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Successful Filipino Gays
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Today’s generation in terms of sexuality is very different. Individuals belong to the third sex, especially the gays, are now starting to fight for their rights as a human being and make names in the industry that could be proud of. Unlike before, they are being discriminated and ashamed by most of the people and couldn‘t see much of their talents and abilities. Here in the Philippines, these kind of incidences is ubiquitous, that can be seen everywhere. People make fun of them and don’t accept them in the society as a normal human endeavour. But still, they do not tolerate those kinds of intrigues and discrimination. Yet, they set it as an inspiration to do better to fulfill their goals and to make a name in the society. There are already many gay personalities who are now successful in different aspects especially in the field of Show business and in the fashion world.

One of them is Boy Abunda, who is a TV host, publicist, talent manager and celebrity endorser. He is known as the “King of Talk” in local show business. He failed to finish Business Management in Ateneo de Manila due to the death of his father. So he left Ateneo and work for different jobs to support himself. Until such a big break in being a public relations consultant turned into a talk show host. Even he is now a successful person, he still wanted to finished his studies. In 2009, he graduated at Philippine Women’s University with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Master of Arts in Communication Arts in 2011.

Maryo J. delos Reyes created his name in the movies industry, wherein he his knowned to be a prestige director. One of his most successful directed movie is the “Magnifico” starring Jiro Manio. He was awarded Best Director for that movie in 2003 Film Academy of the Philippines. He’s not only a good director in movies but also he directs TV shows like Rosalinda, Impostora and others.

Ogie Diaz makes his name in the Show

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