To be given this great position as ambassador is a gift. Once I realized all there was to learn I became eager to teach others. One of the most incredible things I’ve found is how far Ms. Taylor’s legacy has reached. Her unwavering voice and tireless hours of commitment and dedication have lit a fire still burning around the world. Movies made Elizabeth Taylor an unforgettable legend but her work for HIV/AIDS has made her an undeniable hero.

Daniel Franzese is an actor and singer, currently starring in the upcoming Fall series for ABC Family, “Recovery Road,” written by his frequent collaborators Bert V Royal (EASY A) and Karen DiConcetto (Ruby & The Rockits). Franzese recently starred in HBO’s critically acclaimed series “Looking.” Franzese’s character ‘Eddie’ was the only HIV+ character that has been on scripted television in the last two years. His performance has been praised for leading the way to erase stigmas of HIV/AIDS through a performance of a counselor in a homeless shelter for gay and trans teens.
The 10th anniversary of Tina Fey’s cult classic comedy “Mean Girls” in which Franzese played the character ‘Damian’ has captured much attention, once again bringing Daniel into the spotlight. Nothing would compare to Daniel’s heartfelt viral coming out letter inked by Franzese in statement form to his famous “Mean Girls” character. In the letter, he thanked his fans for their reactions to his character and his motivation to be honest with the world.