Philippines gay actors

ph. So, yun, nakita ko na yung something missing." (February 17, 2016, Tonight With Boy Abunda)

ICE SEGUERRA

Identifies as: Transgender man

She publicly came out as a lesbian on August 18, 2007.

“Kasi before as lesbian, ang dami ko pa rin questions na hindi matanong sa akin.

Let’s take this month of pride to celebrate the brave and inspiring personalities who are rallying for the freedom to love in our country.

Expand your knowledge of the local drag scene by reading this list of Filipino drag queens. Margielyn Didal won everybody’s hearts when she placed 7th in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics yet maintained a positive energy.

Parang lahat is an experiment. Michelle Dee – Miss Universe Philippines 2023

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Image credit: @michelledee via Instagram

Michelle Dee is perhaps one of the most popular names right now, recently being crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023.

After her win, the beauty queen came out as bisexual in an exclusive interview with Mega Magazine.

Dee said she didn’t reveal her sexuality during the pageant to avoid clouding people’s judgment and to keep the attention on her advocacy, autism awareness.

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Kumbaga it answered a lot of questions.” (August 17, 2014, Aquino & Abunda Tonight)

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BB GANDANGHARI

Identifies as: Transgender woman

"Kahit hindi ka nagme-makeup, kahit hindi ka tumitili, nasa puso yung pagiging gay.

She’s known for her powerful voice which is showcased in her popular song “Come In Out Of The Rain”.

Regis came out as a lesbian in 2021 after a video of her casually belting “Come In Out Of The Rain” at home went viral on TikTok,

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7. Angelina Mead King – professional race car driver

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Image credit: @angiemeadking via Instagram

Angelina Mead King is a professional race car driver and business owner, just like she was prior to her transition.

She came out as a trans woman in 2016, announcing her chosen name on social media.

She’s the founder of Gender Proud, a media production company that puts the spotlight on transgender narratives.

Rocero also recently published a book, Horse Barbie, which details her experience as a trans woman in the Philippines and in the US.

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Filipino LGBTQ personalities to support

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These are not the only Filipino LGBTQ personalities worth supporting.

For the nth time, I am Pansexual." (September 12, 2020, Twitter)

DEIRDRE veneracion

Identifies as: Lesbian

To her dad Ian Veneracion: "I like girls." (March 5, 2020, Magandang Buhay)

PAOLO BALLESTEROS

Identifies as: Gay

"Ako kasi yung tao na kung ano yung nakikita mo, ganun kasi pananaw ko, e, sa sarili ako.

It was the opposite of everything that I felt before." (June 19, 2017, Instagram and Twitter)

Prince Stefan

Identifies as: Gay

"I appreciate the people who are happy for me. Kokoy De Santos

An Indie film veteran, Kokoy De Santos is a rising star to watch.

And it feels great saying that publicly because I am." (August 1, 2021, Mega Entertainment)

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Markki stroem

Identifies as: Demisexual

"My sexuality is based on the person I love, not based on the person on actual sex organ." (December 12, 2021, Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Kyo Quijano

Identifies as: Pansexual

"So let's get one thing straight, I definitely am not.

Edits have been made by the PEP.ph editors. There are many more celebrities as well as everyday Filipinos who deserve the spotlight, not only this Pride Month but year-round. Coco Martin

Coco Martin initially explored gay roles in indie films, showcasing both his talent and fearlessness. Sabi nga nila, kung saan ka magiging maligaya, doon ka." (July 17, 2016, Philippine Entertainment Portal)

angelina king

Identifies as: Transgender woman

Tagging his wife, she writes: "Best hangover cure @joeymead."

Joey Mead: "Freedom" (July 2, 2016, Instagram)

Rosanna Roces

Identifies as: Bisexual

"Alam mo rin kung paano ako magpalit ng lalaki noon, parang nagpapalit lang ng damit.

Siyempre, nene pa ako nun, now, I’m a lady!" (August 21, 2019, Philippine Entertainment Portal at The Panti Sisters presscon)

Alex Diaz

Identifies as: Bisexual

"Never again will I be shackled by the fear of what might be said about who I am for fear of losing my career and instead, I will seek help, heal and champion change, acceptance and representation for the bisexual community and/or anyone who is met with prejudice in our society." (October 22, 2019, Instagram)

Issa Pressman

Identifies as: Bisexual

"My family is quite small and we're only four in the family.

The actor was in the children’s gag show alongside actresses Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes.

In 2019, Jallorina came out as gay and now identifies as trans and non-binary, with the pronouns she/her.

Recently, the actor made a call on Twitter to let trans actors play trans characters. In the same year, she was also included in TIME magazine’s 25 Most Influential Teens in 2018.

Didal just got engaged to her long-time girlfriend this year.

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Filipino LGBTQ Personalities

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Queer people are not unheard of in the Philippines. Therefore, the portrayal of gay characters in movies and TV shows, whether by straight or gay actors, serves as a crucial step toward normalizing the lives of Filipino gay men.

Here in this list are contemporary Filipino male actors who portrayed gay roles in one or several movie/TV series.