EXCLUSIVE: Drag Race PH’s Turing on the LGBT+ issue that needs to be addressed | ABS-CBN
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EXCLUSIVE: Drag Race PH’s Turing on the LGBT+ issue that needs to be addressed
After joining the first season of Drag Race Philippines, blessings have been coming in for drag queen Turing Quinto. Her life story was recently featured in a short film by GCash that Antoinette Jadaone helmed for the finance brand’s event this Pride Month.
After joining the first season of Drag Race Philippines, blessings have been coming in for drag queen Turing Quinto. Her life story was recently featured in a short film by GCash that Antoinette Jadaone helmed for the finance brand’s event this Pride Month.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH, Turing shared her thoughts on the social issue that members of the LGBTQIA+ community face and needs to be addressed.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH, Turing shared her thoughts on the social issue that members of the LGBTQIA+ community face and needs to be addressed.
“I think it’s the SOGIE Bill,” she began, saying that she recently attended a dinner party for an LGBTQ+ talk where some government officials were present. They talked about the SOGIE Bill, and the importance of educating people about it.
“I think it’s the SOGIE Bill,” she began, saying that she recently attended a dinner party for an LGBTQ+ talk where some government officials were present. They talked about the SOGIE Bill, and the importance of educating people about it.
“So definitely, ang problema doon ay hindi alam kung ano ang nakapaloob sa SOGIE bill and I think that’s a social issue kasi may pinaglalaban kami tapos ang ginagawa ng karamihan ng mga tao ay sinasalag niyo agad pero hindi niyo alam kung ano nandoon. Alamin niyo muna kung ano nandoon. Alam niyo lang na it’s for the rainbow community/LGBTQIA+ community pero hindi mo alam na it’s for everyone,” she said.
“So definitely, ang problema doon ay hindi alam kung ano ang nakapaloob sa SOGIE bill and I think that’s a social issue kasi may pinaglalaban kami tapos ang ginagawa ng karamihan ng mga tao ay sinasalag niyo agad pero hindi niyo alam kung ano nandoon. Alamin niyo muna kung ano nandoon. Alam niyo lang na it’s for the rainbow community/LGBTQIA+ community pero hindi mo alam na it’s for everyone,” she said.
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Turing then recalled another experience, “So, I performed two weeks ago sa Butterboy [a café] and I explained to them what SOGIE bill is, and it’s for everyone. At binigay ko isang example, isang first time viewer ng drag show who is a cisgender woman Christian na first time niya ma-introduce sa world of drag.
Turing then recalled another experience, “So, I performed two weeks ago sa Butterboy [a café] and I explained to them what SOGIE bill is, and it’s for everyone. At binigay ko isang example, isang first time viewer ng drag show who is a cisgender woman Christian na first time niya ma-introduce sa world of drag.
“Kahit siya ay straight or cisgender, may SOGIE siya. Kasi hindi naman para lang sa amin ‘yun eh. Para sa lahat ‘yon… Kasi parang, ang pinaka-bottomline ng SOGIE bill is hindi tayo ma-discriminate. At saka ‘yung pag-tanggap ba. Yung respeto, pagtanggap, at hindi ka ma-discriminate,” she reiterated.
“Kahit siya ay straight or cisgender, may SOGIE siya. Kasi hindi naman para lang sa amin ‘yun eh. Para sa lahat ‘yon… Kasi parang, ang pinaka-bottomline ng SOGIE bill is hindi tayo ma-discriminate. At saka ‘yung pag-tanggap ba. Yung respeto, pagtanggap, at hindi ka ma-discriminate,” she reiterated.
Meanwhile, Turing was also asked about her advice for those who feel hesitant to come out or express their love because they fear judgement.
Meanwhile, Turing was also asked about her advice for those who feel hesitant to come out or express their love because they fear judgement.
She said, “Mahirap sagutin yan eh. Kasi may isang side na sagot na gusto ko sabihin na, ‘Okay lang yan. Tapangan mo sarili mo. Come out when you’re ready.’ Pero may isang side din sa isip ko na ‘Labanan mo yung judgement. Tapangan mo pa rin sarili mo pero at the same time, kaya mo yan. Kung ready ka na at natatakot ka, laban mo lang. You have a whole community who’s behind your back, supporting you.’ Kasi mahirap eh.
She said, “Mahirap sagutin yan eh. Kasi may isang side na sagot na gusto ko sabihin na, ‘Okay lang yan. Tapangan mo sarili mo. Come out when you’re ready.’ Pero may isang side din sa isip ko na ‘Labanan mo yung judgement. Tapangan mo pa rin sarili mo pero at the same time, kaya mo yan. Kung ready ka na at natatakot ka, laban mo lang. You have a whole community who’s behind your back, supporting you.’ Kasi mahirap eh.
“Ako kasi, I’m very fortunate that I have a [support] system. I have a family who’s very, very supportive of me bata pa lang. And growing up, I have friends na kailangan nilang bumaba – ‘yung barkada ko kailangan niyang bumaba sa may bahay ng isa kong friend para magbura ng make-up kasi hindi siya tanggap sa bahay nila. Alam mo ‘yon, ang hirap kahit sabihin ko na ‘Sige, come out ka lang.’ Eh nag-aaral pa kami noon eh. Hindi naman siya nagpapaaral sa sarili niya…
“Ako kasi, I’m very fortunate that I have a [support] system. I have a family who’s very, very supportive of me bata pa lang. And growing up, I have friends na kailangan nilang bumaba – ‘yung barkada ko kailangan niyang bumaba sa may bahay ng isa kong friend para magbura ng make-up kasi hindi siya tanggap sa bahay nila. Alam mo ‘yon, ang hirap kahit sabihin ko na ‘Sige, come out ka lang.’ Eh nag-aaral pa kami noon eh. Hindi naman siya nagpapaaral sa sarili niya…
“Parang alam ko ‘yung bigat ng dalawang spectrum. So, for me, may dalawang side ako ng sagot. Pero kung ako talaga sa puso ko, come out when you’re ready kasi ikaw pa rin ang magde-decide sa sarili mo kung kailan ka magsasabi sa mundo na ‘Hi, I am part of the rainbow community,’” Turing concluded.
“Parang alam ko ‘yung bigat ng dalawang spectrum. So, for me, may dalawang side ako ng sagot. Pero kung ako talaga sa puso ko, come out when you’re ready kasi ikaw pa rin ang magde-decide sa sarili mo kung kailan ka magsasabi sa mundo na ‘Hi, I am part of the rainbow community,’” Turing concluded.
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