Jul 5
Eduardo Adrián Morales Lobaina, Mr. Gay Spain 2025
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Eduardo Adrián Morales Lobaina has won the title Mr. Gay Spain 2025, reports the website CiberCuba. The 24-year-old was born in La Línea de la Concepción, in the province of Cádiz, and has said he proudly representing not only the flag of Andalusia but also the pride of his Cuban roots, inherited from his mother.
His win, he said, was for those who cannot freely express their sexuality. "This triumph is not just mine; it belongs to those who cannot yet raise their voices. I am here for them, for her, for all of us," he said upon receiving the sash at the gala held in Madrid.
According to a profile on the Mr. Gay Espana webpage, Eduardo considers himself both Spanish and Cuban. Raised by his mother in a single-family home, he says he learned the values of hard work and personal dignity from her. "She, alone, offered him a life full of love, learning, and stability, despite the difficult times. He currently also lives with his 11-year-old brother, Toni, diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, whom Edu describes as an exceptional person with a huge heart," his profile continues.
He recalls being bullied for not only his sexual orientation, but for being unusually tall as a child. Today he stands at 1.92 cm tall (nearly 6'4"). He describes himself as "a sociable, charismatic, independent, and dreamy young man. Although shy at first, his personality becomes unforgettable when he feels comfortable. He is responsible, enjoys life, and is clear that he wants to continue growing, not settling for what he has already achieved."
The Mr. Gay Pride profile adds that "Eduardo plans on using his platform to transform that experience into a message of hope and change for all those who still dare not live freely, especially in hostile or conservative environments. His participation is, above all, an act of visibility, courage, and empowerment.
Having grown up in a place hostile to those who identify as queer, he hopes to combat LGBTIphobia at its root through sexual education, believing that schools and institutes must become safe and respectful spaces for all people, regardless of their identity or orientation.
"Hatred is fought with education. We cannot continue to ignore the pain of so many young people who are pointed out or silenced. Schools must be a refuge, not a battleground," Cibercuba quoted him as saying.
