Introduction
The video discusses actors from successful telenovelas who have publicly declared their homosexuality. It highlights various actors and their experiences with coming out.
Roberto Manrique
- Roberto Manrique, known for his role in the telenovela "Los Victorinos," publicly mentioned his sexual orientation through a video on Instagram.
- He stated that while his close circle already knew he was gay, he felt it was irrelevant to make it public.
- In the video, he emphasized that there are more important aspects of him as a person beyond his sexual orientation.
Diego Bertie
- Diego Bertie, a Peruvian actor and singer who passed away in 2022, openly spoke about his homosexuality.
- He mentioned that he never felt the need to talk about it because it was clear to him.
- In an interview, he shared that his daughter has known about his sexuality since she was six years old.
Juan Pablo Espinosa
- Juan Pablo Espinosa, known for his roles in popular telenovelas such as "El Secretario" and "A Corazón Abierto," publicly came out as gay during a phone call with his parents when he was studying in Boston at the age of 18.
Alejandro Tommasi
- Alejandro Tommasi, a Mexican actor recognized for his appearances in telenovelas like "Hasta el fin del mundo" and "El manantial," revealed his sexual orientation in 2015 after a magazine exposed his relationship without consent.
- He later stated that he identifies as pansexual and is open to relationships based on love and care rather than gender.
Christian Chávez
- Christian Chávez, formerly part of the music group RBD, publicly declared himself gay in 2007 through an open letter following the publication of his civil marriage with another man in Canada.
Sebastián Ligarde
- Sebastián Ligarde, a Mexican actor known for his roles in telenovelas like "Pecados ajenos" and "Acorralada," came out as gay in 2012 through his social media accounts after the death of his partner.
Alexander Torres
- Alexander Torres, a Puerto Rican actor from telenovelas such as "Mariposa de barrio" and "Dama y obrero," spoke about his sexual orientation and becoming a father in an interview with People en Español in 2017.
Polo Morín
- Polo Morín, a Mexican actor, faced an invasion of privacy when compromising photos were leaked online. In response, he publicly confirmed his homosexuality during a Facebook Live session, emphasizing that celebrities also have the right to keep their personal lives private.
Mauricio Mejía
- Mauricio Mejía, a Mexican actor who initially kept his sexual orientation secret, had it exposed by a magazine without permission. He later expressed that although it was initially challenging for him, it ultimately brought positive changes to his life.
Willy Martin
- Willy Martin, known for his role as Rey Galan in the series "El amor es para valientes," came out as gay in 2020 and announced his engagement to Luis Luyando during an interview with People magazine.
Conclusion
Nickelodeon and Telemundo Career
This section discusses Rafael de la Fuente's acting career on Nickelodeon and Telemundo.
Acting Roles
- Rafael de la Fuente began his acting career in 2009 with a role in the Telemundo telenovela "Más sabe el diablo".
- He later appeared in another telenovela called "Aurora".
- In 2011, he became a recurring character in the fantasy series "Grachi" as Diego Forlán.
- In the second season, he became part of the main cast.
- In 2014, he appeared in "Every Witch Way", an English version of Grachi.
Empire and Dynasty Roles
This section highlights Rafael de la Fuente's roles in the TV shows "Empire" and "Dynasty".
Role in Empire
- In 2015, Rafael de la Fuente appeared as Michael Sánchez, the boyfriend of Jamal Lyon (played by Jussie Smollett), in the musical telenovela "Empire" on Fox.
Role in Dynasty
- In March 2017, Rafael de la Fuente was cast as Sam Flores, a male homosexual version of Sammy Jo Carrington, in The CW's reboot of "Dynasty".
- He publicly announced his homosexuality in December 2019.
Lambda García
This section provides information about Lambda García.
Openly Gay Confirmation
- In July 2019, Lambda García openly confirmed that he is gay.
Role in La Reina Soy Yo