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Former America’s Next Top Model contestant and perpetual thirst trap Marvin Cortes has come out of the closet.
The fashionista took to Instagram August 1 to share the news with his followers in a heartfelt video.
“I want to let you guys know I’m coming out as openly bisexual,” Cortes says, grinning wide, in the clip. “I’ve been in love with both men and women, and I’m proud to be part of the gay community in my personal life. I just want to share that with you, now, publicly online. I just want to say thank you for your support; I’ve never been happier. I look forward to living more of an authentic life and sharing that with you.”
Cortes then went on to say that he’s stayed publicly closeted until now out of respect for his family; he’s not someone to discuss his personal life in public. He also alluded to a bit of homophobia in his family, which has kept him silent until now.
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“I want them to know that I’ve delayed this as much as possible because I respect them very much,” Cortes says. “I respect their values. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the way they think, even if that means they don’t accept my lifestyle or how I am. I’m never going to stop loving them. I know it’s going to be hard for them to accept.”
Cortes also went on to say he’s the only queer member of his family, and also hinted that he’s tried to change his orientation in the past. He also said he wants to offer a role model to other kids–particularly in very traditional Latino families–who are also living in the closet. Cortes also reaffirmed that he wants to have children someday as a loving, queer dad.
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“I love you guys,” Cortes concludes. “Thank you for the support. I’ve never been happier; I have plenty of love in my life. I’m accepting of myself, and I hope that if you’re in my shoes or have ever been in my shoes or are still in my shoes–know that it’s going to get better. You don’t have to feel so much pain and anger. Channel that into something creative or something that will make you successful so that you can be the most successful gay person in your family, which I plan on being. Thank you guys!”
Marvin Cortes first rose to international fame on Season 20 of America’s Next Top Model in 2013, where he placed runner-up in the competition. He’s since appeared in ads for GUESS, Hugo Boss, Samsung and Coca-Cola.
Welcome to the family, Marvin. And now, for some Instagram shots…
Cam
Which screename will the right wing troll use to come in here and attack this guy, make up some lie about him, scream that he’s just doing this for attention or cry about Queerty posting a coming out article saying “Who cares about this anyway?!”
Nothing enrages the right wing more than people coming out publicly.
Congrats to Marvin!
Hdtex
You need help.
CurtisIsTheOne
Cam. Why don’t you give up on your Troll accusations and go do something positive with your time? Like running in traffic? Besides, everyone knows YOU create the “troll”accounts so you can have someone to attack OR alternative explanation: You have multiple personalities that are not all aware of each other’s comings and goings. OR the real troll is Queen Elizabeth, just because she gets bored with all the Royal BS. YOU CHOOSE. Now please accuse me of being homophobic bigot because that’s what we get off on /|\
Cam
@CurtisIsTheOne
Awww, the troll account tried to post two comments underneath right after each other, and then made the second one an obsessive rant all about me. So I guess I just preempted what you’d planned to write on this thread huh?
Thanks for letting me know just how much people pointing out your different troll screenames consumes you.
Your troll game is sad and weak.
Donston
It’s kind of a shame that he only publicly “came out” when he started an Onlyfans and started fvcking dudes on camera. I’m not doubting that he’s very “queer”. (He appears to be in a gay relationship). I’m also not doubting his struggles and issues with his family. But it is disheartening and cynical how so many of these dudes only want to be unabashedly “queer” or want talk about being proud to be in the “gay community” when their careers have taken a nosedive or when it’s time to monetize homo behaviors/homo appeal. Still, good for him.
Hdtex
“BISEXUAL”…..uh-huh.
BWAHAHAHAHA BWAHAHAHAHA BWAHAHAHAHA BWAHAHAHAHA BWAHAHAHAHA BWAHAHAHAHA!!!
DarkZephyr
You need help.
Prax07
Hmmm…Convenient to come out as bi when he needs subs to his p0rn content. Defend it all you want, it’s still a cash grab.
Donston
A lot of these guys think folks are dumb and won’t take heed of the timing. He could be very queer and very much in love with someone of his sex right now. He could have overall homo preferences and commitment ambitions. And he could feel proud of being a part of the “gay community”. But it’s still rather exploitative and kinda baity. It’s just not a good look, especially after so many have done this.
Res1
@Donston he won’t go hungry. Seems like a lot of gay men prefer straight pornstars, models, etc. He’d just be getting in where he fits in. Hate the game, not the player.
Donston
Res1, I don’t doubt that the dude is very queer. Guys don’t posts statements like that- hyping up their “pride” to a part of the “gay community”, their feelings towards their same sex and talking about how difficult their journey and struggles have been- if they’re only “experimenting” or only engaging with their sex for money or only kinda, a bit into their sex. Plus, he does have stereotypical “gay face”. And in general, I don’t like to tell people where they are in the gender, sexual, affection, romantic, emotional investment, commitment spectrum. That’s their life and journey. But the potential sincerity of the post is undermined by him just starting to sell sex vids at the same time. While reality show and social media “stars” already have the rep of doing anything for some coin, attention, validation.
A lot of “queers” don’t realize that timing and presentation is almost everything. That’s the type of stuff that does make it seem as if you’re only “out” for money and relevance and makes people question just how sincere and “gay” you are. While being very much gay/queer/in the spectrum doesn’t mean that you’re not a leech or not being exploitative and manipulative. But yes, it all is what it is.
Fahd
He’s not my type, but whatever he want to do. He can come out for profit if he wants and to me that’s fine. It’s the internet and monetize everything seems to be a logical approach – beats 9 to 5. I don’t subscribe to his onlyfans page, but to those who do, enjoy.
Jim
This guy really needs to get over himself!!
SFMike
Yeah he’s not all that….
LumpyPillows
He is what he is and that’s fine by me. Be happy.
stanhope
Why is what he does anybody’s business? I don’t care one way or the other..why should you? Don’t like him or what he does…don’t support his endeavors. Simple as that. To commit so much effort to disapprove of someone makes you the asshole. One question….do you have those abs? Would as many people pay to see you? Is what he’s doing illegal? Thought so…..go sit down with your bag of chips and can of beer.
IvanPH
Bi women are straight women looking for attention.
Bi men are gay men with apprehension.
Donston
At this point, these types of comments don’t even come off as mean or ignorant. They read as trolling. Especially since probably almost half of the people who comment here aren’t entirely homosexual or are not “gay” identifying or are in the spectrum. Furthermore, based off his statement he seems to be trying to be seen as both “bi” and “gay”, which is becoming more of a thing nowadays.
BoomerMyles
Just a stopover to gayville.
BigE
Good to see that he’s put on some muscle! He was way to skinny on ANTM. He looks much healthier!
powersthatbe
No need to wrap this one, I’ll take him to go!