Usap-usapan ang Instagram post ng Filipino transwoman runway model na si Leyna Bloom matapos niyang sabihing siya ang kauna-unahang "Filipino woman" na rumampa sa catwalk ng L'Oreal fashion show sa Paris Fashion Show.
Taliwas ito sa naging claims at ulat patungkol kay Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach na siya ang unang Filipina na nakarampa sa nabanggit na fashion show.
"I'm incredibly grateful to @lorealparis for inviting me to be part of such a powerful and inspiring show. Reflecting on this journey, it feels surreal that nearly three years have passed since I made history as the first #Filipino and #BlaanTribe woman to walk the prestigious L’Oréal Paris runway, right in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. That moment, shared with @katgraham, is etched in my heart as a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come. We absolutely owned that runway!" mababasa sa appreciation Instagram post ni Bloom.
"That year holds even deeper significance because I had the honor of standing alongside @supa_ines as we became the first trans women to ever walk that legendary stage. It wasn’t just about representation—it was about breaking boundaries, changing perceptions, and showing the world that beauty transcends the limits placed on us by society."
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Ngunit kapansin-pansin na sa ikatlong paragraph ng kaniyang IG post ay sinabi ni Bloom na siya ang kauna-unahang trans woman sa America na na-maintain ang tatlong taong ambassador partnership sa nabanggit na brand.
"In addition, I am profoundly honored to have made history as the first trans woman in America to maintain a three-year brand ambassador partnership with this incredible company. It’s a testament to the progress we’ve made, but also a reminder of the work still to be done. L’Oréal Paris has shown a commitment to embracing diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in ways that truly make a difference."
Para kay Bloom, higit pa sa fashion show ang nabanggit na L'Oréal Fashion Show.
"This event is more than a fashion show—it’s a celebration of women from every walk of life, each bringing her unique story, strength, and beauty to the world. It reminds us of the importance of lifting each other up, of breaking down barriers together, and of creating a future where every voice is heard, every identity celebrated."
"Being part of a brand that champions diversity means the world to me, and together, we continue to pave the way for future generations. We are not only walking the runway; we are walking our worth, showing the world that we all belong. We are all #WorthIt."
Sa dulo ng post ay ni-recognize ni Bloom ang iba pang kapwa Pinay, gaya nina Stephanie Valentine at Pia Wurtzbach na nakasama niya sa nabanggit na karanasan.
"Huge congratulations to my Filipino sisters, @glamzilla & @piawurtzbach, for walking the runway this year—you both looked absolutely stunning and represented us beautifully."
Umani naman ito ng iba't ibang reaksiyon at komento mula sa netizens.
"I love how Leyna Bloom is setting the record straight about being the real first Filipino to walk the L’Oréal runway! It’s hilarious how some people don’t even fact-check and just crave validation. Karma’s catching up, Pia, and your glam team too. Keep playing the victim, girl!"
"This will be a hard pill to swallow for Pia’s fans but a truth is a truth no matter how painful it is. Don’t try to fabricate an excuse like you always do bcs she’s Filipino and that’s the most important part of that. You shouldn’t discredit someone’s achievements just to make your idol plausible."
"Setting the record straight."
"Dun lang po tayo sa ORIGINAL at TOTOO."
"Leyna Bloom made history as the first openly transgender FILIPINA woman to walk in a L'Oréal show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2021. Her achievement is a significant milestone for representation in the fashion and beauty industries. Bloom is also known for her activism, advocating for transgender rights and visibility."
Matatandaang napaulat din sa Balita na nag-post si Pia ng appreciation sa L'Oreal fashion show dahil nangyari ito isang araw bago ang kaniyang birthday celebration noong Setyembre 24.
SINO SI LEYNA BLOOM?
Si Leyna Bloom ay isang transwoman model, actress, at dancer. Ang kaniyang ina ay isang Pilipina habang ang ama naman niya ay isang African-American. Ang kaniyang ina ay mula sa tribong B'laan na matatagpuan sa Southern Mindanao, na kilala sa paghahabi.
Kilala si Bloom bilang isang runway model ng iba't ibang brands. Noong 2018, siya ang kauna-unahang openly transwoman na napabilang sa Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, na inulan din ng iba't ibang reaksiyon at komento.
Bandang Marso 2019, si Bloom ang kaisa-isang transwoman na "woman of color" na rumampa sa Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2019 sa Tommy Hilfiger x Zendaya fashion show.
Nagkaroon siya ng acting debut film na pinamagatang "Port Authority" noong 2019.
Samantala, wala pang tugon, reaksiyon, o pahayag ang kampo ni Pia patungkol dito.
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