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Filipino actress Klea Pineda comes out as ‘proud member of LGBTQIA+ community’, vows to ‘live fearlessly’
- The Encantadia and Magkaagaw star came out in an Instagram post to celebrate her 24th birthday
- Her partner, motorcycle enthusiast Katrice Kierulf, said she supported Pineda’s announcement and was ‘so very heartfelt about her decision’
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Philippine television actress Klea Pineda gave a glimpse of her personal life as she unveiled her relationship with her girlfriend Katrice Kierulf after coming out last week.
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Pineda, who declared herself as a “proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community”, opened up about Kierulf, a motorcycle racing enthusiast, on a talk show.
Pineda said she took her partner’s privacy into consideration before revealing their relationship, adding Kierulf said she “was just waiting for me” to come out.
The star also said Kierulf, whom she first met on TikTok, was supportive of her announcement.
“She’s speaking her truth already to everyone and I’m so proud of her, so very heartfelt about her decision,” broadcaster GMA Network quoted Kierulf as saying.
Pineda rose to stardom with her roles in hit dramas series such as Encantadia and Magkaagaw.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Kierulf shared a photo of herself with Pineda, saying “I believe the stars aligned for us for a reason”.
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