Draft:Adrian Lindayag
Adrian Lindayag is a Filipino actor, singer, and theater performer known for his work in film, television, and stage musicals. He gained national recognition for his role in the pioneering Filipino Boys’ Love (BL) film The Boy Foretold by the Stars and has since become a prominent voice in the performing arts and LGBTQ+ advocacy in the Philippines.
Early life and education
[edit]Lindayag was born in the Philippines. He discovered his passion for acting and singing at a young age and pursued performing arts throughout his education. Details about his academic background remain limited in public sources, but he is known to have undergone formal training in theater and performance.
Career
[edit]Theater
[edit]Lindayag’s theater career took a significant leap in 2018 when he won HuGot Talent: The Search for the Next Raksta, a talent competition organized by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). This victory earned him the role of Jewel in the hit musical Rak of Aegis, marking his professional debut on a major stage.
He has since appeared in various critically acclaimed productions including Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical, Regine: The Fairy Godmother, and the Philippine staging of Rent, in which he played Angel—a role that held deep personal significance.
Television
[edit]Lindayag has appeared in numerous Filipino television series, including Kadenang Ginto, Maalaala Mo Kaya, and Oh My Dad!. He is known for playing emotionally resonant and socially relevant characters, gaining both critical and popular acclaim.
Film
[edit]In 2020, Lindayag starred as Dominic Cruz in The Boy Foretold by the Stars, the first mainstream Filipino BL (Boys’ Love) film. His performance was widely praised and led to a continuation in the iWantTFC series Love Beneath the Stars. The film and series marked a turning point in Philippine LGBTQ+ representation in media, with Lindayag at the forefront.
Personal life
[edit]In 2023, Lindayag publicly revealed that he has been living with HIV since 2017. He made the announcement during the press run of Rent, drawing a parallel between his personal journey and the experiences of the character Angel, a drag performer who also lives with HIV. His openness was met with support and contributed significantly to HIV awareness and destigmatization efforts in the Philippines.
In June 2025, Lindayag married his longtime partner, Michael Dychiao, in a private ceremony in New York City. The couple shared photos of the wedding on social media, garnering support and celebration from fans and colleagues.
Advocacy
[edit]Lindayag is a vocal advocate for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, and mental health. Through both his artistic work and personal life, he champions visibility and acceptance for marginalized communities.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- The Boy Foretold by the Stars (2020) – Dominic Cruz
- Love Beneath the Stars (2021; iWantTFC series) – Dominic Cruz
Television
[edit]- Kadenang Ginto – Neil Andrada
- Oh My Dad!
- Maalaala Mo Kaya
Theater
[edit]- Rak of Aegis – Jewel
- Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical
- Rent – Angel
- Regine: The Fairy Godmother
References
[edit]- ^ "Adrian Lindayag marries partner Michael Dychiao". GMA News Online. June 25, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag – KreativDen Talent Management". KreativDen. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag opens up about living with HIV". The Philippine Star. August 18, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
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