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Issa Pressman after going public with girlfriend Marga Bermudez: ‘It was just like a normal thing’

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<p>Visual artist Issa Pressman was one of the head turners during the MEGA Equality Ball 2019 last Wednesday, June 12. Wearing a glittery purple dress, Issa told PUSH that she originally thought of its design then collaborated with designer Chynna Mawawal.</p><p>&quot;I just like had it in my head and I wanted to draw it, and I knew that Chynna Mawawal would made the perfect mood for me,&quot; she said during her interview for PUSH Bets Live. </p><p>In time for Pride month, Issa who made headlines last year after going public with her girlfriend Marga Bermudez, also left a message for LGBTQIA+ people who&#x27;s struggling with their situation. </p><p>&quot;I know it&#x27;s tough, not for everyone it&#x27;s easy but then if you guys surround yourself with more positive energy, with people who actually accept you. And if they don&#x27;t, just speak up and try to like fight for what you want. Because this is yourself, this is your own love, your own life. </p><p>&quot;If there&#x27;s negativity around, then just brush it off and move on. It&#x27;s hard, but then that&#x27;s the best thing to do,&quot; she said. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/11/23/fresh-scoops/issa-pressman-formally-introduces-her-girlfriend-196778"><u>READ: Issa Pressman formally introduces her girlfriend</u></a></div><p>When asked about what has changed for her and Marga since their coming out experience, Issa said, &quot;Not much. Honestly for me I was just happy that I was given a good life with my family, [that] accepted me. </p><p>&quot;And I always knew that I was gonna be with a person whom I&#x27;m actually in love with, whether if he&#x27;s a boy or a girl. So for me love is love.&quot;</p><p>For Issa, what had made a difference is them becoming an inspiration for some members of the community.</p><p>&quot;Afterwards, when we went out in public, it was just like a normal thing. It was so much better because apparently more people got inspired. We got messages about it, and I&#x27;m very thankful for that,&quot; she continued. </p><p>Watch our two-part coverage of the MEGA Equality Ball here:</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="492" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DJJMIq2Vxxs" width="875"></iframe></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="492" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t8UINE1bB_0" width="875"></iframe></div>

'Nothing much has changed.' Issa Pressman shares how things are after she and girlfriend Marga Bermudez came out to the public last year.