Actor-comedian Dennis Padilla said that it was never their intention to offend the LGBTQIA+ and revealed that his eldest daughter is married to a woman.
Padilla stars in the movie Pakboys: Takusa, an official entry of the first-ever online Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2020.
Recently, the movie released its official trailer, however, it has drawn criticisms from trans activists because of the opening clip where Francine Garcia was seen urinating in a standing position.
During virtual presscon, Padilla clarified that there was no offense meant in showing the said scene.
“Kapag napanood niyo naman ang buong scene, sexy saka may bed scene kami kaya matutuwa rin yung LGBTQ community, kasi nag-make love kami,” he said.
There will also be no chance that he will disrespect the LGBTQIA+ as he revealed that his daughter married her female partner in California in 2019.
“My daughter is married to a woman in the States. My eldest daughter Diane, who is 30 years old, is married to Katx who is also a woman. And I respect them because mahal ng anak ko, eh.” he said.
“So, nang ikasal sila sa Amerika, I was happy for them. Ako pa ba ang babastos sa LGBTQ, eh, yung daughter ko, asawa babae? Legally married sila sa California,” he added.
Diane Baldivia is Padilla’s eldest daughter with his first wife Monina Gatus.
PAKBOYS: Takusa also features Janno Gibbs, Jerald Napoles, and Andrew E.. It is directed by Al Tantay and produced by Viva Films.
