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Now Steaming: Conversations on Tsinoy Life
Episode 7: Tsinoy Auntie, Shantay, You Slay!
Season 1, Ep. 7
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Tsinoy improviser and standup comedian Ansis Sy reflects on coming out as a gay Tsinoy man, how it affects his relationship with his family, and how living and speaking his truth led to him creating the funniest viral reels that have resonated so much with Tsinoys across different generations.
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