Super Tekla Breaks His Silence on Gender Identity

SUPER TEKLA – Comedian Super Tekla finally breaks his silence on his gender identity, addressing speculations and setting the record straight.

Super Tekla has finally addressed questions about his gender identity, putting an end to lingering speculations. The comedian and host of The Boobay and Tekla Show revealed that some people still doubt his true gender identity.

In an episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Friday (February 7), King of Talk Boy Abunda asked him if there were still individuals who questioned whether he was truly straight, especially since he often dresses as a woman on television and during performances.

“May mga mangilan-ngilan. Sabi, ‘Ano ba talaga ang identity mo?” Tekla shared. “Dati kasi Tito Boy, naging parang ano ako, lalaki, para akong mag-aayos ng aircon. Alam mo ‘yung ganun?”

Tekla explained that it was only when he embraced dressing as a woman for performances that his true character came out. “’Yung nag-dress up ako ng girl, lumabas ‘yung character ko, so in-embrace ko ‘yun pero I’m totally [a] guy, straight,” he clarified.

Meanwhile, in a February 2024 episode of Sarap, ‘Di Ba?, Tekla further explained that he dresses as a woman solely for entertainment purposes. He emphasized the importance of being resourceful in the industry.

“Ina-adapt ko na lang siya, kasi kailangan mong maging madiskarte rito… Kung kailangan mong sumabay, kung saan ka, wala namang masasagasaan. You have to build your character, you have to build your own identity na ikaw ‘yan,” he said.

In reality, Tekla dresses as a man in his daily life when he is not performing. He also shared that he is a father to three children, including his teenage daughter, Aira.

Through his statements, Super Tekla made it clear that while he embraces dressing as a woman for his career, he remains a straight man in his personal life, dedicated to his craft and his family.