Published 00:08 IST, October 23rd 2019
Beyonce's 'Get me Bodied' performed by deaf interpreter becomes famous
A freelance deaf interpreter David Cowan has become an internet sensation as he appeared at the side of the stage while Beyonce was giving her performance
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A freelance deaf interpreter David Cowan has become an internet sensation as he appeared at side of st while Beyonce was giving her performance. He was captured translating pop star's Get Me Bodied at Atlanta's Pride celebrations with expressive movement and big gestures. 56-second clip was reportedly filmed by Jeremy Turner of Team Turner Real Estate and posted by deaf model and Dancing With Stars winner Nyle DiMarco on Twitter. video posted on October 14 has alrey been viewed more than two million times and has received almost one lakh likes.
Who is David Cowan?
David Cowan is reportedly deaf himself and is kwn for translating for Women's March, various Black Lives Matter rallies, anti-Trump protests and a Pulse nightclub shooting vigil at Center for Civil and Human Rights over years. He is also kwn to sign for politicians like Rep. Lewis, Gov. Brian Kemp and t long ago he signed Georgia goverr's press conference on Hurricane Dorian at GEMA.
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Cowan previously told an international media outlet that making langu accessible to community has been his passion and it's a privilege to break down communicator barrier. In year 2017 Cowan also became first deaf person to be named Grand Marshal of Atlanta Pride after working as an interpreter at celebration since 2000. As soon as Cowan learned that his performance has gone viral he took on Twitter to thank DiMarco and posted a picture of himself with him.
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Netizens were quick to respond and praise him for his work.
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19:19 IST, October 22nd 2019