Mexican pop star Christian Chavez has revealed he is gay - which is quite a big deal anywhere in the world, actually, but is especially so in Mexico where such talk is generally a bit more taboo, apparently. A member of the band RBD, Chavez, 23, said he did not "want to keep on lying" about his life, after pictures emerged of him which apparently showed him getting married to a man in Canada.
Mexican gay rights activist Sergio Villar comments: "Christian Chavez's decision symbolises this new way of seeing life, and raises hope of a more inclusive future with more respect for differences".
Chavez says: "Although I'm scared and filled with uncertainty, I know that I can rely on the support of my fans. Their love is bigger than all of this. I ask them from the bottom of my heart, not to judge me for being honest and to feel proud of who they are and never make the same mistake I did".