Charice Pempengco, the Filipino singer who plays Sunshine Corazon on “Glee,” has come out as a lesbian.
She made the teary-eyed revelation during an interview with Filipino showbiz show “The Buzz.”
When asked by the host to address rumors about her sexual orientation, Charice replied, “Opo, tomboy po ako,” that translates to “Yes, I am a lesbian.”
Rumors about her sexuality surfaced in recent months after she chopped off her long locks and started wearing more masculine clothing.
The 21-year-old star broke down in tears during the interview, admitting that she has become estranged from her family. She also apologized to fans who might be “disappointed.”
“But to those who can accept me, thank you very much,” she said, adding, “We are all equal, whether you are gay or straight.”
She later filmed a video to thank fans for their support. “Honestly, I’m very, very happy. I can’t explain how happy I am right now hearing all [these] positive things.”