Anna Taggaro

Anna Taggaro, played by Daniella Alonso, is often hailed as the first bi character of color in a recurring role on US television. She appeared in 11 episodes of season 2 of One Tree Hill (2003 – 2012). 

She is initially introduced as a potential love interest for Lucas, having moved to Tree Hill to escape rumors that she is gay. Although their romance soon fizzles, she and Lucas become good friends. 

She also becomes good friends with Peyton. After misreading the signs, she kisses Peyton only to find that Peyton is straight. 

Eventually, Anna gains the courage to come out to her friends and parents and moves back to her original school. She is very clear about the fact that she is bi, although she described herself as both gay and bisexual throughout the season; however, creator Mark Schwahn clearly states that she is bi. 

There’s still more of a bias towards [bisexual] characters. I see support groups for people on both ends of the spectrum, but none for people in the middle. I just felt like this character, seemingly without a country, was a very compelling character. I really felt for her dilemma, and when you connect emotionally to a character, it opens up so many avenues for a writer to write. I was really rooting for Anna and I felt like that was the best way to go.^[1]