Derek Ramsay is open to gay roles

Posted on October 1, 2008
Filed Under Gay News Blog

Derek Ramsay is just one of many hunk models whose gamble in crossing over to acting paid off successfully.During the cast pictorial of his upcoming teleserye Humingi Ako Sa Langit, Derek told ABS-CBN.com that he is thinking of other challenging portrayals, and is actually considering doing a gay role.The declaration came as a shock, so ABS-CBN.com asked Derek why he is ready to take that risk.

“I’m not afraid of gay roles .I’m willing to do challenging roles to see how good I would do.If I fail, then I fail.At least I tried and I won’t have to live with myself asking what if sinubukan ko nga,” he answered.

But doing gay roles has its drawbacks on actors especially for the likes of Derek who keep a macho image.Is he bothered that people might question his sexuality once he plays gay on screen?

“I know myself.People who actually know me know that I am not gay. There are people out there who will never get to like me, and I’m comfortable with that.Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion and I’m not going to try to do anything to convince them to like me.Even if I get judged ‘Oh! You must be gay!’ As long as I know I played the part well, I wouldn’t be affected,” he told ABS-CBN.com.

Taking risks is not a new thing for Derek.He was already a recognized model when a few years ago he was chosen by Kris Aquino to play one of her leading men in her movie.But Derek declined the offer because at that time, he felt he didn’t have the talent to act.When more opportunities came his way, he figured them as signs for him to broaden his arena.

Derek Ramsay is open to gay roles
ABS CBN News, Philippines