Gurmit Singh, a well-known local actor, discusses his initial hesitation and eventual acceptance of his eldest child, Worms, who is a drag and burlesque artist known as Lychee Bye. He emphasizes his unconditional love and support, comparing it to his own parents' reactions when he chose acting over a traditional career.
'Still my flesh and blood': Gurmit Singh on supporting daughter as drag and burlesque artist despite initial hesitationPHOTO: Instagram/Lychee Bye, screengrab/YouTube/CNA InsiderHis eldest child may have picked an unconventional career path, but veteran local actor Gurmit Singh has come around to it.
They also previously hosted their own monthly shows, Sunz and is the founder of The Fruit Basket programme to train upcoming drag kings and queens. "As people say: Hate the game, don't hate the player. We may have differing opinions of things, career paths and life choices, but they're still my flesh and blood. I'll still be there in a blink of an eye if they need me."
Even though Worms, 27, may not be doing what Gurmit wanted them to, he added as a parent that as long as it's legal and they are happy with it, he would be happy with it."They used to be very, very shy. They used to be afraid of how people think of them," Gurmit said. "So, in that respect, this orientation has helped them to defeat that."
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