Celebrities who are proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community

On her birthday, March 19, 2023, Klea Pineda revealed on Instagram that she is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She shared, "My 24th birthday is extra special since I finally mustered up the courage to come out to the world as my true authentic self. Masasabi ko na ito na ang pinakamatapang na desisyon na nagawa ko sa buong buhay ko. I want the world to know that I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community."

As Raymond Gutierrez himself said in his IG caption, his public coming out has “been a long time coming.” For years, many have speculated about Raymond's sexual orientation, and although Raymond emphasized that he never hid his true identity, it was through his August 2021 feature on MEGA Entertainment that he finally publicly confirmed that he is gay.

Before joining and becoming one of the hosts of 'Eat Bulaga,' Allan K was a singer, stand-up comedian, and performer. Today, aside from hosting, he also manages Koban, a Japanese restaurant in Quezon City.

A phenomenal child star in the '80s to early '90s who went on hiatus for a couple of years, Ice surprised everyone upon his return to showbiz as an openly gay singer and songwriter. His hit song "Pagdating Ng Panahon" stamped his place in the music industry. Today, Ice is happily married to theater actress Liza Diño.

Boy Abunda or fondly called "Tito Boy" is among the country's top talk show hosts. He is an active advocate of the LGBT rights.

The premier fashion designer Rajo Laurel is well-known for designing world-class quality garments. He is notable not only for creating one-of-a-kind pieces but also for mounting exhibits that showcase the talent of his fellow designers.

Monique, an exemplary Filipina theater actress and performer, rose to international fame when she became the understudy of Leah Salonga for Miss Saigon's Kim. Monique announced that she was openly gay during a violence against woman event in 2012.

BB Gandanghari was formerly known as Rustom Padilla in showbiz. He became controversial after coming out via a reality television program back in 2006. Today, BB Gandanghari has undergone a total transformation to become a transgender woman.

Danton Remoto has been making a name for himself as an award winning writer even before he became the chairman of the LGBT group Ang Ladlad. He is a firm advocate of gender equality.

Formerly known as Charice Pempengco, her vocal prowess was first seen on YouTube. When American host Ellen DeGeneres saw her videos online, she was invited to the show and became an instant hit. Since then, she has been making rounds in the international TV scene, guesting on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' 'Glee,' and 'The Paul O'Grady Show' in London. She became controversial back in 2013 when she openly admitted that she was gay. In June 2017, he has adopted the name Jake Zyrus and disclosed that he had had both breasts removed.

Often referred to as the "Trending Beki" of 'Celebrity Bluff,' Boobay already had the makings of a promising comedian even before he joined the same game show. He adds color to everyone's day through his comedic acts, witty commentaries, and hilarious rapport through the programs he has been a part of.

Ex-sexy star Rosanna Roces came out as bisexual in a TV interview with Boy Abunda. Osang claimed in the said interview that after a slew of affairs with different men, she felt that something was amiss. When she reconnected with a previous girlfriend from 27 years ago; she felt whole once more. Osang married Blessy Arias in December 2016.

Much like his contemporaries Boobay and Ate Gay, theater, TV, and film actor Joey Paras also performs in drag for great comedic effect. When not on-screen, Joey works behind the scenes as a writer and director for various films.

Ate Gay's expertise in impersonating the Superstar Nora Aunor became his ticket to success. Aside from being a popular stand-up comedian, Ate Gay is making a buzz online because of his viral mash-up music videos and performances.

John Lapus, better known as Sweet, is an actor, host, and comedian most known for his shocking showbiz exposes and death-defying dance moves when he hosted 'Showbiz Central' in GMA 7.

Fashion designer Francis Libiran has been making waves all over the world for his opulent gowns and designs, he even appeared as a guest on 'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 22 last November 2015 when they featured his collection. One of his most known works is Pauleen Luna-Sotto's wedding gown. Here he is with his partner Christian Mark Jacobs.

