- The gay community continues to grow and be strong despite the negativity around them
- LGBTQ+ people in the Philippine show business are now out and proud
We will not get tired of saying and propagating that #LoveWins. It knows no gender and status in life so anyone can love who they want to freely. It is no secret that in Philippine showbiz, there are some members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer). Although some of them came out and caused a shock, it’s nice that people accept them for who they are, right?
Let’s talk about lesbians! They are the ones who prefer their fellow women than their opposite gender. There’s only a few of them in the local scene and we will give you a run over of their notable transformation and coming out stories!
Jessie Corcuera
Former “StarStruck” contestant and “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Jessie Corcuera is among the Filipino celebrities who bravely faced the struggle of becoming a transman.
In 2007, he joined Kapuso’s artista search has admitted that he underwent surgery to become a transman in 2013 when he came out inside the house of reality show “Pinoy Big Brother.”
Jesi imparted a message to everyone through his past interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), “Ang pagiging isang mabuting tao, hindi nakabase sa sexualidad o kung anumang kasarian. Para maging mabuti ka, kailangan ipakita na pantay-pantay. Gusto kong i-spread sa lahat yung equality. Hindi mo kailangang tingnan ang kasarian ng tao kung gusto mo man siyang kilalanin, lahat yan dapat pantay-pantay.”
He added that a transman is described as, “pinanganak na babae pero puso at isip niya, lalaki siya na nag-undergo ng HRT o hormone replacement therapy. Then nag-undergo ng transplant or surgery.”
Just last July, he expressed his support for fellow transman Jake Zyrus through a positive tweet about the controversial name change.
Aiza Seguerra
Aiza Seguerra debuted in showbiz as the winner of “Eat Bulaga” segment “Little Miss Philippines” back in 1987. He became a child star starring in several movies and TV shows. Aiza also is known for his classic OPM songs such as “Pagdating Ng Panahon.”
He came out as lesbian in 2007, and shared the difficulty at the time. Despite the negativity of some audience, he remained thankful because he was accepted by his parents.
In an interview with ABS-CBN, he shared, “Pero the mere fact that my mom, my dad, my brother love me for who I am, it makes me stronger. ‘Di man ako tanggap ng maraming tao, the people I love, nire-respeto ang choices ko.”
Aiza is now married to his wife, model and actress Liza Dino. He was recently appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Chairperson of the National Youth Commission.
Jake Zyrus
The most controversial of them all, the former international artist Charice Pempengco and his transitioning from a lesbian to a transman earlier this year.
In his interview with Rappler, Jake shared that ever since he was a child he knew he’s a transgender. “Feeling ko [noon] na I’m gonna come out as a lesbian because feeling ko nung time na ‘yon, sabi ko, either bakla or tomboy ang nare-recognize,” he explained. “Kahit na, dati, i-explain mo na lalaki ako, [ang sasabihin sa akin], ‘Hindi, tomboy ka eh.’ Parang ‘yon lang ‘yung meron.”
In the process of his transformation, Jake went under the knife to become more of a man. Jake undergone removal of breast or Mastectomy and admitted to taking testosterone shots.
Up until now, many still ridicule him for choosing to be himself. Despite that, Jake stays positive because of the strength he gets from fans and loved ones.
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