deserve to live to the fullest and The Dolls Review is an extension and expression of that!”
Gia Gunn echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the importance of speaking from one's own truth. “I’m incredibly grateful to LatiNation for having the courage to give The Dolls Review a platform where trans women of color can speak openly, honestly, and from our own lived experiences,” she said. “We don’t claim to speak for every trans person; we speak for ourselves. Meaningful conversations aren’t always comfortable, but they have to start somewhere. I believe there is power in allowing us the space to have them. And at a time when so many are hesitant to take that risk, I’m proud to be part of a platform willing to let our voices be heard.”
Curly Velasquez, co-creator and VP of Development at LatiNation, highlighted the legacy of trans women in queer advocacy. “Women of trans experience have long been trailblazers for the queer community, and we are incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside trans women who are at the forefront of these conversations,” she said.
Andrés Palencia, CEO of LatiNation Media, stressed that the show doesn't hand anyone a script. “The heart of this show is four trans women being honest in front of each other, which is a lot harder than being honest in front of a camera. Some of them are activists, some are entertainers, some are still working out what they believe. We do not hand anyone a position and we do not edit around the ones that make us uncomfortable. We are leading with their authenticity.”
Andrew Tamarkin, co-creator and producer, sees the show as a radical act in a polarized time. “In such polarizing times, it’s radical to host a round table with multiple points of view, especially within the trans and LGBTQ+ communities. This show breaks away from the queer mainstream where we must all align on a list of values we theoretically have as a community. The truth is: our identities live in grey area, and that’s what we’re highlighting here.”
With its mix of glamour, grit, and genuine dialogue, The Dolls Review is carving out a space that feels both necessary and refreshingly real. For those looking for more stories that challenge the mainstream, check out our coverage on women's sports and the pressure to stay silent, or the latest on Florida's new social media law. And for a dose of cultural commentary, don't miss our piece on Miami's changing skyline.
