IN PHOTOS: Out and proud Pinay transgender women
See the list of Pinay transgender women who are confidently beautiful with a heart.
Mela Franco Habijan
Writer-content creator-actress Mela Franco Habijan starred with Thea Tolentino in the 2018 Kapuso drama series 'Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko.'
Name
Born Erick, Mela's chosen name is rooted from the word "melanin" which is the pigment that gives skin and hair its dark hue. Aside from being a proud transwoman, she's also a proud morena!
Kevin Balot
Kevin Balot brought pride to the country when she won the 2012 Miss International Queen, a pageant for transgender women held in Thailand.
Geena Rocero
Geena Rocero is a Filipino American supermodel and the founder of Gender Proud, an advocacy that aims to stand up for the rights of transgender people worldwide. She started competing in beauty pageants as early as 15 years old.
BB Gandanghari
BB Gandanghari came out in a reality show in the year 2006. She flew to United States and came back to announce her new identity after 3 years. BB is also known as a LGBT advocate and a transgender actress.
BB Gandanghari
BB Gandanghari successfully had her name and sex legally changed in the United States.
Angelina Mead King
Angelina Mead King is the wife of Joey Mead, she is known to be a YouTuber and car enthusiast. Angelina disclosed her gender identity to the public on July 3, 2016.
Francine Garcia
Francine Garcia won the title Super Sireyna 2013 in 'Eat Bulaga' and competed at the Miss International Queen 2015.
Drama
Aside from competing in pageants, another passion of Francine is acting. She has starred in various TV series in GMA.
Fighter
Her name made waves on social media when she called out an establishment for refusing to let her in because of her gender identity.
Ate Glow
Ate Glow first became the premiere impersonator for former Philippine President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Renee Hampshire
Ate Glow, whose off-screen name is Renee Hampshire, is now living happily with her husband in the UK.
Peru Morena
Fitness model Peru Morena became the first ever grand winner of the modeling competition, 'The Fiercest of Them All.'
Confession
Peru surprised her fans and cast mates alike when she disclosed her gender identity to everyone. Ultimately, she was accepted with open arms by those who love her.
Jiggly Caliente
Jiggly Caliente represented the Philippines when she competed on the fourth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Many fell in love with her fun personality and touching backstory.
Bianca Castro
After the competition, Jiggly Caliente came out as transgender woman and goes by Bianca Castro when not in drag.
Nicole Guevarra Flores
Nicole Guevarra Flores won over the judges at Super Sireyna Philippines 2018 and Super Sireyna Worldwide 2018 with her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent!
Acceptance
Aside from a crown and sash, she is also happy to have earned her father's love and acceptance.
Donita Nose
With her hilarious jokes and Beyoncé-like vocals, it's easy to fall in love with Donita Nose's charms.
Boyfriend
And someone did fall deeply in love with Donita and he is none other than Ricky Conde, her non-showbiz boyfriend of three years.
Monkey
She's happily in love with her "Monkey," her unnamed British boyfriend of five years.
