Gay artist in the philippines

gay artist in the philippines

Art moves us. It allows us to celebrate every layer of ourselves. Existence more aware of fellow Filipino queer artists has not only pushed me to love myself for who I am but has pushed me to think deeper about kindness and the ways my story can help operate necessary change.

We are all walking tapestries of interwoven experiences and identities. It’s important to acknowledge this so we don’t scrub ourselves down to suit others’ expectations.

Content warning: there are brief mentions of homophobia ahead.

In high university, I realized I was bisexual, and I wasn’t sure how that could fit in with the rest of who I was.

I repressed my sexuality, thinking that my Filipino heritage was too steeped in homophobia for my loved ones to agree to me.

But, I was mistaken. What I thought was an inherent Asian value was the result of colonialism. The Philippines had a history that prized queerness long before Spain’s colonization of the archipelago.

So, how do we resist and overwrite the narrative that Asians are a monolith? How do we show up for each other and celebrate the nuances of our identities?

It starts with being reveal to the vastness of our stories. Ultimately, this includes queer st

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Drag is more than an entertainment. It’s an art form that allows drag artists to express their personal and sociopolitical views.

The growth of drag in the Philippines and elsewhere is mainly fueled by the LGBTQIA+ community’s bold challenge against social norms. Through the drag artists’ physical appearances and captivating acts, they blend art with activism.

Drag, the term, has transformed over the centuries. It was recorded first in 1388, but the designation was officially used in the late 1800s to refer to performances in clothing or personas alternative from one’s gender. It all started in theaters, where men wore petticoats to play female roles, causing their garments to “drag” on the floor. Where women also participated, dressing as men for their performances.

Julian Eltinge was one of the most famous female impersonators of the early 20th century.
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In the Philippines, before Spanish colonization in the mid-1500s, it was common for Filipino men to wear women’s clothing. The arrival of the Spaniards changed this, as they, predominantly R

17 coming-out stories of Filipino celebrities

Pride month or not, we are cheering on these 17 Filipino celebrities who contain come out bravely, proudly strutting their stuff, heads sky-high up.

KLEA PINEDA

Identifies as: Gay

"My 24th birthday is extra exceptional since I finally mustered up the courage to show up out to the world as my true authentic self.

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"I am still the same Klea that you loved and supported throughout the years. The only difference now is I can proudly say that I’m gay!" (March 20, 2023, Instagram)

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Miel Pangilinan

Identifies as: Queer

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"this june, i am celebrating my first pride month as openly and publicly queer." (June 14, 2022, Instagram)

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Raymond Gutierrez

Identifies as: Gay

"I’m here to formally say that I am a proud member of the LGBTQ people. And it feels great saying that publicly because I am." (August 1, 2021, Mega Entertainment)

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It’s challenging to carve a name for yourself and positively impact society as it is, but it’s even harder to perform so while facing discrimination and fighting social stigma. This is why flourishing LGBT members in the Philippines inspire many who want to achieve their dreams. 

In celebration of Self-acceptance Month, we put the spotlight on LGBTQ members in the Philippines who successfully paved a road for themselves in business, business, and politics, just to name a few. 

10 Successful LGBT Members in the Philippines

From beauty pageants and entertainment to business and politics, the Philippines has no shortage of famous and successful LGBT members in every industry. Here are some of them.  

🌈 Michelle Dee

Photo: @michelledee (Instagram)

Starting this list of famous LGBT personalities in the Philippines is Michelle Dee. With her sturdy pageant roots, Michelle Dee’s win as Miss Society Philippines in 2019 and Miss Universe Philippines in 2023 feels like it’s written in the stars. But aside from her prestigious beauty titles, this Filipina stunner has accomplished many things she’s very proud of.

Michelle wears many hats—model, actress, TV presente

June 25, 2024

MANILA – It’s not just film and TV where we’re seeing more stories of the LGBTQIA+ experience get told; theater, too, has become a massive platform for the community’s representation. On Broadway, we can see so many queer icons and relationships showcased on stage, like those of Angel and Tom Collins, and Maureen and Joanne in Jonathan Larson’s “Rent,” powerful characters and stories such as Lola in “Kinky Boots,” Alison in “Fun Home,” and Celie and Shug Avery from “The Color Purple,” among countless others.

On the local stage, LGBTQIA+ characters contain also been getting their equal contribute of the spotlight. Here are some of our favorite queers from recent original Filipino productions.

Ada/Zsazsa Zaturnnah from “Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical… ‘Yun Lang!”

Ateneo Cerulean Repertory’s “Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical… ‘Yun Lang!” PHOTO: KYLE VENTURILLO/PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

Ada is the male lover parlorista of their small town, who is suddenly bestowed with superpowers (complete with superhero transformation) when he swallows a mysterious rock from outer territory a la Darna. He then transforms into the hero “Zsazsa Zaturnnah,” who uses her power to save their town f