Former Action Star Arthur Benedicto Reemerges in Public Eye
ARTHUR BENEDICTO – The former action star and ‘That’s Entertainment’ actor has re-emerged in the public eye as a transgender woman named Bambi Moreno.
Known for her work with notable actors like John Regala, Matet de Leon, Herbert Bautista, and Jestoni Alarcon, Bambi now seeks to rejoin the entertainment industry. She expressed a particular desire to guest star in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” highlighting her training under mentors Joel Lamangan and Bernardo Bernardo, where she learned to perform unscripted lines.
“Gusto kong makapag-guest sa Batang Quiapo. Mentor ko si Joel Lamangan. Ang turo sa amin noon not scripted ang lines, batuhan lang. Nag-workshop ako kay Bernardo Bernardo at kay Joel,” she said.
Bambi shared her journey of self-discovery, revealing that she identified as a woman since the age of seven, despite her strict upbringing. After her initial acting career, Bambi moved to Japan and worked as a ladyboy in a bar, where she received support from another LGBTQIA+ community member to transition fully.
Her family’s reaction to her transition was mixed. Her brothers were angry, her father visited her in Japan advising her to avoid HIV, and her mother was tearful. Despite these challenges, Bambi has established a new career as a talent manager, helping aspiring artists find opportunities in Japan. She also plans to open a comedy bar in the Philippines, aiming to feature celebrity guests.
Meanwhile, a transgender woman is someone who was assigned male at birth but identifies and lives as a woman. This can involve a variety of experiences and steps, including social, legal, and medical transitions. Social transition might involve changing one’s name, pronouns, and appearance to align with their gender identity. Legal transition could include updating documents like driver’s licenses and passports to reflect their gender identity. Medical transition might involve hormone therapy and/or surgeries to modify their bodies in ways that affirm their gender identity. Each transgender woman’s journey is unique and personal.
@officialkpex WATCH: Dating 80s action star na si ARTHUR BENEDICTO, ngayon ay nagngangalang BAMBI MORENO at isang transwoman na. Nais lumabas sa Batang Quiapo ni Coco Martin. #fpjsbatangquiapo #batangquiapo #lena #marites #rigor #abscbn #kapamilya #fypシ #fypシ゚viral ♬ original sound – KPEx Official