Born This Way (TV series)

Cast

Rachel Osterbach works at an insurance company and is known for brightening any room she enters. She is a fan of Adam Lambert and often develops crushes, seeking a serious romantic relationship. Sean McElwee describes himself as a "ladies' man" and is a multi-talented athlete and caring friend. His mother, Sandra, has written three books about Sean's experiences navigating the school system and beyond. With his parents downsizing and moving, Sean works toward greater independence and hopes to live on his own. John Tucker expresses himself through music, writing, and dance, and is a skilled rapper working on his debut album, "JT: The Project." His mother, Joyce, and his large family support his creative pursuits as he aims to advance his music career. Steven Clark has Mosaic Down syndrome, meaning not every cell in his body carries the extra 21st chromosome, so he does not have all typical characteristics of Down syndrome. Growing up, he often felt "in the middle" and strives to fit in. Cristina Sanz is a romantic who has been in a relationship with her husband, Angel Callahan, for six years. Her family is from Spain, and she enjoys learning Spanish and cooking traditional Spanish meals, hoping to continue building an independent life with Angel. Megan Bomgaars created a video titled "Don't Limit Me" and speaks at events nationwide promoting inclusion. She runs a tie dye clothing company called "Megology," and her mother, Kris, is known as her "Dream Maker." Elena Ashmore was born in Japan to a Japanese mother, Hiromi, and an Australian father, Stephen. She practices traditional Japanese Taiko drumming and cooking, and has struggled with accepting herself and her disability, which prompts other cast members to reflect on their own self-images and ideas of adulthood with Down syndrome.