RAJO LAUREL

(GAY)
You’re not famous enough if you haven’t worn a Rajo
Laurel dress. This fashion designer, with his numerous
awards and recognition, has revolutionized the fashion
scene in the Philippines. As he continually reinvents his
self in the process of honing his craft, Rajo seems to be
unstoppable; surprising all of us in every dress he
creates and in every venture he takes. He is also notable
with galas and exhibitions abroad, that not only
establishes his name, but also our country’s name in the
international scene. Truly he is a world-class designer,
and he earns this fourth spot.

JOEL CRUZ
(GAY)
Talk about perfume and one name emerges among
them all. Joel Cruz can be dubbed as ‘the king of
perfumes’ here in the country. With his perfume line
that has spread like an irresistible fragrance across the
country, Joel has become a household name for scents.
Undeniably, Joel knows the business of scents more
than anyone in the Philippines. With his affordable but
high quality perfumes, he propelled his brand to the top,
while at the same time showing us what true
entrepreneurship is.

DANTON REMOTO
(GAY)
Danton is known as one of the best Filipino writers in
the country. He was able to bag major awards here and
abroad through his exemplary writing skills. But
what’s most notable about Danton presently is his
being chairman of the LGBT group “Ang Ladlad”. It
is his most important role in the society to date because
he has become the core and the leader of the
organization that pursues equality and fights for the
rights of gays, lesbians and bisexuals in the Philippines
– a role that redefines this society more than ever.
 BB GANDANGHARI
(GAY)
BB is everywhere nowadays – TV, twitter and society
events. And you just can’t help but notice his
presence. BB has gone along way indeed and the
changes he took was enormous that we couldn’t dare
to remember who he ‘was’ for he has successfully
anchored who he ‘is’ today! And what’s most notable
is how audacious he is on reaffirming what he wants
and on how he wants to lead his life. Indeed BB is the
definition of liberty. It is all apparent on his style and
persona. He is indeed a person of influence that broke
all the barriers, sailed through the waves amidst the
naysayers and successfully attained liberation.

HEART DIÑO
(TRANSGENDER)
Gabriel Paolo "Heart" Diño, a graduate student in
Applied Mathematics, was the first transgender head of
the student council at the University of the Philippines.
She served as the chairperson of the governing body in
2012.

RICA PARAS
(TRANSGENDER)
Rica Paras was the first transgender to enter the “Pinoy
Big Brother” house. According to the PBB website, it was
in college when Paras became involved with Doll House,
a movement supporting the third sex. The PBB website
said it was also during this period that “he became a she.”
 TRIXIE MARISTELA
(TRANSGENDER)
Trixie Maristela won the crown for the Philippines in the
2015 Miss International Queen in Pattaya, Thailand. Prior to
the pageant, the Filipina transgender was crowned Miss Gay
Manila 2015. Even before winning the beauty competitions,
Maristela was already an advocate for the LGBT community.

MARIA SOFIA LOVE

(TRANSGENDER)
Maria Sofia Love, who has been staying in
London, became an Internet sensation for her
"mowdeling" videos as well as for giving advice.
She went through gender reassignment at the

GINEY VILLAR
(LESBIAN)

A founding member of Women Supporting Women

Center, a lesbian rights group formed in the 90s, Giney
has contributed to many local and international
publications on lesbian issues including Woman to
Woman: Essays Poetry and Fiction, the first lesbian-
themed book printed in the Philippines which she co-
authored. Currently, she is executive chef of Feliza
Taverna y Café in Taal, Batangas.
 LIBAY LINSANGAN CANTOR
(LESBIAN)
Libay is a cultural journalist, media literacy lecturer,
children’s content producer, advocacy filmmaker,
gender/queer rights advocate, published author, and
media practitioner. She is a two-time Palanca Award-
winning writer and a recipient of the University of the
Philippines Artist II award during her eight-year teaching
stint at the UP Film Institute.

FRITZIE RODRIGUEZ
(LESBIAN)
At only 23, Fritzie has already won various awards for
journalism such as the EU Peace Journalism Awards and
the Save the Children Media Awards. A journalist for
Rappler, she pioneered the news site’s #GenderIssues
section and she covers issues about LGBT rights,
violence against women and children, gender equality,
and poverty and health under the #HungerProject
campaign. Currently, she’s part of the team covering the
#COP21 talks in Paris, France.

PATTY TIU
(LESBIAN)

Patty is the lead DJ of Deuce Manila, who shared the

decks with top local and international acts such as
Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Icona Pop, and more. She
was the San Mig Light Party All Night DJ Spin Off
Champion in 2012 and won the Manila Mix Off 2012
as a duo with former
 MARK BAUTISTA
(BI-SEXUAL)

Mark caused quite a stir when he released his controversial

autobiography containing the confession that he is bisexual.

ARNEL IGNACIO
(BI-SEXUAL)
Arnell Ignacio, is a Filipino game show host, comedian,
actor, news anchor, and singer-songwriter. Arnell has
hosted several shows, like Chibugan Na!, Kwarta o
Kahon, Go Bingo, Katok mga Misis!, and K, The P1-
Million Videoke Challenge, and occasional hosts for Wil
Time Big Time. He also guest judged for Kakaibang
Idol, a special edition of Philippine Idol which was held
for contestants with the most notable auditions.

OGIE DIAZ
(BI-SEXUAL)
Ogie Díaz is a Filipino comedian, actor and show
business reporter. He is also popularly known as
"Pekto", the name of his character in the long-running
former television show Palibhasa Lalake. Currently he
became of being an assistant in many series. In 2016,
he became viral because he pranked by Vice Ganda
through a call in MOR 101.9 saying that his number
was found backside of the restroom's door.
 WENN DERAMAS
(BI-SEXUAL)

The late Wenn Deramas was a director for most

of ABS-CBN’s top-grossing films like Praybeyt
Benjamin, Sisterakas, and Beauty and the Bestie.
Wenn was a father to two children (Gabriel and
Raphaella)