Ang Bekimon (Baklang Jejemon)
Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Gay, Internet
BEKIMON ay noun : isang BAKLA, LALAKING BAKLA o BABAENG BAKLA na HARDCORE gumamit ng GAY LINGO sa usapan at kahit sarili n’ya ay hindi rin n’ya maintindihan minsan.
This was coined by Bern Josep Persia.
(This video with subtitles can be found here.) Read the rest of this entry »
Muli (The Affair)
Posted by karlaredor | Filed under Gay, LGBT films
Muli is a movie that’s based on Jerry Gracio’s Palanca-winning screenplay. This indie gay film is about the love story of an underground/activist inn keeper (Sid Lucero) and a layer (Cogie Domingo). The film is directed by Adolfo B. Alix, Jr. Please do watch out for this film in the Cinemalaya Film fest this coming July. 
Tags: filipino lgbt film, LGBT filipino films
Who are the Gay Icons in Your Neighborhood?
Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Gay, mass media
Nahh, I won’t discuss who’s gay or not.
Gay icons are someone that gays look up to, whether they are really gay or not. Here are some individuals that are considered to be as gay icons here in the Philippines:
Ricky Reyes – Icon for the “parloristang” bakla
He is the most successful gay who strived to make his salon chain successful. Before the F Salons, Index and the others, the most evident ones were Ricky Reyes’ salons. He also founded the Ricky Reyes Learning Institute wherein people who aspire to become a professional hairdresser can be formally educated. During the 90’s (and I believe until now), he has a television show called “Beauty School Plus” wherein the television viewers can learn how to put on make up and cut someone else’s hair. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: gay icons philippines
Rainbow Radio Pilipinas on Valentine’s Day
Posted by karlaredor | Filed under Bisexual, Gay, LGBT, Lesbian, Transgender
Rainbow Radio Pilipinas will be opening the airwaves for listeners who will be sending their love letters and short but sweet shout outs on Valentine’s Day. All you have to do is to send an email to: rainbowradiopilipinas[at]gmail.com on or before February 5 (Friday).
Rainbow Radio Pilipinas will choose the shout-outs and stories to be read on air. If your entry won’t be chosen, don’t fret because they will post the other stories on their website (with your permission of course). Read the rest of this entry »
Stephen Gately Dies at 33
Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Gay, LGBT news, LGBT songs
One of the icons of the global LGBT community, Stephen Gately of Boyzone, died at 33 while he was having his vacation in Majorca, Spain. He was with his partner Andrew Cowles whom he wed through a civil union in 2006. The cause of death is still unknown. There are stories that say that he just went out for a few drinks then came back to the hotel to sleep but he never woke up.
He admitted his sexuality in 1999 through The Sun by admitting that he was in a relationship with Eloy de Jong, a member of boyband called Caught in the Act. Their relationship ended in 2002. His partner, Andrew Cowles, was introduced to him through mutual friends Elton John and David Furnish. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: stephen gately death, stephen gately LGBT icon
Mr. Gay World Philippines 2009
Posted by karlaredor | Filed under Events, Gay
Mr. Gay World Philippines 2009 will be held on October 25, 2009 at Metro Bar, West Avenue, Quezon City. The pageant will be hosted by Boy Abunda. The winner in the said pageant will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Mr. Gay World 2010 in Oslo, Norway.
Interested to go to the event? Ticket price is at PhP 500.00 and it’s a first-come, first-serve basis.
Flipping Through the Pages of Maxim’s Gay and Lesbian Issue
Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Gay, Lesbian, mass media
(photo from Maxim Philippines)
. I believe this is the most daring mainstream magazine magazine that I’ve seen lately. A lot of provocative femme-to-femme poses from women who I believe who are just swingers (or bi-curious women) but not really femme lesbians per se. Oh well.It’s obviously selling femme-to-femme action which is appealing to men (and lesbians) of course. Would you think that men would buy the magazine if there’s a butch-to-femme action? Nahh. Well, that is the nature of the magazine so I really wouldn’t expect much from them. There were lots of nipple exposures (there were a lot, literally). I admit that I enjoyed looking at some of the pictures there (and no I am not being a hypocrite about it) but I was also looking for some depth as what it claims to be: the ‘gay and lesbian issue’. There were some articles that at least tickled my brain (and at least some of the readers also) not just my libido. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: BB Gandanghari, Maxim Philippines
Jay: Showing at SM Cinemas
Posted by karlaredor | Filed under Gay, LGBT films
Cinemalaya Best Picture and Asian Hotshots winner for Best Feature – Jay is currently being shown in SM Cinemas. According to the Facebook event, the movie will be shown until March 4. By the way, they have a promo too. If your name is Jay, you can watch the movie for free. You just need to present your valid ID.
The film stars Baron Geisler (as Jay Santiago), and Coco Martin (as Edward Navarro). The film is directed by Francis Pasion.
“Jay” is about the gay schoolteacher that was brutally murdered in a sex-crime. TV producer, then, convinces the family to shoot Jay’s wake and funeral for a reality show. You can read more about its synopsis in their website: JayTheMovie.com.
The title of the film reminds me of the song “Hey Jay” by Eraserheads. I’m not really sure though if the title of the film was somehow inspired by this song.
Tags: LGBT filipino films
"Thank You Girls" – Film Review
Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Gay, LGBT films
The Thank You Girls
Directed and Written by: Charliebebs Gohetia
Language: Visayan
Genre: Comedy
Actors: Gie Salonga as Allyson
Pidot Villocino as Mommy Paola
July Jimenez … Bernadette
E.J. Pantujan as Chris
Kit Poliquit as Vanette
Kim Vergara as Macario
Ari Bancale as Carlos
Joan Mae Soco as Adora
Andrew Caisido as the Narrator
I got interested in watching this film primarily because I support films that show LGBTs in the local setting. The film was released in 2008 but it was only last Saturday when I was able to watch this movie. I never realized that the film already was being recognized abroad. It was nominated in the 2008 Vancouver International Film Festival under the category of Dragons & Tigers Award for Young Cinema. This was the only Filipino film that was showcased among the 74 other Asian films.
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Tags: Gay Beauty Contest, Thank You Girls Soundtrack
The Thank You Girls Film Screening
Posted by Sharlyne Ang | Filed under Gay, LGBT films, Transgender
Above is the trailer of “The Thank You Girls”. The movie will be shown from January 21 to 27 at Robinson’s Indiesine (Robinson’s Galleria Cinema). The movie is written and directed by Charliebebs Gohetia. Basically it’s a Visayan film with a gay lingo twist.
Synopsis
Tired of losing in all the beauty competitions in Davao City, five gay beauty pageant veterans decide to travel north to Cagayan de Oro City, in the island of Mindanao, with a mission to conquer the grandest competition of beauty, personality and brains in the province.
They believe that being city dwellers, gays in the province will never stand a chance against them.
I also experienced having an 8 year...