Emil Rengle, about the scene from "Groapa" where he kissed a man: "For some, the topic of sexual orientation remains taboo"
Actor and choreographer Emil Rengle was asked in an interview with MyImpact about his opinion regarding people's reactions to the scene where he kissed a man in the series "Groapa", aired on VOYO and PRO TV.
Emil Rengle: "Firstly, I have to say it was a provocative yet very revealing experience, and the reactions were, of course, diverse. On one hand, I received a lot of support and appreciation from a community that is becoming increasingly open and tolerant, which delighted me immensely. It shows that we are on the right path towards a more inclusive society.
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Usually, younger generations are much more open to diversity and acceptance, which is a positive sign for our future. On the other hand, there were also negative reactions, which didn't surprise me too much.
The mentality of many Romanians is still influenced by deeply rooted traditions and prejudices. For some, the topic of sexual orientation remains taboo, and reactions of rejection or misunderstanding unfortunately still persist".
He will play the role of a gay man in a feature film coming out this autumn
Emil Rengle revealed that in September, a new feature film will be released where he plays the role of a gay man, this time on the big screen.
"I am very excited to announce that in September, I will appear in my first feature film where I play the role of a gay man, alongside wonderful actors like Maia Morgenstern. I know this role will once again spark discussions and controversies, but I also know these are extremely important. Discussions about diversity and acceptance help us open our minds and grow as a society", said Rengle.
Emil Rengle became widely known after winning the "Românii au talent" competition, in 2018. He impressed the entire country with his heels dancing. A graduate of UNATC, Emil stood out as a choreographer, but 2023 brought a career change - his debut in cinematography. Now, viewers can see him in the series "Groapa", aired by VOYO.
Emil Rengle is engaged to his boyfriend Alejandro Fernandez, but says they have no wedding plans yet. However, any official marriage would need to take place in another country, as it wouldn't be recognized in Romania.
