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One of the most life-changing moments for singer and actor Mark Bautista was when he came out as bisexual back in 2018. While the singer-actor admitted that people usually leave when things get uncomfortable, that was not the case with Christian Bautista.

On Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Wednesday, February 18, King of Talk Boy Abunda asked Asia's Romantic Balladeer where he was in Mark's life when the latter came out.

“I read it in the paper, and I said, 'Hey, I'm your friend no matter what and I'm here for you,'” Christian shared.

He even admitted that Mark is closer now to his wife, Kat Ramnani, than him.

Mark then shared that what he liked about Christian is that instead of leaving or distancing himself when things got uncomfortable, he stayed instead.

“I think 'yan 'yung what I like about Christian, Tito Boy, kasi when things were parang uncomfortable, parang hindi siya 'yung parang dumistansya or hindi siya parang napi-feel mo na nawala or something, Support was there,” Mark said.

He added that now, he and Christian would go out sometimes with Kat, play pickleball, and just bond over things.

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The veteran host also asked Mark about the memoir he released titled “Beyond the Mark” where he detailed the challenges he faced after coming out as bisexual. The singer-actor said that the idea came from him, and even asked Viva and Boss Vic del Rosario to help him release it.

“Kasi natapos ko siya nu'ng nasa US ako and that time, talagang sabi ko, 'Boss, puwede n'yo ba akong tulungan? Kasi parang feeling ko ang story ko, my journey was inspiring,'” Mark said.

Mark also clarified that he doesn't have any regrets about releasing the book and sharing his experiences through the memoir.

“I'm actually very, very happy now,” Mark added.