Most of the transgenders adore me,' says Thailand's Got Talent star
Trans star of Thailand's Got Talent says she's happy she came out so that she could be a role model to the transgender community
19 December 2012 | By Anna Leach
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/most-transgenders-adore-me-says-thailands-got-talent-star191212Thailand's Got Talent star Nuntita Khampiranon, better known as Bell Nuntita, has spoken about her pride in becoming a transgender role model.
'If I didn't come out, I wouldn't be able to be a role model or an idol for transgender people in Thailand,' she said in an interview with Time Out Hong Kong.
'Right now, most of the transgenders adore me – and I will never forget where I come from.'
Khampiranon amazed the audience at the talent show this year when she shifted from a soaring female voice to a low masculine sound during a performance. She told the judges she is transgender.
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The highs and the lows
Posted: 19 Dec 2012
http://www.timeout.com.hk/gay-lesbian/features/55087/the-highs-and-the-lows.htmlNuntita Khampiranon, better known as Belle Nuntita, wowed audiences on March 13, last year, when she stood on the stage of the ever-popular Thailand's Got Talent TV show. The 29-year old walked out – looking stunning and all-woman – and started singing like a trained songstress. Her voice was soothingly feminine and note-perfect. But then, halfway through the performance, came something which had barely ever been seen – or heard – before. Nuntita 'switched voice' completely and began to sing in a powerful and moving masculine tone, octaves lower. Jaws dropped – but the audience quickly developed smiles before their cheers rang out. They instantly realised that Nuntita was born a man – but is now a transgender woman. And no-one criticised. A star was born.
Nuntita's performance went instantly viral and it wasn't long until she released her debut album, Belle Nuntita. She's been riding on a cloud ever since, loved for her incredible talent and for the fact she's a transgender person who's been ballsy enough to gun for international fame – and got it.
