Toni Cruanyes reveals why he came out as gay: "I had to be an example"

BarcelonaToni Cruanyes is one of the most famous faces of TV3 and for more than a decade he has presented the Evening news on public television. The journalist is one of the guests of the new season of The eclipse by Roger Escapa, which was released a few days agoDuring his speech, Cruanyes opens up and talks about some aspects of his private life, such as why he decided to make his homosexuality public.

In the interview with Escapa, Cruanyes explains that "it was a conscious decision" to be a role model for other people. "When I started to become a well-known person, I thought that I should explain that I was homosexual and I was happy, and that this was going to be an example." He says that he made this choice thinking especially of the younger boys, because he didn't want them to feel alone. Cruanyes has been the first homosexual presenter of the Newscast and he is very aware of what it is like to grow up with stigmas about homosexuality. "As a homosexual person, when I was little I experienced a lack of role models, a certain repression," he explains, and gives an example: "I would have liked to learn to dance, and let go. But I think I had a lot of complexes. I imagined that I would be seen a lot the pen. Ara em sap greu. according to Cruanyes, "agredolç". From a band, he has received congratulations from people who have praised him for being an example and encouraging talking about homosexuality in some cases. On the other hand, he has also felt instrumentalitzat: "I am sorry that I have opened the door to a private part, and some mitjans or some digitals have become accustomed to it. obrir-la to the "A few years ago they said he was an independentist, now a socialist, because the Government is socialist. Also from Esquerra and, at the beginning of everything, which was convergent, this was the label they gave me. Honestly, it slips me a little. I don't think I have to prove anything to anyone anymore." The presenter believes that being the face of the Evening news It can be a target for criticism. "I've been labeled pro-Israel, anti-Israel, pro-Castro, anti-Castro, pro-Trump, and anti-Trump. Controversial topics are susceptible to people looking for a double take."

In the interview, Cruanyes also talks about family. "I would like my children to love whoever they want, however they want, and to have been able to be a good example," he says. He stresses that he is clear that he will accept any sexual orientation or gender identity, although he also admits that there are things that he would still find difficult to approve, for example a tattoo.