Manila, Philippines – GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash's commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story of strength and persistence of Filipino drag performer, Turing.
Turing gained fame as a contestant on the debut season of Drag Race Philippines. The short film delves into Turing's aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet.
Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. She reassures her mother, “Ako nang bahala sa pag tambling, Ma," despite the struggles their family faces.
Overcoming tears, she performs in her living room, cheered on by her family and supported by GCash, enabling her to receive tips from fans all around the country.
“Sobrang
proud ako sa film na ‘to, kasi it really showed how GCash was there during some
of my most challenging times,” shares Turing. “Especially nung lockdown kasi virtual shows lang ang nagagawa naming
drag performers kasi sarado lahat ng bars and clubs, ang laking tulong ng GCash
para makatanggap kami ng tips in real time, and I got to continue doing
what I love the most.”
The premiere of Turing's GStories film
took place at the GTalks: Werk With Pride event on June 22. GCash created
GTalks as a space for meaningful discussions on topics that impact the everyday
lives of Filipinos, such as providing access to financial services, diversity
and inclusion, and climate action.
Sharing their own success stories with GCash, the Werk With Pride event also featured a panel discussion with LGBTQIA+ business owners and entrepreneurs Gabby Cantero, Butterboy co-founder Hilder Demeterio, and Nariese Giangan of Food for the Gays. They were also joined by LGBT Chamber of Commerce Representative Atty. Quino Reyes.
(L-R
Nariese Giangan, Hilder Demetrio, Gabby Cantero, Atty. Quino Reyes)
(L-R Gabby Cantero, Hilder Demetrio, Nariese Giangan, and Atty. Quino Reyes joined by GCash Chief Marketing Officer, Neil Trinidad)
GCash:
Enabling Dreams and Aspirations for All
Regardless of who you are or what you aspire to, GCash supports your dreams by providing accessible financial services – even beyond Pride Month. GCash remains an essential tool for Filipinos as they work to achieve financial independence.
GCash offers GLoan, instant cash loans for kickstarting your goals, and GInsure, a range of insurance products safeguarding the future of LGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones. Business owners can also enjoy seamless payment experiences with Scan-To-Pay, enabling easy QR code payments online and offline.
“We understand the needs of our customers and will continuously innovate to provide accessible financial services for Filipinos, regardless of gender, background, or preference,” says Neil Trinidad, Chief Marketing Officer of GCash. “Like Turing, there are many stories of hope that inspire us to continue to help uplift the lives of Filipinos.”
With GCash, you, too, can #WerkWithPride, just like Turing does with every performance, knowing she’s supported by a platform that leads Filipinos to a better tomorrow.
Watch Turing's inspiring story in the
full "Turing" short film on YouTube. Share your own story of hope and
progress using the hashtags #GCashStories and #MyGCashStory, and tag
@gcashofficial.
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About GCash
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is
the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, users can easily purchase
prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and
receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts;
purchase from over 6M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to
savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at
the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the
Philippines which is a part of the country's leading digital solutions
platform, Globe Group.
GCash is a staunch
supporter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
particularly UN SDGs 5,8,10, and 13, which focus on safety & security,
financial inclusion, diversity, equity and inclusion as well as taking urgent
action to combat climate change and its impacts, respectively.
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