
Pinoy Transgender, umaariba sa International Pop Music Festival sa Europe!
by Roldan Castro
Umeeksena ang mga transgender. Kung first time na may nagwaging transgender sa Kongreso ngayong nakaraang eleksyon, meron ding transgender na Pinoy pride dahil dala-dala ang Pilipinas para sa Discovery International Pop Music Festival sa Europe sa katauhan ni Angel Bonilla.
“On my way to VARNA (Bulgaria) for the competition. This is dedicated to the transgender community and to the hardworking Filipinos who dedicated their time, perseverance , blood , and luck! Like me.. i came here without the help of the corrupt government , this is all my hardwork and the help of the people who believed in me. .. Mabuhay po ang Pilipinas,” deklara ni Angel sa kanyang Facebook Acount.
Humihingi ngayon ang Fil -Am transgender na suportahan siya sa International Pop Music Festival sa Europe ( Varna, Bulgaria). Iboto siya sa para manalo sa Best Song at Best Singer category.
“Friends pls spread the link. Pls help me. by voting on my song. Click its you , Angel Bonilla, Philippines and click vote under,” pakiusap pa niya.
Representative ng Pinas si Angel para sa Best Singer at Best Song . Tubong Cabuyao, Laguna siya. Kalaban niya ang kinatawan ng Italy, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia, Romania, Moldova, Malta, Spain, Indonesia, Bulgaria atbp. First time na nakasali ang Pilipinas sa naturang Discovery International Pop Music Festival kasama ang Indonesia . Ang mga singers and songwriters na kalahok ay galing sa 57 Golden Goose Superstar Herren countries at six continents. Golden Goose Pas Cher Nagsimula na ang festival nu’ng May 16 at matatapos sa May 22 sa Varna.
Ipinagmamalaki ng kanyang mentor/ Philippine socialite na si Eduard Banez
( dating Star Magic Talent at Newscaster ng Net 25) na sosyal ang gown na isusuot ni Angel sa nasabing kumpetisyon. May 24karat gold plated studs na gawa ng designer na si Edison F. Cortez.
“I fully support Angel dahil sa lahat ng hirap n’ya just to raised fund, just to represent the Philippines. I know Philippines is terrible in everything specially poor people in the street . Please help Angel and support by voting her. Wala man suporta ang government because they focused in universe pageant and sports. But now OFW here in America helped her to Salomon Outban Low Premium pursue it.
“If Angel win we dedicated this trophy to our soon to be hero Rodrigo Duterte. We support anti –dynasty, anti-nepotism and anti- media/tv network war. And hope Philippines will be all balance,” bulalas ni Eduard.
Hindi lang ang mga Philippine Socialite ang sumusuporta sa kanya kundi pati na rin ang mga sikat sa Hollywood .
Ayon sa singer na si Savanna Outen :” Thank you so much Philippines for the warm welcome.. I had fun in smart araneta with the boyce avenue. I would like to thanks the support LGBT community. And i wish Angel Bonilla win the competition representing the Philippines. I love Philippines.”
May mensahe rin ang Latino/ American star na si Jai Rodriguez na may movie sa HBO na “Grace and Frankie” at lead cast ng “Malibu Country” sa ABC channel.
Sey niya: ” I wish angel wins for her country Philippines and good luck for everythng and to his family. We are all here for her to support. We love you Angel”
May goodluck message din si Marc Golden Goose May Dam Nicolas , talk show host ng CBS at multi Emmy Award winner.
Si Angel ay naging finalist ng X-Factor USA noong 2011 at isang Jazz singer. Napasali rin sa sitcom na “Golden Goose May Rebajas Everybody Loves Raymond” sa Fox channel at gagawa na rin ng sitcom sa NBC.
“Competing in the international song competition is a dream come true. I feel blessed and proud to represent my beloved country the Philippines. I would like to dedicate this to the Filipinos and also to the LGBT community,” sambit pa ni Angel.