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A reality TV runner-up opens up about coming out as bisexual, family expectations, and finding himself through modeling.
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In this episode
- How a public coming-out video changed his relationship with his family
- What it was like navigating identity while filming a reality TV show
- How homophobia shaped his experience before and after coming out
- The role modeling played in helping him understand who he is
About this episode
Marvin Cortes was the runner-up on cycle 20 of the modeling competition show, “America’s Next Top Model.” He was always caught flirting with the girls competing on the show and even ended up in a short relationship with Renee Bog-wah-deen at the end of the season. Which is part of the reason why Marvin’s family never suspected that he was anything but straight. But last month, Marvin posted a video telling everyone that he’s bisexual and proud. Today, we catch up with Marvin and talk reality TV, coming out, homophobia, and how modeling helped him find himself.Be sure to follow Marvin on IG!
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