Out and proud si Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee after niyang sabihin sa isang interview na siya ay bisexual.
Sa naging exclusive interview ni Michelle with MEGA, nasabi ni Michelle na matagal na raw nakakabit sa kanya ang pagiging isang bisexual.
“I definitely identify myself as bisexual. I’ve identified with that for as long as I can remember. I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes,” sey ng 28-year old actress-beauty queen.
Sa kanyang Twitter, pinost ni Michelle ang mensaheng “I promised to share my whole story in time – here’s a big part of that. #MMDLoudAndProud #MichelleDee”
Simula raw nang koronahan siya bilang Miss Universe Philippines 2023, naglabasan ang photos ni Michelle on social media na nagpapatunay na miyembro ito ng LGBTQIA+ community.
“I want to come out with this story because I know that those photos were spread with malicious intent – to kind of distract me, make me feel I’m not worthy of the crown,” paliwanag ni Dee.
Hindi rin daw niya tinago sa kanyang pamilya at mga kaibigan ang tungkol sa kanyang pagiging bisexual. Open secret daw ito.
“I never had to quote-unquote come out. I was never really confronted about it by my parents or people who matter.
“I understood the responsibility of being the child of that and this. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t hurting anyone else’s or my parent’s reputation, despite the fact that my parents never told me it was wrong.”
Open din daw ang pagsuporta niya sa LGBTQIA+ community lalo na tuwing Pride month.
“Even before coming out, I’ve been attending Pride marches. I have too many friends and best friends in the community. I’ve been a loud and proud ally. It’s just that I never gave a confirmation of my sexuality.”
Noong lumaban daw siya ulit sa Miss Universe Philippines, mas nag-focus si Michelle sa kanyang advocacy na autism awareness kesa sa aminin niya ang pagiging bisexual.
“I’m so much more than how I identify myself. I have so much more to offer the world and the universe than how I identify myself.
“I joined the pageant because this is much greater than myself. This is not about me. This is about the cause I’m fighting, advocating for: autism awareness. That’s my main goal.”
Umaasa si Michelle na hindi mawawala ang suporta sa kanya ng maraming Filipinos dahil sa pag-a-out niya. Sa December mag-compete si Michelle para sa 2023 Miss Universe sa El Salvador.
Marami naman ang nagsasabi na makakatulong kay Michelle ang pag-amin niya dahil marami siyang matutulungan at mai-inspire na mga kababaihan na tinatago pa rin ang tunay nilang pagkatao.
"When somebody takes away your story, then you should take control of that narrative. Turn it around and make it an empowering story. So that’s what I’m doing,” sey ni Michelle Dee.
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