This September, the gay social networking
and dating app Blued is launching “Super Idol,” a talent competition to
showcase LGBTQ+ talents from around the globe.
“The year 2021 is shaping up to be a
promising year for LGBTQ+ talents despite limitations set by the pandemic.
Recently, famous drag personalities announced the premiere of two drag shows in
the Philippines,” said Liam Lu, Head of Blued International. “This time, Blued
is proud to host a new platform for even more gay talents with ‘Super Idol’.”
Blued is the
world’s first LGBTQ+ app to introduce a live streaming feature in 2016. It also
introduced Voice Chat Rooms and Quick Chat - functions for live audio conversations
and video call speed dating, respectively.
Recently, the app launched
its global #LiveYourPride campaign in celebration of this year’s Pride Month.
Additionally, Blued Philippines celebrated gays of all shapes and stories
through “Living My Gay Life,” a local campaign which featured notable
personalities such as viral content creators Sassa
Gurl and Pipay Kipay, along with filmmaker and HIV advocate Wanggo Gallaga.
Set to be
hosted on the Blued app, “Super Idol” is an upcoming talent competition open to
all its 60 million plus users worldwide. The grand winner, as well as active
audiences, both stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to $22,000.
To join, aspiring contestants must post
their entries on their social media, tag the official Blued account, and have
prior access to Blued Live. Auditions run from September 6 to 8, 2021.
Among all registered hopefuls, 30 will be
selected to perform a series of tasks in the semifinal round. From there, the
top five contestants will compete for the title of Blued’s first “Super Idol.”
Actor and comedian Awra Briguela is also
set to appear as a guest judge in the final round.
“Filipinos are known to be a pageant and
talent show-loving people. This is evident in their active participation in
both local and international competitions,” said Lu. “With ‘Super Idol,’ we
hope that the next big Filipino LGBTQ+ talent will be able to showcase their
unique brand of star power and charisma on a larger, global stage.”
From the
colorful gay pageants of small barrios
to the anticipated “Drag Cartel” shows of popular bars, LGBTQ+ talents have
long been carving their own niche in the local scene. With the boom of more
competitions like this both on television and online, Blued is also out to
create and redefine its own safe space for talented Filipino gays—even in the time of the pandemic.
Those
interested to join “Super Idol” may see the full mechanics here.
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