LGBTQ community celebrates for Beatrice Luigi Gomez's Miss Universe PH victory

"The gays are literally winning tonight!" 

The Miss Universe Philippines 2021  has crowned a first openly gay contestant in Bohol on Thursday. Beatrice Luigi Gomez, who represent Cebu City has bested 27 other candidates for the glamorous crown. She is a proud member of the LGBTQ community!

During the Q&A portion, Gomez was asked:" If during your reign as Miss Universe Philippines things happen in your life that make you sad and uninspired, how would you be able to continue inspiring others?"

Gomez answered: "It is very evident that all of us went through difficulties during this pandemic, but it is also proof that we are to rise to the occasion. And if anything happened to me during my reign i will not give up and inspire others by rising to the problems that I am encountering and by inspiring them that whatever you're going through you will be able to overcome it."

View story: Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Bb. Cebu 2020 proud to announce she has a girlfriend

Prior to the coronation night on her previous interview challenge in Miss U PH 2021, she stood out after talking about her girlfriend. Though she placed sixth in the challenge, Gomez shared about her love of scuba diving, workouts and boxing - and how she enjoys doing them together with DJ Kate Jagdon, who she's been with her for six years.

 

"I do most of these things with my girlfriend Kate. We've been together for six years, going seven in a few months," said Gomez.

The two has been openly posting their relationship online, sharing sweet messages on each other.

"I honestly don't like explaining myself all the time to those who frown upon the idea of being gay but I feel that we need to constantly talk about it, to educate people because not everyone has the strength to stand up for themselves," Gomez was quoted as saying.

Fans has been sharing their support online as well.

The new Miss Universe Philippines is a proud LGBTQIA+ member. 🏳️‍🌈

The gays are literally winning tonight! Congratulations Beatrice Luigi Gomez of Cebu City! 🇵🇭👑#MissUniversePhilippines2021 #MUPH2021Coronation pic.twitter.com/eWj7hn7ruS

— Jaecee Lim (@jaeceelim) September 30, 2021

Newly crowned Binibining Cebu 2020 Beatrice Luigi Gomez is a proud member of the #LGBTQ community. She shared onstage that she has a girlfriend for 5 years. In this perfectionist world we live in where some people put on a facade, she's a beacon of beauty, honesty, & courage. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aXpXpTOwv8

— 🏳️‍🌈 Remus Mark Carballo 🏳️‍🌈 (@javalavamanila) January 14, 2020

#MissUniversePhilippines2021 is Bea Luigi Gomez from Cebu City. Our first openly gay Miss Universe Philippines candidate.

— Kim Bennet Manalo (@KBManalo) September 30, 2021

Our first openly LGBTQIA+ Miss Universe Philippines Representative. Gorgeous, smart, and brave.

You will represent us well in Miss Universe 2021. 🏳️‍🌈❤️🇵🇭#MissUniversePhilippines2021 pic.twitter.com/1k3TyZMWsi

— AMILORIDE  (@TheMisterAdriaX) September 30, 2021

She's the first openly LGBTQ+ representative of the Philippines to the Miss Universe#MissUniversePhilippines2021 pic.twitter.com/bcv99ECFiH

— akaashi (@interludeseok) September 30, 2021