Over the past five years, Mela Habijan, Miss Trans Global 2020 and host of “Sparks Camp,” has celebrated Pride Month by the sea, particularly at her beloved surfing spot in La Union.
As a vocal advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, Habijan shared on Instagram her special connection to the sea, recalling how she used to see herself in Ariel, the mermaid from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” who sacrificed her voice to become human.
“I once identified with Ariel. For the longest time, I longed to be ‘where the people are, to wander free, and explore that shore above’,” she wrote, quoting lyrics from the movie’s popular song “Part of Your World.”
She expressed gratitude to the brave movers of the Pride movement who continuously strive for LGBTQIA+ rights, comparing those who oppose gay rights and try to silence voices to Ursula, Ariel’s villainous half-woman, half-octopus antagonist.
“The LGBTQIA-phobic Ursulas forced us to give up our voices to have those legs, jump, dance, and be one with humans. But, being voiceless meant hiding in fear. Thank God for the Pride movement and its brave movers! Globally, it has given back our voices to assert, ‘LGBTQIA+ people are an integral part of this world, worthy of respect, and must be treated equal.’ It amplified our call for inclusion and stand against LGBTQIA-phobia,” she stated.
Habijan expressed her hope that both in and out of the sea, the LGBTQ community will be visible and victorious in the fight against discrimination.
Currently, Habijan is hosting “Sparks Camp,” a new queer dating online reality series that has captured the hearts of viewers from the United States of America, India, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates since its premiere on Black Sheep’s YouTube channel on May 24.
During the initial challenge, the campers got to know each other better. Karl and Dan emerged as winners and chose Justin and Nat as their respective dates. Viewers were given a sneak peek of the campers exchanging their “spark cards,” while tension and drama unfolded with the revelation of more spark cards. EDV
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