Jason Costello

Jason Costello
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Victoria Atkin
Duration	2010–2011
First appearance	2 August 2010
Last appearance	1 December 2011
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Paul Marquess
Spin-off appearances	Hollyoaks Later (2010)
In-universe information Occupation Student Father Carl Costello Mother Heidi Costello Brothers Riley Costello Seth Costello Half-sisters Jem Costello Grandfathers Silas Blissett Grandmothers Joan Blissett Uncles Trev Costello Aunts Wendy Blissett Nephews Bobby Costello Phoenix Costello Other relatives Mitzeee Minniver Trish Minniver Maxine Minniver Minnie Minniver

Jason Costello (previously Jasmine Costello) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Victoria Atkin. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 2 August 2010 and was introduced by series producer Paul Marquess as a member of the yet to be established Costello family.

Jason is a transgender boy, and the first character in the soap opera to experience gender dysphoria. Originally introduced as Jasmine, the character eventually reveals that he wishes to be known as Jason, and legally changes his name. Jason's storyline prominently explores the secrecy and trials of his romantic relationship with Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke), a straight character who originally developed an attraction to Jason as Jasmine. Jason departed from Hollyoaks on 1 December 2011.