Pablo Alborán comes out to inspire others
Posted on 09/05/23 at 11:44
- Pablo Alborán’s message resonates.
- It sparked a movement of support and solidarity.
- He helped break stereotypes.
Pablo Alborán spoke out: «I’m here to tell you that I’m gay. That it’s okay, that life goes on just the same.»
That’s how the video where singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán shared his sexual orientation begins, as he strove to free himself and help others.
The Spanish musician shared the video, which lasted just over two minutes, on his official Instagram account.
That post reached over eight million followers and became a trending topic.
«Today, I want my voice to grow louder»
«I have always fought against any form of oppression or inequality.»
«Whether it’s racism, xenophobia, sexism, transphobia, homophobia or any kind of hatred. And today, I want my voice to grow a little louder,» said Alborán.
To this day, the words of the Spanish composer have garnered over a million likes and 182,000 supportive comments.
This shows how much respect and admiration there is for Pablo Alborán’s courage in coming out.
Pablo Alborán came out during the pandemic
Spanish singer Pablo Alborán said that he came out during the pandemic.
He stated that he made this decision because we were living in a world where sometimes «we forget about the love that unites us, the one that makes us stronger… and better.»
The winner of at least 40 awards in the music industry claims that he shared his message because he needed «to be a little happier than I already was.»
«Many people assume it… know it, or simply don’t care,» the Hispanic artist added.
Has Pablo Alborán faced discrimination because of his sexual orientation?
He explains that he hasn’t faced discrimination personally or professionally due to his sexual orientation.
«At home, in my family, I have always felt the freedom to love whomever I wanted, to pursue what I wanted.»
«I have felt supported and accompanied in building each of my dreams.»
With his reflections, the composer hopes to help others. «I hope this message makes someone’s journey easier. But above all, I’m doing it for myself.»
