MANILA — Singer Jake Zyrus posted a topless photo on his Instagram account, prompting a wave of reactions from followers across social media.
Zyrus, a Filipino artist who came out as a transgender man in 2017, shared the image as part of his regular engagement with fans. The post quickly attracted attention and generated mixed responses online.
Zyrus, formerly known as Charice Pempengco, has used his platform to document his transition and share updates about his life and music. This recent post follows previous similar images he has shared with his audience.
The singer gained international recognition after appearing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as a child star. Under his former name, he released multiple albums and built a strong fan base both in the Philippines and abroad.
Since coming out, Zyrus has continued his music career under his current name and has remained active in promoting awareness of transgender and LGBTQ+ issues.