"Malayo na, pero malayo pa rin."
In the Philippines, the queer community has been a constant target of misplaced prejudice and hate-driven crimes. For a country that presents itself as "LGBTQIA+-friendly," there has been an apparent effort to eradicate these individuals from society.
And yet, these people continue to stand tall at the forefront of a fight that’s yet to be won. Now more than ever, Pride Month has signified more than just a celebration of one’s individuality. At the end of the day, there is strength in numbers. It takes a village, people.
Meet our 19 fabulous Pride cover stars in our link in bio. #PreviewPride2023 #PreviewLovesPride
The cover stars wear pieces by local designers @marlontuazonc, @farah_abu, @thehouseofenchante, @piesaph, @dennis_lustico, @rags2richesinc, @happyandrada.ph, @sebastianandsavannah, @tipaycaintic, @rhetteala, @manny.halasan, @mjorian, @alchemistaonline, @mirrobeads, @hannahadrias, @wear.strut, @houseoflaurel, @_ha.mu_, @gloriousdias, @lsw_ph, and @randolfclothing
Produced by The Preview Editors
Photographed by Cenon Norial III and Mav Bernardo (@cenonatmav)
Art Direction by Bacs Arcebal (@bacsarcebal)
Styling Team: Marj Ramos-Clemente (@itsmarjramos), Reg Rodriguez (@heyrocketgirl), Nicole Cruz (@y_nrc), and Isha Fojas (@ishafojas)
Makeup by Gery Penaso (@gerypenaso), Lei Ponce (@theleiponce), Japeth Mike Purog (@japethmike_purog), Jay Salcedo (@makeupbyjaysalcedo), Carell Garcia (@carellgarcia_), Janica Cleto (@janicleto_), Kim Roy Opog (@kimroyopog), and Bryan Cuizon (@bryancuizonnn) of MAC Philippines (@maccosmeticsph)
Hairstyling by Lourd Ramos (@lourdramos), MJ Agaton (@mjagaton_hair), Donald Lopez, Jeff Valenzuela (@itsjeffvalenzuela), Nora Wikas (@norawikas_creations), Melvin Deinla (@melvindeinla), and Ken Jayan (@ken_jayan) of TRESemmé Philippines (@tresemmeph)
Nails by Nailandia (@nailandiacorp)
Set and Production Design by Rocketsets (@rocketsets)
Sittings Editor: Marj Ramos-Clemente
Assisted by Katrina Maisie Cabral (@katfromjupiter) and Jamie Lou Briones (@itsjamiebriones)
Videos by Yeyen Espineda (@yeyenespineda) and Jana Jodloman (@janajodloman)
Words by Em Enriquez (@enrqz)
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