The Rise of Gay Dating Reality Series

Series such as Viu original, “Boyscation”, Black Sheep/ABS-CBN’s “Sparks Camp”, GagaOOLala’s “Boys Like Boys” and Netflix’s “The Boyfriend” lead a shift in the reality television landscape. A discussion about the focus on more diverse relationships and love stories, the impact of these shows on both the LGBTQ+ community and mainstream audiences, the challenges of being at the forefront of this trend, what goes on behind the scenes, and what the future might hold for this rapidly evolving genre.

Jay Lin, CEO, Portico Media/Founder, GagaOOLala on “Boys Like Boys”
Apiwat “Porsch” Apiwatsayree and Sappanyoo “Arm” Panatkool  on “#PorschArmTheWedding” (online)
Vinci Wong, Viu, on “Boyscation” (online)
Ted Boborol, Black Sheep/ABS-CBN, Philippines on “Sparks Camp”