Jesi Corcuera, a transman and former contestant on ‘StarStruck’ and ‘Pinoy Big Brother,’ has taken a bold step in his personal life by announcing that he is expecting his first child.
The news, which Jesi revealed on Instagram on October 5, 2024, surprised many, especially given his role as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
In an interview with Boy Abunda on ‘Fast Talk’, Jesi discussed his decision to get pregnant, explaining that it was a choice he had been contemplating for years. “Bago kami mag-together again, nauna na yung plano ko na magka-baby na… nagpupunta na ako sa hospital,” Jesi shared.
The ‘StarStruck’ alum revealed that his pregnancy was made possible through artificial insemination, as he was unable to conceive naturally. “Hindi ko kayang gawin natural way. So, artificial insemination,” he explained.
Jesi emphasized that his decision to carry a child stemmed from his evolving understanding of parenthood, which deepened as he took on the role of father to Camille’s children. “Kasi pagtayo ko bilang tatay ng mga anak ni Camille ang daming realization Tito Boy, Bago mabuo ang isang bata mayroong mama at papa… Hindi nagma-mattter kung ano ang kasarian mo para maging isang magulang.”
The actor also admitted that part of his motivation to become a parent came from personal fears and emotions. “May mga pagkakataon po kasi na di ko naiintindihan si Camille as a parent, may times nagseselos ako, isa ‘yun sa reason and ‘pag tumatanda ka na natatakot ka maging mag-isa,” he said, adding that these feelings drove his desire to start a family.
Jesi and Camille are expecting a baby girl. When asked how he plans to explain his unique family setup to his daughter, Jesi confidently replied, “Simple lang po siguro, maiintindihan niya na hindi man pareho ng iba na may mama at papa at least ako kaya ko na siya. Hindi ko kailangan mag-transform ng dalawang tao para mahalin siya.”
Jesi’s journey as a transman who chose to carry a child has sparked conversations about gender roles in parenting and what it means to create a family.