He's sexy and he knows it. Sky Teotico's boyish good looks have ladies swooning all over his Instagram selfies.

Comedian Jon Santos grew up in a heavily-decorated military family but young Jon had his eyes on a different kind of decoration, one that involves feathers, sequins, and stage lights. To his surprise, Jon's family accepted him with open arms when he came out as gay.

Joel Cruz made a name for himself by creating a perfume empire in his company: Aficionado Germany Perfume, the leading Philippine-made perfume in the market. Aside from being a perfume magnate, Joel also made conversation on the topic of in vitro fertilization as he grows a family of twins through the process. Look at their irresistible photos!

Transwoman Trixie Maristela made the country proud when she won the prestigious pageant 2015 Miss International Queen in Pattaya, Thailand. She also competed in 'Eat Bulaga's' Super Sireyna where she placed first runner-up. Aside from being an all-around beauty, Trixie has been using her platform to voice out trans-related issues and advocate for the LGBT community.

Not only is Vice Ganda a fierce comedian on stage, he is also a fierce advocate of LGBT rights.

The LGBT community welcomed Paolo Ballesteros with open arms once he started hinting about his same-sex relationship online.

BJ Pascual is one of the most sought-after photographers in the Philippines and is responsible for a lot of the iconic pictures of our favorite stars.

Manila Luzon is a Filipino-American drag queen who has captured the hearts of many with their fun and glamorous looks.

Sinon Loresca reigns as the King of the Catwalk. He slays every runway he stomps on.

Tim Yap's engagement video with Javi Martinez went viral and the positive comments from everyone flooded the celebrity couple. The two were married last January 1, 2018, in an intimate ceremony in New York.

Geraldine Roman made history as the first openly transgender woman elected to the congress of the Philippines.

Angelina Mead-King's happy marriage to her wife Joey proves that love knows no gender.

Mark Bautista is a singer, actor and commercial model from Cagayan de Oro City. His big break in showbiz came when he joined the 'Star For A Night' competition. Mark was also part of Kapuso shows, 'SOP,''Party Pilipinas,' 'Dwarfina,' 'Legacy, 'Sunday All Stars,' among others. He also made it in the international scene via the musical 'Here Lies Love,' playing the role of Ferdinand Marcos. In February 2018, Mark confessed in his book 'Beyond the Mark' that he is bisexual and shared his "bromance" story that titillated the showbiz industry.

On April 21, 2019, Filipino-Canadian YouTuber Mikey Bustos came out to his 120K followers that he is proud to be part of the LGBT Community

Amid accusations of making an indecent proposal through Instagram, actor/celebrity influencer Alex Diaz admits to being bisexual in a lengthy Instagram post. Part of it read, “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.”

Rhap Salazar proudly shares his beach photo with his favorite person on Instagram on April 6, 2020. When asked by PEP.ph if the guy in the photo is his boyfriend, Rhap replied, 'Yes, that's him." This is not the first time Rhap opened up about his gender preference. On February 14, 2020, the singer also posted a photo with his boyfriend with the caption, "Today, let us celebrate LOVE."

StarStruck alumnus Prince Stefan came out as gay in 2016 after years of speculation about his sexuality. Prince was in a relationship with model Paolo Amores.

Little Miss Philippines 2004 Issa Pressman, the younger sister of actress Yassi Pressman, came out as bisexual in a toothpaste commercial. When the commercial was shown, Issa was in a relationship with Marga Bermudez, a singer who is more popularly known as Marga On the Mic.

'Pinoy Big Brother' housemate Fifth Solomon admitted that he is bisexual in one of the show's episode in 2014.

Peruvian-Japanese model Sebastian Castro revealed that he is gay after the music video of his song 'Bubble' came out. Sebastian was previously in a relationship with former reporter Ryan Chua and Silang, Cavite vice mayor Aidel Paul Belamide.

