Alex Diaz | Picture: Instagram/@alexandermcdizz
Dazzling as one of many leads within the Hollywood musical movie “Glitter & Doom,” Filipino homegrown actor Alex Diaz feels very completely satisfied to have raised the Philippine flag, as he affirmed that his being a part of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood doesn’t make him much less Filipino.
“Malaki ‘yung kaba, I’m very nervous. However in the end I’m completely satisfied. My coronary heart is in the correct place kasi hindi lang para sakin ‘to. Hindi lang siya queer-led kung hindi Filipino-led. I believe it’s one of many firsts within the nation. Mabigat ‘yung belief, pero napakita ko rin dito ‘yung values ng pagiging Filipino ko. Sana proud sila sakin,” he advised in an ambush interview with INQUIRER.internet.
Diaz reiterated that “Glitter & Doom” isn’t just a victory for the queer neighborhood however for Filipino abilities as nicely, as his portrayal of Glitter is a testomony to his expertise and flexibility as an actor.
“It’s not only a win for the queer neighborhood. It’s for the queer neighborhood, nevertheless it’s additionally a win for actors as a complete Filipino expertise,” he stated. “Hindi bumabawas ‘yon [being gay] sa pagiging Filipino ko. Buo pa rin, ‘yung pagka Filipino ko. Kakaiba lang ang kwento ko.”
Through the superior screening for the movie held on Tuesday evening, June 4, the 29-year-old actor prolonged a message in what he hopes the viewers will understand upon watching the movie, particularly those that are usually not a part of the queer neighborhood.
“What I hope whenever you deliver your straight buddies to look at is that this. The takeaway can be that we didn’t select the life that we have now now. We didn’t select to be LGBTQIA; it simply occurred. We’d as nicely take pleasure in it. Hindi siya bumabawas sa pagka Filipino natin. Nilalagyan siya ng kakaibang kulay,” he expressed.
Diaz recognized as bisexual. In 2019, he was outed on-line by a health coach. On the time, he thought his profession was over, however quick ahead to now, and the Filipino-Scottish actor considers “Glitter & Doom” his greatest break but.
The movie follows the love story of Glitter (Diaz), a carefree circus performer whose world collides with struggling musician Doom (Alan Cammish). Their love-at-first-sight connection leads them on a summer season journey full of music, tenting journeys, and late-night conversations on goals and individuality.
“Glitter & Doom” additionally encompasses a stellar solid together with Ming-Na Wen (“Mulan,” “Brokers of Defend,” “The Mandalorian”), Missi Pyle (“Gone Lady,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Manufacturing facility,” “The Artist”), Lea DeLaria (“Orange is the New Black”), Tig Notaro (“Star Trek”), and the Indigo Women themselves, whose music takes centerstage on this narrative.
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