My Husband's Lover draws too many attention not only to the third sex community but to the whole viewing public as well. Despite CBCP's criticism, majority of the viewing public still shows support to the show. It still the most talked about TV show in social network like twitter.
Who would ever think that a gay themed TV Series would be the most talked about and praised in a prime time slot. My Husband's Lover is definitely timely! The cast and story line is perfect.
In my opinion the show was great. It is tastefully made and very much considerate. I personally think that the writers and management including the actors are holding back because they are thinking and considering the "religious and moral values". I am watching the replay every weekend because for me it has a life moral lesson. The show is teaching the viewing public about the life of homosexual.
For me, My Husband's Lover is timely. The time for diversity is definitely not yesterday or tomorrow but the time is NOW. I am excited to the time when everyone can go to church without being judged, I am excited to the time when a preacher would openly welcomes everyone into the church and not being the topic of their homily.
GAY, HOMOSEXUAL, THIRD SEX call it whatever you call. No one cant deny the fact that they exist and that they are part of this world. All we need to do is simply respect each others existence. The church shouldn't be a dictator and start dictating everyone what to do and what we should believe in. It doesn't mean that when the preacher, priest, pastor says it is wrong does not also mean that they are certainly right. They are human too guided by their own principle and own belief and being homosexual is not a sin or a disease that need to be cured. Homosexuals are human too who goes to church and do what everyone is doing.
Kudos to GMA for showing MY Husband's Lover with all the twists and drama. I just hope that they wont twist the show to favor religious group. I just hope it would stick to the reality of life...
UPDATE: AUG 9, 2013 its already the 45th day of airing and it consistently hit the bench mark! The said TV Series trends in Twitter not only in the Philippines but definitely worldwide. The social media reacts via Twitter and shares their sentiments over the characters.
The Characters.....
I think the characters are reflections of the Philippine Society as well as the whole story. Here's what I think:
Who would ever think that a gay themed TV Series would be the most talked about and praised in a prime time slot. My Husband's Lover is definitely timely! The cast and story line is perfect.
In my opinion the show was great. It is tastefully made and very much considerate. I personally think that the writers and management including the actors are holding back because they are thinking and considering the "religious and moral values". I am watching the replay every weekend because for me it has a life moral lesson. The show is teaching the viewing public about the life of homosexual.
For me, My Husband's Lover is timely. The time for diversity is definitely not yesterday or tomorrow but the time is NOW. I am excited to the time when everyone can go to church without being judged, I am excited to the time when a preacher would openly welcomes everyone into the church and not being the topic of their homily.
GAY, HOMOSEXUAL, THIRD SEX call it whatever you call. No one cant deny the fact that they exist and that they are part of this world. All we need to do is simply respect each others existence. The church shouldn't be a dictator and start dictating everyone what to do and what we should believe in. It doesn't mean that when the preacher, priest, pastor says it is wrong does not also mean that they are certainly right. They are human too guided by their own principle and own belief and being homosexual is not a sin or a disease that need to be cured. Homosexuals are human too who goes to church and do what everyone is doing.
Kudos to GMA for showing MY Husband's Lover with all the twists and drama. I just hope that they wont twist the show to favor religious group. I just hope it would stick to the reality of life...
UPDATE: AUG 9, 2013 its already the 45th day of airing and it consistently hit the bench mark! The said TV Series trends in Twitter not only in the Philippines but definitely worldwide. The social media reacts via Twitter and shares their sentiments over the characters.
The Characters.....
I think the characters are reflections of the Philippine Society as well as the whole story. Here's what I think:
- General Armando Soriano - The father of Vincent Soriano. A general in the military and a homophobic. A very strict father and has this Alpha Male idea. In deed, there are many stories out there of a father who will do everything just to change or cure their son's or daughter's sexual preference. According to them they are simply a disgrace to the family and a disgrace to his name. They are more particular about what their padrino's would tell rather the well fare of their child. They will subject their children to intense physical and emotional abuse. This is very evident in the who knows when it started until about the year 2000. Up to this date there are still horrible stories about fathers ready to subject their children to anything just to make sure they are "cured". He is a perfect picture of a close minded father and very firm as to what he believes in. These kinds of fathers are the very reason why I campaign for the TV Show as they need to be educated and they need to learn somehow on the ins and outs of being a gay. They need to be
- Vincent Soriano - is a closet gay. Oh yes there are many closet gays out there. He represents the hardship of those prefer to be in a closet by whatever reason. His story, hardship and dilemma could be happening in a real Filipino setting. No matter what happen they still need the comfort of their real love.
- Eric Del Mundo - is gay but not a cross dresser. He is a story most and typical gay man who dresses like a boy but admits that he is a gay "Bi-sexual" as they say. Most of the time they play the role of a girl in a same sex relationship. His story also represents those gays who are very fortunate to have a family member who supports him all the way. He has a family member who would fight for his welfare and understand fully how he thinks and acts and accepts him as who he is.
- Soledad "Sol" Del Mundo - a typical caring and loving mother. Who would fight for his gay son no matter what happen. She represents the same mother who has a gay son/daughter who showed support and love to their children no matter what the people would tell her or her family that she builds.
- Elaine Soriano - is a typical "religious" grand mother who believes everything what the priest would say. She is loving and caring mother for Vincent and his husband Armando but she also believes that being gay is a mortal sin and needs to be cured. She is a representation of mothers who has the same mentality.
- Lally Agatep-Soriano - is a representation of every wife who has a husband gay or not who would fight to keep the family intact. She represents every wife who could sacrifice her feelings and needs for the sake of her family. In short they are the "martyrs"
- Sandra Agatep - represents every single mother. She also represents those mothers who would sell everything just for her children to eat.
The show is expected to end on September 27, 2013 as announced. For me, it could be too soon to end but it could be too late to end. It would actually depend on where I see it. For me the show is ending too soon because I think Zandro's end wasn't showed properly. The life of a cross dresser and the way they are treated in many various forms wasn't discussed thoroughly in the show. Though it is not part of Vincent - Lally - Eric conflict but it is still about gay issues surrounding these types of homosexuality.
