![]() "I think I'm just the type of person that is like, if I don't have it, then I'm going to be one," she said. But now that she has made a name for herself as someone who is unapologetic and refuses to be put in a box, Chelsea hopes to be that inspiring figure for young people. Growing up, Chelsea did not have role models to look up to. With this crazy good title, she is able to represent the trans and LGBTQIA+ community and is seen as a role model to the young ones. like proving myself that I can do things," Chelsea added. "I'm thankful that I have that because other people find it hard to find their self-confidence," she said. Crazy good."īut despite that pressure, Chelsea has been confident her whole life. So to be the first one, it's just crazy in one word. I never thought I could wrestle and I could be a wrestler. ![]() I don't know why we put so much pressure when we're the first," Chelsea said. "It's hard to like, try to make people see me as worthy of the title. "If I would wrestle overseas and they would see my gear, I could say that I'm inspired by the Filipino superhero."Īnd Chelsea is a hero, in her own way, what with the title of first transwoman pro wrestler in Southeast Asia.Īs the first transwoman pro wrestler, Chelsea admits that there is both pressure and also the honor that comes along with it. "The feels are real, the injuries are real."įollowing her debut, Chelsea Marie heads into the ring in her red and gold gear, reminiscent of the Filipina superhero we all know and love. But I didn't know that amount of support the crowd and tying with the announcement-it's just surreal, I would say my world stopped a little," she said.Īnd despite it being sports entertainment, Chelsea reminds everyone that wrestling is not fake. I knew what was gonna happen after winning. "I think it's the adrenaline of the moment. ![]() When she successfully moved past the training stage and debuted with the name Chelsea Marie with the MWF, the celebratory announcement caused the crowd to go wild with Chelsea almost being moved to tears. "I wouldn't sound like I'm bragging but for me, I was able to adapt easily," she said. And I was surprised when I heard that he said that," she added.Īside from the physical exercises, Chelsea would watch wrestling videos and would go to training with the mindset that there are always possibilities of pain and injury. "That's how he tried to tell everyone that that's how it's going to be. And you have an issue with like, trans people or the LGBT community, then you leave,'" Chelsea said. ![]() "He told everyone that, 'there will be another trainee coming in. Right away, she was welcomed and treated like an equal.Ĭhelsea recalled a story of their head coach and current MWF champion Fabio Makisig. So I had to learn the basics."īeing in a male-dominated industry, Chelsea admitted that she expected some judgment, but the total opposite happened. "But the thing is, not just because I'm athletic, doesn't mean I'm good at pro wrestling right away. "I only have to hone it again and train again," she said. Photo courtesy of Bernadette Anne Moralesīefore Chelsea started training with the MWF, she has a background in taekwondo, volleyball, and has been a dancer her whole life. So I love that," she said.Īs someone who is highly against violence, Chelsea saw wrestling as the middle ground for fighting and showing action and doing these safely despite the risk of getting injured. And girls are like-they look good and they could also fight. And wrestling, when I first saw it, there's action, there is drama, there is branding. She is a fan of watching wrestling, as well as action films and combat sports. I mean, I still do, but at the same time, I want them to show that we can also be what you don't expect us to be," she told GMA News Online in an exclusive interview.įor Chelsea, wrestling is a childhood dream that she never expected to happen. "We're not just, you know, pageant girls or girls who care about their looks. "I am sass and class but can kick some ass." Today, women go the extra mile in professions that were once thought of to be unusual, go through life with an extra pop in our steps, and live as unapologetically who we truly are-and look fabulous while at it.Įnter Chelsea Marie, a model, rapper, dancer, trans activist, and the first transwoman pro wrestler in Southeast Asia under the Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF).Ī true stereotype breaker, the Cavite native aims to show society that trans women should not be put in a box.Ĭhelsea said it perfectly herself. Gone are the days when women were seen as just prim and proper.
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