Nava Mau

Nava Mau is a Mexican-American actress, writer, director, and transgender rights activist who achieved international recognition for her breakout role in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer. Born on June 1, 1992, in Houston, Texas, to Mexican immigrant parents, Mau grew up navigating both her cultural heritage and her identity, experiences that would deeply inform her artistic work and advocacy.

Before her acting breakthrough, Mau built a career behind the camera and in activism. She directed the short documentary Waking Dream, which explored the experiences of DACA recipients, and served as a consultant on transgender representation in media. Her work in advocacy and filmmaking positioned her as an important voice in discussions about diversity and authentic representation in Hollywood.

Mau’s career was transformed by her role as Teri in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer (2024), the limited series created by and starring Richard Gadd based on his one-man show. Her portrayal of a transgender woman navigating a relationship was praised for its nuance, warmth, and humanity. The performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series and made her one of the most talked-about breakout performers of 2024.

Following the massive success of Baby Reindeer, Mau has seen a significant increase in opportunities in both acting and producing. As one of the most prominent transgender actresses working in mainstream entertainment, she continues to advocate for authentic representation while building her career. Her estimated net worth stands at approximately $1 million as of 2026.