Local celebs express support for Charice
After admitting that she is a lesbian, international singer Charice Pempengco earned praises and support from fellow celebrities for “coming out.”
Local celebrities turned to social networking sites to commend Charice for admitting her real identity.
Lea Salonga shared that Charice has inspired many young adults. Charice also retweeted Lea’s post.
“Dear @OfficialCharice have you any idea how many young people you inspired today? More power, blessings and love to you!!!”
Dear @officialcharice have you any idea how many young people you inspired today? More power, blessings and love to you!!!
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) June 2, 2013
Hollywood TV producer Michael Carandang and celebrity make-up artist Jigs Mayuga hope that more gays and lesbians will be inspired to “come out.”
“Wow! Just watched @OfficialCharice coming out interview on the #TheBuzz. More power to you! I hope you inspire more GLBT to come out.”
Wow! Just watched @officialcharice coming out interview on the #TheBuzz. More power to you! I hope you inspire more GLBT to come out.
— MICHAELCARANDANG (@mikecarandang79) June 2, 2013
Bravo, Charice. BRAVO. May other closeted celebrities follow suit. Be true to yourselves and do the LGBT community a favor. #pride
— Jigs Mayuga (@jigsmayuga) June 2, 2013
‘Take care of yourself’
Charice’s godfather and news anchor Julius Babao expressed his support to Charice. He also told her to always take care of herself.
“@Officialccrp admits, "Tomboy Ako." Way to go inaanak. Your ninang @ChristineBBabao and I will always be here 4 u.”
@officialccrp admits, "Tomboy Ako." Way to go inaanak. Your ninang @christinebbabao and I will always be here 4 u. youtube.com/watch?v=16qRF0… …
— julius babao (@juLiusbabao) June 2, 2013
Many celebrities believe that regardless of Charice’s gender preference, her great talent remains the same.
TV host Bianca Gonzalez said Charice’s admission doesn’t make her “less of a person and artist.”
Happy for Charice for coming out gay and proud. You are no less of a person and artist. Don't mind the bashers.
— bianca gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) June 2, 2013
Basti Artadi echoed the sentiment of “being true to yourself.”
“Charice is gay. Who cares? Its not about that its about the talent and if your a good personor not TAPOS! nothing like beingtrue to yourself.”
Charice is gay. Who cares? Its not about that its about the talent and if your a good personor not TAPOS! nothing like beingtrue to yourself
— Basti Artadi (@Semenelination) June 3, 2013
Radio jock Rico Robles and model-actress Bubbles Paraiso believe her revelation doesn’t diminish Charice’s talent. He hopes Charice will continue dishing out good music.
Ok, @officialcharice came out....... Now that part is done,can you make cool songs again please..we miss ur songs charice .. #ricocares
— RICO ROBLES (@ricorobles) June 2, 2013
So #Charice is out of the closet. Did that take her talent away? Did it change her voice? NO. Same talented person, just happier. #letherbe
— Bubbles Paraiso (@bubblesparaiso) June 2, 2013
Magic 89.9 DJ Tin Gamboa, who was suspended because of a Twitter joke on Charice, expressed her admiration for the international singer.
“Charice!!! ❤ To anyone who feels the need to hide ANYTHING about themselves, take your cue from this girl. Love yourself and be free.”
Charice!!! ❤ To anyone who feels the need to hide ANYTHING about themselves, take your cue from this girl. Love yourself and be free.
— Tin Gamboa (@suzy899) June 2, 2013
The Voice contestant Cheesa Laureta tweeted about how proud she is of Charice.
“Yooooo I'm so proud of my girl @OfficialCharice for inspiring others to never be ashamed of themselves! #noh8 #antibullying #imnotperfect”
Yooooo I'm so proud of my girl @officialcharice for inspiring others to never be ashamed of themselves! #noh8 #antibullying #imnotperfect
— Cheesa (@CheesyFbaby) June 2, 2013
Charice clarified in an interview on “The Buzz” that she and Cheesa are just friends.
Leading my example
International blogger Perez Hilton also said that Charice is “leading by example.” International blogs and websites also wrote about Charice’s admission.
“So proud of you!!!! You are opening doors and hearts and minds with your bravery and honesty! Leading by example! BIG HUG!! Xo”
@officialccrp So proud of you!!!! You are opening doors and hearts and minds with your bravery and honesty! Leading by example! BIG HUG!! xo
— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) June 3, 2013
Other tweets:
Cesca Litton
And the truth shall set you free. Your talent is still incomparable. Be you. Be proud. Go Charice.
— Cesca Litton (@CheckLit) June 2, 2013
Aubrey Miles
Si Charice Pempengco umamin na,She's a lesbian..I salute your courage,God bless your More
Si Charice Pempengco umamin na,She's a lesbian..I salute your courage,God bless your More
— aubrey miles (@realaubreymiles) June 2, 013
Pia magalona
hi Charice! I'm very happy for you :) Wish you the best. God bless! <3
@officialccrp hi Charice! I'm very happy for you :) Wish you the best. God bless! <3
— Pia Magalona (@piamagalona) June 2, 2013