In one of his interviews, the viral YouTuber Mimiyuuuh admitted to identify with the LGBTQIA+ community since he was five years old. He advocates equal rights and wishes for his fellow LGBTQIA+ sisters and brothers to have a chance to come out and be fully accepted.

Comedian, host and writer KaladKaren is a proud transwoman. She is happily in a long-time relationship with her British beau.

Formerly known as Ex-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Ate Glow now leads a blissful married life in London as Mrs. Renee Hampshire.

Indie filmmaker Sam Lee, who identifies as queer, uses her craft to normalize the gay experience.

Divine Tetay, who rose to fame as Kris Aquino's impersonator, is among the top Kapuso comedians. Divine has kept his relationship with his non-showbiz partner for over 15 years.

Donita Nose had her share of personal struggles concerning her sexuality during her younger years before catapulting to fame via 'Wowowin.'

Francine Garcia became a household name after joining 'Eat Bulaga's 'Super Sireyna.' She is a staunch supporter of LGBTQ rights.

Beauty queen Billie Hakenson admitted that she is a bisexual but insisted she didn't come out because she was just stating the truth. Billie represented Cavite at the 2020 Miss Universe Philippines pageant.

Vlogger-turned-actor Kyo Quijano straightened out rumors and admitted that he is not straight. He wrote on his social media accounts, “So let's get one thing straight, I definitely am not. For the nth time, I am Pansexual.”

'Mahal Kita' singer Kaye Cal has one of the most unique voices in the OPM industry. What's more, she's a proud member of the lesbian community showcasing her talents for the world to see.

“Let's get one thing straight… I'm not.” This Facebook post of 'Protégé' grand winner Krizza Neri caught the attention of netizens, as she publicly announced that she's a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. In her interview with PEP.Ph, Krizza even shared her first-ever lesbian relationship. She recalled, “Ang nag-trigger para ma-confirm na lesbian ako, 'yung first relationship ko talaga. Nung may nag-confess sa akin na may nararamdaman siya sa akin. Dun ko na-confirm na, 'Ah, okay, kailangan ko lang pala talaga ng tao na magko-confirm sa akin.”

'Gaya sa Pelikula' actor Paolo Pangilinan is one of the most popular celebrities in the LGBTQIA+ community right now. A proud member of the University of the Philippines Pep Squad, Paolo recalled his “coming out” story in an interview with preen.ph. He shared, “[When I was] 12 years old, I would have crushes on guys and tell everyone about it. [When I was] 19 years old, I would tell my mom, 'Oh my god, this guy's so hot.' There wasn't anything dramatic.”

TikTok superstar Sassa Gurl or Felix Petate in real life broke barriers this 2022, after landing a huge endorsement deal with a liquor brand. Sassa was given the big opportunity as White Castle Light Whisky's 2022 calendar girl. This was hailed by many as a victory for representation for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines.

Former reality TV contestant Aldred Gatchalian might have left the limelight, but he is now happy with his life away from show business and is currently in a relationship with his non-showbiz partner Mike Morente. The latter penned on Instagram a sweet message to mark the 32nd birthday of Aldred last June 15.

Mike wrote, “We were 23 years old when we first met and now we are 32. Through the thick (very thick) and thin, you have always been there. Thank you for bringing happiness to all of us. You make me proud everyday… except when you drink too much, book an Uber to the wrong hotel. I love you.

“Wishing you the happiest birthday and a hundred more birthdays to spend together.” Aldred joined the 'Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition' in 2006 and it was reported in 2017 that he's already living in Los Angeles, California. Source:

Veteran actress Gina Pareño came out during an interview on showbiz journalist Ogie Diaz's YouTube channel after quickly saying yes when she was asked if she was a member of the LGBTQIA community.

Actress Nenita Vidal, better known from the moniker “Doktora Bong,” was Gina's partner. According to her, Doktora Bong was kind to her, educated her, and left her house to her.