Kylie Padilla shares honest reaction to BB Gandanghari’s transition as a trans woman

- Kylie Padilla shared on BB Talk that she felt proud and inspired when her aunt BB Gandanghari came out as a trans woman

-The actress related BB’s bravery to her own struggles with self-discovery during her teenage years

- BB expressed that she initially had concerns that her transition might confuse her nieces and nephews but was surprised by their immediate acceptance

- Kylie and the rest of the family embraced BB as “Tita BB” without hesitation or pushback

Actress Kylie Padilla opened up about her emotional and empowering reaction to her aunt BB Gandanghari’s transition during a deeply personal interview on BB’s YouTube talk show, BB Talk.

Kylie, daughter of Robin Padilla and niece of BB (formerly actor Rustom Padilla), recalled feeling nothing but pride when BB came out as a transgender woman.

“You know my first, honest, real reaction, ‘Oh, my God. I’m so proud,’” Kylie said. “Kasi may ganoon din ako na ang hirap magpakatotoo… ang hirap hanapin ’yung sarili mo.”

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She shared that during her teenage years, she also struggled with expressing her identity and found BB’s courage deeply inspiring.

“And then someone in my family was going through something like this and was brave enough to be who they truly are and say it to the public—it was very inspiring for me,” she said. “I’m happy for BB Gandanghari. At least ngayon, she can be herself now.”

BB Gandanghari, in turn, expressed her initial concern about how her transition would affect her younger relatives.

“Ang real concern ko doon was the pamangkins because I don’t want you guys to be confused,” she admitted.

But to her surprise, the family embraced her wholeheartedly. “Automatic lahat ng mga nephews and nieces, Tita BB kaagad! Walang gatol, no questions asked.”

The conversation offered viewers a rare glimpse into the love and acceptance shared within their family, shedding light on how personal courage can ripple through generations and inspire others to embrace their truth.

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Kylie Padilla is a Filipina actress, model, and singer known for her work in Philippine showbiz. She is the daughter of Robin Padilla, a well-known action star in the Philippines, and Liezl Sicangco. Kylie gained fame for her roles in GMA Network series. She has also showcased her versatility in various drama and romance series. Kylie was married to Aljur Abrenica, and they have two children together. However, they separated in 2021 due to personal differences.

As previously reported by KAMI, Kylie Padilla, a mother of two, tugged at the heartstrings of netizens on social media. Just recently, Kylie uploaded a video and photo about her eldest son, Alas. In the video, Kylie showed how "malambing" Alas was to her as a mother. She then shared her honest thoughts about it and how happy it makes her feel.

Meanwhile, Kylie Padilla recently showcased her letter and her sons' letters. On Instagram, Kylie uploaded photos of their letters, which had netizens gushing. Upon reading the notes, netizens could not help but react and leave positive comments. Needless to say, Kylie and her family are indeed a "letter-writing" one as she mentioned in her viral post.

Source: KAMI.com.gh