Online Miss Gay Covid19 aims to spread joy, help LGBTQIA+ members amid this pandemic

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CEBU CITY, Philippines— The LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual) community here in Cebu has set on a new journey to

Jay-r Yosores, an events organizer for 14 years is the brain behind this one of a kind pageant that aims to spread laughter and help to some of the members of the“ We all know how they too, are greatly affected by the numerous canceled events due to the pandemic. That is when I thought of doing an online pageant. After a thorough discussion with people I trust, especially Maam Nanette Cortes… I finally was able to conceptualize an online pageant. Hence, Miss Gay Covid19,” said Yosores.

“Prospective candidates submitted a recorded video of them in make-up and answer the question: Why are you deserving to become an official candidate of Miss Gay Covid? Surprisingly, we received a good number of submissions. The videos were then judged through a GC on Facebook by judges, who I am so honored to have said YES to this, willingly,” he added.

Just like any other pageants they have to prepare for the different rounds like the casual, talent, costume, and swimsuit round.From the top 10 candidates, they will narrow it down to their top five later today, May 2, via a recorded phone call. Winner will take home P10,000, first runner-up will win P7,000, second runner-up with P5,000, and non-winners will win P1,000 each. Minor prizes are also up for grabs, best in talent, best in swimsuit, Miss photogenic will win P500 each and best in gown, best in costume will go home with P1,000 each with while Miss Innocentrix Phils will receive P2,000.Fernan who is a veteran of gay beauty pageants told CDN Digital that she just wanted to fight boredom and also spread positive vibes online.

 

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