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Netizens know Negi as one of the funniest openly gay comedians in showbiz and comedy bars.

Through his witty jokes and playful banter with fellow comedians, Negi never fails to spread good vibes and bring smiles to his audience.

However, what many people don't know is that Negi carries a painful story from his childhood—one that many “millennial bekis” can sadly relate to.

In an interview with Toni Gonzaga, the comedian-actor looked back on his life as a child who already understood his true sexuality at a young age.

During that time, however, the LGBTQ+ community was not yet warmly accepted by society, especially within families.

“Kaya noong araw, parang takot na takot ako na magsabi kung ano talaga ako,” Negi shared, recalling how he hid the truth from his father.

“Ayaw niya. Kasi ang laki ng tatay ko. So parang brusko-brusko siya sa lugar namin. Ta's parang hindi niya ma-ano na magkaka-anak siya na beki,” he added.

Negi remembered how his father would get angry at gay people in their community, including his friends.

“Bumabarkada na ako sa mga beki. So 'pag sinusundo ako ng mga beki sa bahay, pinapagalitan (ng tatay ko), 'Wag nga kayo dito.' Sinisigawan na ganoon.”

The actor also shared an incident when he forgot to hide his lipstick in his bag, which led to severe punishment from his father.

“Ginudgod ako sa inidoro… promise 'di ko makalimutan 'yun,” Negi recalled.

He even joked, “'Yung hanger nagiging hairpin na lang sa sobrang (palo), nauubos sa katawan ko 'yun.”

As he grew older, Negi admitted that he hated his father and often questioned what he had done to deserve the violence.

However, after living independently, Negi began to reflect on his past.

“Ngayong tumanda na ako, naano ko 'yun sa sarili ko, 'Ah, 'yun lang siguro 'yung paraan ng disiplina na gusto nilang i-ano sa akin.' Kaya pala ako binubugbog ng tatay ko,” the comedian said.

Forgiveness and acceptance eventually followed when Negi saw his father bedridden.

“Hindi alam ng tatay ko na ako ang nagbibigay ng [pera] para ma-ospital siya,” he revealed.

“Noong time na 'yun, parang lahat ng gadget ko binenta ko para masugod siya sa ospital. Tapos hindi alam ng tatay ko 'yun.”

Negi shared that this was also the time when his anger faded and he learned to love his father more. Even without receiving an apology, he chose to shower his parent with love and support.

“Pinagdasal ko lang. Sana mawala 'yung pain na nararamdaman ko sa pinagdaanan ko sa tatay ko. Ta's pinakita sa akin ni Lord na wala kang choice—siya talaga ang tatay mo,” Negi said.

“Pinagpapasalamat ko 'yun kasi naging strong akong person. Naging independent ako. Tapos ang pangarap ko lang ay mabigyan sila ng magandang buhay, mabilan ng bahay.”

Negi added that he believes a person is more blessed when they learn to love and respect their parents.

Take a look back at Negi and Wacky Kiray's interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda in this gallery: