Pinoy Big 'Sistah'

People are abuzz for the last couple of days as an aftermath of a rather 'historic' moment in Philippine television 2 nights ago.

Rustom Padilla, the former heartthrob and leading man, now the so-called 'prodigal son of showbusiness', a celebrity contestant in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition, has finally confirmed a long-standing 'open secret' among the gay community. Yes, he is ONE OF US!

In an otherwise humdrum night at the Big Brother house garden, with the increasingly amusing housemate Keanna Reeves, Rustom heeded the sign of a butterfly, and decided to open up about his true identity. Like a scene out of a teleserye, tears were shed and in true Keanna fashion, so did pee! Hahaha!


Oh Keanna! Who would've thought that after your endless publicity stunts in the past that bordered on desperation, you'll be able to redeem yourself in my eyes and in the hearts of televiewers everywhere? By according Rustom with open ears, heart and mind, you unconsciously assumed the role of a big sister anyone would love to go to in times of confusion. By saying that you have now more respect to Rustom after his confession, you have uttered the words many closeted gays all over the world want to hear. Winner ka, sistah!


Indeed, Rustom has gained more respect by finally being true to the world and most importantly, to himself. Regardless of any other ulterior motive you have for daring to come clean and come out, may you inspire others who are going through what you did to do the same and finally desert their darkest closets.



What do I have to do to be accepted,
What do I have to say;
What do I have to do to be respected,
How do I have to play?



Pinoy Big Brother
Television
Gay