Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad
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Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad (born 3 May 1949) is a Norwegian physician and sexologist
who is also known as one of Norway
's most prominent transpersons. Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad was originally known as just Esben Benestad, but often publishes work in the name which includes her alias Esther Pirelli, the name which is often used by the media. Even though the Justice Department
originally refused to issue supplementary identity documents in the name of Benestad's alter ego
, the local police eventually issued some unofficial documents.
Benestad is married to sexologist Elsa Almås and is the father of the film director Even Benestad
. Even Benestad made the documentary Alt om min far about his father.
In 2007, he took part in the realty TV series Skal vi danse
and was voted out after four episodes. He told the talk show God kveld, Norge!
that he was sometimes mobbed by the judges because they criticised his identity while dancing.
Benestad has been a minor political candidate for the Liberal Party.
Sexology
Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality, including human sexual interests, behavior, and function. The term does not generally refer to the non-scientific study of sex, such as political analysis or social criticism....
who is also known as one of Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
's most prominent transpersons. Esben Esther Pirelli Benestad was originally known as just Esben Benestad, but often publishes work in the name which includes her alias Esther Pirelli, the name which is often used by the media. Even though the Justice Department
Minister of Justice and the Police (Norway)
In Norway, the Minister of Justice and the Police is the head of the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Justice and the Police and a member of Government of Norway. Current minister is Grete Faremo of the Norwegian Labour Party who is part of the second cabinet Stoltenberg...
originally refused to issue supplementary identity documents in the name of Benestad's alter ego
Alter ego
An alter ego is a second self, which is believe to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality. The term was coined in the early nineteenth century when dissociative identity disorder was first described by psychologists...
, the local police eventually issued some unofficial documents.
Benestad is married to sexologist Elsa Almås and is the father of the film director Even Benestad
Even Benestad
Even Benestad is a Norwegian documentary film director. Benestad studied cinematography at Oslo Film and Television Academy. His first feature-length documentary All About My Father , which was winner of the "Best Film" award at the Amanda Awards in 2002...
. Even Benestad made the documentary Alt om min far about his father.
In 2007, he took part in the realty TV series Skal vi danse
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
and was voted out after four episodes. He told the talk show God kveld, Norge!
God kveld, Norge!
God kveld Norge is a Norwegian celebrity and entertainment program hosted by Dorthe Skappel since it was launched on TV2 in 1997. Its title transelates to "Good Evening Norway".-Crew in God kveld Norge:*Dorthe Skappel...
that he was sometimes mobbed by the judges because they criticised his identity while dancing.
Benestad has been a minor political candidate for the Liberal Party.