Raymond Gutierrez received overflowing support and love from celebrities after coming out as gay on Sunday, August 1, through a magazine cover.
On Monday, the 37-year-old TV host officially announced that he is part of the LGBTQ community in an Instagram post. He also encourages others who feel alone to love themselves and acknowledge their feelings.
“[This is] why I’m sharing my story now. Because if there’s one thing I learned this past year and a half is that life is fleeting. I want to encourage those who feel alone that it’s never too late to love yourself, acknowledge those feelings, and face your fears — because it feels damn good to be on the other side.”
For Raymond, “sexuality shouldn’t define who you are and it should never hinder your greatness.”
“For me personally, being in touch with my masculine and feminine side allowed me to push boundaries creatively and create magic with the projects I do. So to those saying ‘we knew,’ you never knew my story and my struggles,” he said.
“And if you’re reading this and you feel like you’re alone, I want to let you know that I went through the same things — you will be loved, your feelings are valid, and those who truly love you will stick around,” he added.
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His twin brother Richard showed his support by commenting three heart emojis on his post.
Meanwhile, his sister Ruffa Gutierrez commented, “Love you Mond”.
Raymond’s sister-in-law Sarah Lahbati was also proud of him for finally coming out.
“So proud! Love you” Sarah said.
Among Raymond’s support are his friends Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, Isabelle Daza, Bianca Gonzalez, Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy, and Carla Humphries.
Anne Curtis: “Love you mondy!!!! I’m so proud of you!”
Angel Locsin: “Go mond”
Isabelle Daza: “I am so PROUD of you”
Bianca King: “I’m so happy for you Mond. And grateful to have witnessed your journey! I love you!”
Liz Uy: “I am the happiest!!! I love you even more!”
Cristalle Belo: “Mond! definitely paving the way and giving courage to many! So proud of the person you’ve become”
Bubbles Paraiso: “Love you forever”
Wil Dasovich: “Well said”
Joey Mead King: “Living and being your higher self.. in your truth”
Solenn Heussaff: “Love always”
Bianca Gonzalez: “Monddyyyy!”
Bianca King: “I’m so happy for you Mond. And grateful to have witnessed your journey! I love you!”
Georgina Wilson: “Love you Mondy forever”
Others also include Jake Cuenca, Kylie Verzosa, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Denise Laurel, Mariel Rodriguez, Bianca Gonzalez, Jolina Magdangal, Camille Prats, Chito Miranda, Wil Dasovich, Chynna Ortaleza, Alex Diaz, Bret Jackson, and Bianca King.
