CEBU CITY, Philippines— When creativity and talent meet, the opportunities become endless. Orlando “Orly” Diola, 76, shares his journey as the original organizer of Miss Gay Mandaue. His vision, which was i... CDNDigital
CEBU CITY, Philippines— When creativity and talent meet, the opportunities become endless.His vision, which was initially aimed to provide entertainment, has since become a gateway for the LGBTQ+ community to rise above societal limitations and proudly showcase their talents and their uniqueness.
However, not everyone shared the same excitement. Some religious sectors expressed disapproval, but that did not deter Diola and his team from continuing to entertain the masses. “I didn’t even know that it was going to be an advocacy. At first, I thought just plain entertainment, like boys dress as girls or men dress as women, that’s it. I was really thinking about who will sponsor the high heels, and who will sponsor the gloves, and then who will sponsor the evening gown. But knowing the gays that they are so talented they just took care of it themselves,” he said.Before moving to the United States in the 80s, Diola served as a pillar of support for his community.
With the support that Diola got from his family, accepting who he was, also gave him the strength to make others feel safe and accepted.“Back then here they used to call me names and you know, I fight back,” he said.
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