BB Gandanghari is just waiting for the right time to meet his/her family

BB Gandanghari's arrival at the "Tribute to the Oscars" event of Velvet, held at the Ayala Museum in Makati, created quite a stir. He did not have any participation in the photo exhibit; everyone wanted to have a photo taken with him The "newly-transformed" celebrity, who claimed that her true identity as Rustom Padilla is already dead, was ecstatic about the reactions he's been getting from the people. In an interview with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), BB exclaimed: "What can I say, I'm very happy!" Looking back, the 43-year-old star said that coming out of the closet was a long process for him. His decision to finally tell everyone about his sexual preferences came after his short stay in New York. "It's really a process," BB told PEP. "Of course, eventually, I faced the reality in New York. When people, parang mga kaibigan na nakilala ko doon, parang all of a sudden, everyone is calling me BB." He also clarified that changing his name has nothing to do about his future projects. It's really part of her transformation process. He stressed, "Because my first name is Binibini, BB for short. That's my personal name. It's not any role, not any project, that's my personal name." And BB wants to be referred to as a she, so from hereon, he will be a "she." STAYING AWAY FROM NEGATIVE COMMENTS. While many appreciated the new BB Gandanghari, some were not too happy to the point of ridiculing the way she dresses, talks, and walks. BB, who arrived at the party clad in a red top over a long black skirt, chose to ignore the negative comments. When we related to her the comment of stand-up comedian Vice Ganda about her "baduy and mismatched” outfits, BB just smiled and said, "Really? That's sad. As far as I know, this is from New York." Then she added in jest, "Huwag ninyong tutularan, bad example. You don't do that." As for her love life, BB said it's not her priority. She added, "I'm very busy with work. Yeah, I meet a lot of people but nothing serious, just meet and greet." CLEARING SOME ISSUES. PEP also took the chance to hear BB's side about the alleged commotion she caused at the Embassy Club in The Fort Taguig, where she was spotted wearing a "super-super short shorts." BB just shook her head and stated, "I don't go out." How about an old issue about an actor named Alvin Fortuna who claims that he was played around by BB when she was still Rustom Padilla? Alvin said in an interview that he was allegedly asked to do some sex scenes in the movie by Rustom, who was supposedly producing and directing. But in the end, Rustom told the newcomer that it was just a test shoot and the film was shelved. BB was surprised when PEP asked her if she knows the guy. She just said, "With BB? I think you're talking to the wrong person." Another unsettled issue in her life involves her family. During the interview, we told her that her mother Eva Carino and brother Robin Padilla had already spoken to the media and press, saying the she has their full support. Upon hearing this, a smile lit up BB's face as she said, "I never believed otherwise." She continued, "I'm happy. I mean, you know, at this point, I don't want complications, alam mo 'yon... Kaya kung anuman 'yong mga naririnig-rinig ko, I don't want that. I just wish peace especially with my family. I miss them, actually." Since BB mentioned missing her family, does she have plans of visiting them soon? She answered, "Of course, we're just waiting for that moment. Naghahanap lang ng free time to get together." - Philippine Entertainment Portal