Jeff Moses, naglabas ng saloobin sa malisyosong tingin sa kanila ng kanyang tiyuhin
- Jeff Moses opened up about being judged whenever he was seen with his gay uncle
- He recalled being subjected to malicious assumptions because of his close relationship with his uncle
- Moses said he grew up surrounded by members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including relatives and friends
- He also discussed indecent proposals in the entertainment industry and the importance of working without putting a price on oneself
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Sparkle hunk and Sparkada member Jeff Moses opened up about the unfair judgments he experienced whenever people saw him spending time with his uncle, who is openly gay.
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Moses shared the experience during an episode of TRGGRD!, where he recalled how strangers would make inappropriate assumptions about their relationship simply because his uncle is part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The actor explained that during his high school years, he would often ride with his uncle, who worked as a teacher. Their noticeable age difference and different surnames, however, meant that people who saw them together did not always realize they were relatives.
He also remembered that his uncle owned a large pink motorcycle, which made their appearances together even more noticeable.
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Moses recalled the hurtful assumptions people would make about him.
“Kasi, yung tito ko, teacher, bading. So, parang iniisip ko nung high school... ako iniisip ko, lagi kasi ako naka-angkas sa tito ko. 'Tapos, motor niya pink pa. Alam mo yung malaking motor na puwedeng pa-motocross, pero kulay pink, ganun. Angkas ako sa tito ko, ganiyan. E, hindi naman lahat ng tao dun alam na tito ko yun kasi magkaiba kami ng surname, kasi cousin yun ng tatay ko.”
He said some people would even connect his appearance to his uncle in a derogatory manner.
“Parang sinasabi nila, 'Oh! Kaya pala pogi kasi namamakla.”
For Moses, such experiences were especially frustrating because he grew up in an environment where LGBTQIA+ individuals were already a normal and accepted part of his life.
“Ako growing up, napapalibutan ako ng mga LGBT, so parang 'yung kapatid ko part ng LGBT. 'Tapos 'yung mga cousin ko, ganiyan. Yung mga tropa ko, mga kapitbahay ko LGBT. So, parang kami mga lalaki karaniwan naju-judge na: 'Ah! Bakla niya siguro yan kasi kasama niya.'”
He added that even ordinary activities, such as shopping with LGBTQIA+ friends or relatives, could invite unwanted comments from other people.
“Lalo na 'pag bumibili kayo, kunwari, sa grocery kasama mo sa ganiyan or sa mall: 'Hala, binibilhan siya ng bakla niya, oh,' ganun.”
The discussion also touched on another issue faced by some actors in the entertainment industry: indecent proposals.
Moses noted that people can sometimes have misconceptions about actors and the kinds of offers they receive because of their profession.
“Kasi sa industry din natin, parang marami rin [indecent] proposals, 'di ba? Pero ang masasabi ko lang diyan kaya naman tayo nagtatrabaho para hindi tayo malagyan ng presyo.”
Moses is set to appear in the theater production Bongga Ka, 'Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical, which is scheduled to be staged this September.
Jeff Moses (born Jeff Moses Halaghay on April 1, 2000) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and model managed by GMA Network's Sparkle Artist Center. He first gained television prominence as Reagan in the hit medical drama Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, later winning Best Actor at the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival for his leading role in the film Under a Piaya Moon and taking on major stage roles in productions such as Bagets: The Musical.
In another report, John “Sweet” Lapus came to Atasha Muhlach’s defense after she faced criticism over her casting in “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.” Sweet argued that Atasha should not be held responsible for being chosen for the production because the decision ultimately came from the people behind the musical. He also expressed confidence in her abilities, saying she has the talent to silence doubts through her performance onstage.
Meanwhile, Atasha Muhlach has also received encouraging feedback from several of her co-stars as the cast prepares for “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.” Sam Concepcion, Jeff Moses, and Anthony Rosaldo described Atasha as warm, charming, energetic, and pleasant to work with, according to The Philippine Star. Sweet likewise shared his positive impression after witnessing Atasha during her audition and rehearsals, particularly praising her talent and stage presence.
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