The birth of Caitlyn Jenner and other great LGBT news
EVEN in this day and age, the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) community continues to battle ignorance, hate and discrimination. But little and big successes continue to be achieved. Here are just some of them—from seemingly small steps to undeniably huge milestones.
Welcome, Caitlyn Jenner!
Bruce Jenner is no more. The one-time Olympic decathlon gold medalist just debuted as Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of the latest issue of Vanity Fair magazine, wearing a corset.
As expected, some people don’t agree with the transition, but feedback has mostly been supportive and positive, including those from family.
What’s next for Caitlyn? A docu-series on the E! network, which will make people think she’s doing it for money, but will also, more importantly, inspire a lot of other people.
Local version of ‘L’ word
Remember when GMA 7 made a brilliant move in the gay-theme “My Husband’s Lover”? Well, the broadcast network is at it again. This time, though, it is producing a series with a lesbian love story, and we’re loving everything about it since it premiered a month ago.
The characters are varied and interesting (there’s even a gay character apart from all the lesbians—both butch and femme, of course), a lot of the issues are relatable (the superconservative and controlling parents, for example), and the portrayals are amazing: Katrina Halili is amusing as a crazy, clingy lipstick lesbian ex, while Glaiza de Castro is so good she’s not just a potential nominee for acting awards from this project but also deserves a congratulatory pat on the back from all the lesbians out there.
One for (the) Team
Remember the local gay mag Icon? It’s all right if you don’t, because it folded up a long time ago. Fortunately, there’s a new one in town: Team, which recently launched its first issue with couple Vince Uy and Niño Gaddi on the cover. Props to the Team team for keeping gay readers in mind and giving them an option. We know it ain’t easy pushing a gay magazine, especially if you’re an independent publisher.
Manila Luzon in Manila
Most famous for being the runner-up in the third season of “Ru- Paul’s Drag Race,” this drag queen is heading to the Philippines to headline The Pride Party at O Bar in Ortigas this June 20. This is the reality star’s first time to hold a show in Manila, so make sure to come and see him (hopefully) perform hit singles “Hot Couture” and “Best XXXcessory.”