Charles Teves
Netizens have praised the GMA Network for handling actress Klea Pineda’s coming out appropriately.
On March 19, Pineda came out as a homosexual on her Instagram story. She posted, “I want the world to know that I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.”
“I am still the same Klea that you loved and supported throughout the years. The only difference now is I can proudly say that I’m gay! From now on, I want to live my life fearlessly,” she said.
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In an interview with Boy Abunda, Pineda introduced her gay girlfriend Katrice (Kierulf).
“Finally, she’s speaking her truth already to everyone. I’m so proud of her,” Kierulf said.
“I love you so much,” Pineda told Kierulf.
Pineda also gave a shout-out to her network.
“Alam ko, kilala ko ‘yung sarili ko na kahit na anong roles ang ibigay sa akin ng GMA Network at ng Sparkle Artists Center, bibigyan ko ng hustisya ang roles na ‘yon. And naniniwala ako sa skills na meron ako. Sa talent na meron ako. And of course, hindi naman ‘yan makakaapekto sa talent na meron ako. Hindi ‘yan makakaapekto sa career na gusto kong tahakin,” she said.
Netizens also praised GMA for handling Pineda’s revelation.
I think aside from her courage, I have to commend GMA with how they handled her coming out. It was sweet, she was given the treatment like any other star who discovered love. It does not seem much but a huge leap to where PH showbiz is headed. Klea hit a precedent with this. https://t.co/Cw6vcTrZK1
— Amber 💫🐍 (@AltheyuhMoves) March 20, 2023
https://twitter.com/janenellastan/status/1637930068436561921
Ang Brave ni Acccla! 🤍
Grabeeh din yun suporta ng GMA kay Klea Pineda!!! https://t.co/mIaseUhHQr— Tralala GALA! 🍚🌾🍚🌾 (@BaretaTralala) March 21, 2023
Klea gained recognition after winning the talent contest ‘StarStruck’ in 2015. Afterward, she acted in two GMA series, namely ‘AraBella,’ and ‘Magkaagaw’.
