Troy Kotsur, is also deaf and appeared on the program. Here, they discuss their experiences on the show. How do you feel about having been the first deaf person to be the star of a TV program?

Troy Kotsur says he has seen Deaf representation ... “You know, I’ve been on TV shows in the past, and I feel like we had to educate Hollywood and now I’m seeing more and more opportunities ...

From Troy Kotsur's start in theater ... Deaf people on stage and TV and film can have more opportunities. I'm excited to help them," Kotsur tells PEOPLE exclusively via interpreter Justin Maurer.

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