MANILA, Philippines — The rainbow community will see a star-studded UP Pride this year.
The annual pride celebration of the country’s national university will open with familiar faces of the trending Boys’ Love (BL) genre, offering solidarity messages either as members or allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Let’s listen to the solidarity messages of these influencers and celebrities in this UP Pride Opening on October 26 (Monday), 10AM via Facebook Live! ?????????????#UPPride2020#SamaSamaPantayPantay#SOGIEEqualityNow pic.twitter.com/XXs8b5lPDQ
— UP Pride #SamaSamaPantayPantay (@upprideofficial) October 19, 2020
Celebrities who have confirmed their presence at the opening next Monday include Tony Labrusca, JC Alcantara and Miguel Almendras of "Hello Stranger"; Ali King, Alec Kevin and Carlo Tingcungco of "Boys' Lockdown"; Paolo and Ian Pangilinan and Adrienne Vergara of "Gaya sa Pelikula"; Royce Cabrera of "Quaranthings"; Teejay Marquez and Jerome Ponce of "Ben X Jim"; and Adrianna So of "Gameboys" and "Pearl Next Door."
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— ali king #BoysLockdown (@rafiecake) October 19, 2020
Itaas ang kamay,
Kasarian, Lahi,
Kulay, Antas ng buhay,
Lahat pantay=pantay, hey! ???????? https://t.co/PoQGWxKUjg— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) October 19, 2020
See you there! UP Fight! ?????
— Executive Nimfa ???? (@AdrienneVergara) October 19, 2020
UP Pride Opening on October 26 (Monday), 10AM via Facebook Live?????????????#UPPride2020#SamaSamaPantayPantay#SOGIEEqualityNow
Thank you @PerciCen! ???? https://t.co/1RkkMhhQ0s
“Kasama niyo ako sa inyong laban. Kitakits sa UP Pride Opening! Sama-sama, pantay-pantay #SOGGIEEqualityNow,” JC posted with a rainbow flag emoji.
Kasama niyo ako sa inyong laban. Kitakits sa UP Pride Opening! Sama-sama, pantay-pantay ?????????#SOGGIEEqualityNow https://t.co/4hn7llXKw1
— ???????? ???????????????????????????????????? (@imJCAlcantara) October 19, 2020
Joining them are impersonator KaladKaren Davila, social media personality Macoy Dubs and the Philippines’ first transwoman best actress Iyah Mina.
Other speakers confirmed for the event include Vice President Leni Robredo, Sen. Risa Hontiveros and UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies Director, Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles.
The show of solidarity was praised by members of the UP community as well as supporters of the celebrities and influencers.
The influence of these BL actors and actresses being utilized for the correct purpose! ??????????????????????????????????????? https://t.co/hw36KkIXzL
— Al V. Esguerra (@AlVEsguerra1) October 19, 2020
Proud of our boys lending their voice to the LGBTQ+ community! https://t.co/KYNPSCpkaa
— Alem Ang (@mister_angst) October 19, 2020
Happy to see these artists uniting beyond their individual shows for a common goal for our community ??? I stan all of you 4 that ????
— Petersen 4-ever (@petersenvargas) October 19, 2020
Labyu @tonythesharky @imJCAlcantara @Migs_Almendras ???? https://t.co/NBXz2OAMiB
The UP Pride opening can be viewed via Facebook Live at 10 a.m. next Monday through this page.