I am the only person who calls him Mama Rey. He doesn’t look his age. He looks ten years younger. Sense of humor is his game. The best laughs I had were with Rey. Yes, he is a homosexual. If you see him, you could mistake him for a straight. He keeps his hair short; wears shirts and jeans; doesn’t wear make-up; not a cross-dresser. In short, he is just Rey.
Rey lives with his mom. He takes care of her and a younger brother despite his measly earnings. He is a local showbiz writer. Rey told me that his family used to be rich. His late father was an owner of a multi-million construction company. But when he died, Rey said they were left with nothing but old buildings that are still under court action.
Rey attended one of the best universities in the country. He used to have bundles of cash and lavishly spends them with his friends. He used to wear branded clothes. His father pampered them well. And his father supported him despite his sexual “preference.”
Whenever he recounts his past, Rey feels quite sad. But he is a brave soul. He is not blaming anyone now that he is poor. He is always optimistic. He is happy most of the time and he makes everyone happy. I cannot think of any better company than him. I miss him a lot.
Rey lives with his mom. He takes care of her and a younger brother despite his measly earnings. He is a local showbiz writer. Rey told me that his family used to be rich. His late father was an owner of a multi-million construction company. But when he died, Rey said they were left with nothing but old buildings that are still under court action.
Rey attended one of the best universities in the country. He used to have bundles of cash and lavishly spends them with his friends. He used to wear branded clothes. His father pampered them well. And his father supported him despite his sexual “preference.”
Whenever he recounts his past, Rey feels quite sad. But he is a brave soul. He is not blaming anyone now that he is poor. He is always optimistic. He is happy most of the time and he makes everyone happy. I cannot think of any better company than him. I miss him a lot.
Rey represents the life of most of homosexuals in this country. They are either comedians, singers, writers or salon experts. They always make us laugh. But behind their funny faces and jolly spirits are the inspiring stories of their struggles, hardships, determination and dreams.
