Every June 28th, LGBTIQ+ Pride Day is celebrated and, in general, in the month of June, campaigns are carried out and more visibility is given to the struggles of this community. Several famous Colombians not only join these causes, but through their recognition they become beacons of the fight for respect.
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Famous Colombians who are part of the LGBTIQ+ community
Esteman
Colombian singer Esteban Mateus Williamson, better known as Esteman, has stood out in the music industry for constantly reflecting the community’s struggle in his songs. He is married to Jorge Caballero.
Endry Cardeño
Endry Cardeño Zuluaga is a cucuteña acriz and one of the first trans women to reach the small screen in Colombia.
Juan Pablo Espinosa
Juan Pablo Espinosa is a Bogotá actor known for being one of the leading men in Colombian soap operas. In June 2019, the actor decided to ‘come out of the closet’ with a video on his social media.
Santana Rosa
The actress Santana Rosa became recognized on television from a very young age and before showing herself publicly as a trans woman, for her roles in soap operas such as Beautiful calamities and Analía’s revenge.
Ivan Lalinde
The presenter of Día a Día, Iván Lalinde, is usually very reserved with his private and relationship life. However, in several interviews he has recalled the moment in which he spoke about his sexual orientation with his family.
Carlos Vargas
La Red presenter Carlos Vargas has become one of the most visible faces of the LGBTIQ+ community in the world of entertainment.
Alejandra Borrero
For several years now, actress Alejandra Borrero has spoken calmly about her taste in women. The actress has not only been a defender of women’s rights, but also of the LGBTIQ+ community.
