See the list of Pinay transgender women who are confidently beautiful with a heart.
Writer-content creator-actress Mela Franco Habijan starred with Thea Tolentino in the 2018 Kapuso drama series 'Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko.'
Born Erick, Mela's chosen name is rooted from the word "melanin" which is the pigment that gives skin and hair its dark hue. Aside from being a proud transwoman, she's also a proud morena!
Kevin Balot brought pride to the country when she won the 2012 Miss International Queen, a pageant for transgender women held in Thailand.
Kevin also received movie offers in Thailand.
Geena Rocero is a Filipino American supermodel and the founder of Gender Proud, an advocacy that aims to stand up for the rights of transgender people worldwide. She started competing in beauty pageants as early as 15 years old.
Geena thanks President Barack Obama for declaring June 2016 as LGBT pride month.
BB Gandanghari came out in a reality show in the year 2006. She flew to United States and came back to announce her new identity after 3 years. BB is also known as a LGBT advocate and a transgender actress.
BB Gandanghari successfully had her name and sex legally changed in the United States.
Angelina Mead King is the wife of Joey Mead, she is known to be a YouTuber and car enthusiast. Angelina disclosed her gender identity to the public on July 3, 2016.
Angelina is a living testament of the age old adage - 'the truth will set you free.'
Francine Garcia won the title Super Sireyna 2013 in 'Eat Bulaga' and competed at the Miss International Queen 2015.
Aside from competing in pageants, another passion of Francine is acting. She has starred in various TV series in GMA.
Trixie Maristela won the title of Miss International Queen 2015.
Her name made waves on social media when she called out an establishment for refusing to let her in because of her gender identity.
Xtina Superstar works as a DJ in the nightclub scene.
When she's not behind the DJ booth, she poses for various magazines.
Mimi Juareza is a well-known indie actress.
She was hailed as the Best Actor for Cinemalaya 2013 with the entry 'Quick Change.'
Ate Glow first became the premiere impersonator for former Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Ate Glow, whose off-screen name is Renee Hampshire, is now living happily with her husband in the UK.
Fitness model Peru Morena became the first ever grand winner of the modeling competition, 'The Fiercest of Them All.'
Peru surprised her fans and cast mates alike when she disclosed her gender identity to everyone. Ultimately, she was accepted with open arms by those who love her.
Jiggly Caliente represented the Philippines when she competed on the fourth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Many fell in love with her fun personality and touching backstory.
After the competition, Jiggly Caliente came out as transgender woman and goes by Bianca Castro when not in drag.
Nicole Guevarra Flores won over the judges at Super Sireyna Philippines 2018 and Super Sireyna Worldwide 2018 with her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent!
Aside from a crown and sash, she is also happy to have earned her father's love and acceptance.
With her hilarious jokes and Beyoncé-like vocals, it's easy to fall in love with Donita Nose's charms.
And someone did fall deeply in love with Donita and he is none other than Ricky Conde, her non-showbiz boyfriend of three years.
Kaladkaren Davila was able to build a TV career for herself when a video of her impersonating news anchor Karen Davila went viral.
She's happily in love with her "Monkey," her unnamed British boyfriend of five years.