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Octavia St. Laurent Mizrahi was an American model and AIDS educator who was active in New York City's Black and Latino ballroom community and Harlem's luxurious balls. She came to public attention after being featured in the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning.
Octavia St. Laurent was an American model, AIDS educator, and cultural icon who rose to prominence through her central role in the documentary Paris Is Burning.
She is best known for starring in Paris Is Burning and appearing in documentary projects like Mirror, Mirror and How Do I Look.
She was a prominent figure within New York Citys Black and Latino ballroom community and Harlems historic balls.