Christian cheers Mark's brave move

OPM icon Christian Bautista remembers when his close friend and fellow artist Mark Bautista courageously came out as bisexual eight years ago.

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OPM Icons Christian Bautista (left) and Mark Bautista pose during a media conference for their upcoming concert Bautista X Bautista, which will be held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on March 6. (Robert Requintina

(Robert Requintina)

In a heartfelt interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, Christian shared how Mark's honesty deepened their friendship and made him appreciate Mark even more.

“I read it in the paper. I said, 'Hey, no matter what, I am here for you. Parang ganun,'” Christian recalled, expressing unwavering support when he learned about Mark’s revelation.

Mark, in turn, praised Christian’s loyalty, saying, “That's what I like about Christian, also. When things were uncomfortable, hindi siya yung dumistansya or na-feel mo na nawala or something. (He did not distance himself or make you feel lost or something.)”

When he came out, Mark said that was the time his friendship with Christian was tested.