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‘She gets it’: How Paolo Ballesteros’ daughter reacted to his gender expression
‘She gets it’: How Paolo Ballesteros’ daughter reacted to his gender expression
ABS-CBN News
Published Aug 27, 2019 05:54 PM PHT
MANILA — “Walang tanong-tanong, gets na niya.”
MANILA — “Walang tanong-tanong, gets na niya.”
These were Paolo Ballesteros’ candid words in describing his daughter’s reaction to his drag performances and gender expression.
These were Paolo Ballesteros’ candid words in describing his daughter’s reaction to his drag performances and gender expression.
Ballesteros opened up about his relationship with his only child, 10-year-old Keira Claire, in the August 27 episode of “Tonight with Boy Abunda.”
Ballesteros opened up about his relationship with his only child, 10-year-old Keira Claire, in the August 27 episode of “Tonight with Boy Abunda.”
The 36-year-old actor, who last year confirmed having a same-sex relationship, said Keira is based in Baguio City with her mother and stays with him in Manila during school breaks.
The 36-year-old actor, who last year confirmed having a same-sex relationship, said Keira is based in Baguio City with her mother and stays with him in Manila during school breaks.
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“Napaka-arte rin! Gusto rin mag-artista!” Ballesteros said of Keira, who shares the same birthday as him on November 29.
“Napaka-arte rin! Gusto rin mag-artista!” Ballesteros said of Keira, who shares the same birthday as him on November 29.
Aside from being a TV host and actor popularly known for his transgender role in the acclaimed “Die Beautiful,” Ballesteros has made a name in the makeup scene with his viral celebrity transformations.
Aside from being a TV host and actor popularly known for his transgender role in the acclaimed “Die Beautiful,” Ballesteros has made a name in the makeup scene with his viral celebrity transformations.
“She’s very smart. Walang tanong-tanong, alam niya na ‘yon, gets na niya,” he said, referring to Keira.
“She’s very smart. Walang tanong-tanong, alam niya na ‘yon, gets na niya,” he said, referring to Keira.
In fact, Ballesteros’ bonding with his daughter includes watching “Ru Paul’sDrag Race,” the long-running US reality competition featuring drag queens. Keira, he said, would even pick up lines from the show and deliver them with the same flair.
In fact, Ballesteros’ bonding with his daughter includes watching “Ru Paul’sDrag Race,” the long-running US reality competition featuring drag queens. Keira, he said, would even pick up lines from the show and deliver them with the same flair.
“At saka ‘yung mga gamit ko na pambabae sa bahay, sinusuot niya ‘yung heels, nag-me-makeup [gamit ang] mga makeup ko.
“At saka ‘yung mga gamit ko na pambabae sa bahay, sinusuot niya ‘yung heels, nag-me-makeup [gamit ang] mga makeup ko.
“‘Pag merong Linggo ng Wika sa school, bonggang-bongga siya! Naka-false eyelashes pa, mahahaba! Mini-makeup-an kong gano’n. Gustung-gusto naman niya.
“‘Pag merong Linggo ng Wika sa school, bonggang-bongga siya! Naka-false eyelashes pa, mahahaba! Mini-makeup-an kong gano’n. Gustung-gusto naman niya.
“Ayon, she gets it,” said Ballesteros, whose latest role on the big screen, via Black Sheep’s “The Panti Sisters,” happens to be a gay man who dons drag.
“Ayon, she gets it,” said Ballesteros, whose latest role on the big screen, via Black Sheep’s “The Panti Sisters,” happens to be a gay man who dons drag.
About his gender identity, Ballesteros has yet to directly mention whether he considers himself gay, bisexual, or transgender — only saying he has not hidden that aspect of him from the public.
About his gender identity, Ballesteros has yet to directly mention whether he considers himself gay, bisexual, or transgender — only saying he has not hidden that aspect of him from the public.
“I am a lady!” he said, laughing, when asked to confirm a statement he made in a previous interview.
“I am a lady!” he said, laughing, when asked to confirm a statement he made in a previous interview.
Turning serious, Ballesteros went on: “Thirty-six years old na ako. I don’t care about mga gender-gender. Wala naman akong… ‘Pag sinabi kong hindi, may mag-re-react, ‘pag sinabing oo, ‘Naku, hindi naman na isyu ‘yan! Tagal na!’ I’d rather not answer that.
Turning serious, Ballesteros went on: “Thirty-six years old na ako. I don’t care about mga gender-gender. Wala naman akong… ‘Pag sinabi kong hindi, may mag-re-react, ‘pag sinabing oo, ‘Naku, hindi naman na isyu ‘yan! Tagal na!’ I’d rather not answer that.
“Kung ano ang ginagawa ko, hindi ko naman tinatago. Naka-post naman online lahat.”
“Kung ano ang ginagawa ko, hindi ko naman tinatago. Naka-post naman online lahat.”
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