My journey as Mr Gay Ireland started in July of 2018 and it’s been nearly a year of learning, self-discovery and acceptance since. I opened my eyes to many things that I did not care about before and I overcame fears and insecurities that had been following me for decades. I’ve learned how to love myself more, how to open up about my feelings, how to deal with my inner saboteur and, most importantly, how to give back to my community all the love that I’ve received.
One of my biggest inspirations is my sister who is a carnival queen in Brazil. I’ve been watching her compete in many pageants my whole life and now, by destiny, it was my turn. I must say that I never expected to get to this position but I am glad I did, not just for me, but also for her.