2017 has begun already which also makes it time again for the search of a new Mister Gay 
Belgium. The twelve contestants for 2017 are known for the public and introduced at the Press Event in February. They are eager to take over the reign and title of Mister Gay Belgium 2016 Raf Van Puymbroeck. They have their own message to bring out to the world and will show why they should be named as Mister Gay Belgium 2017 at the 27th of May in Antwerp. Time again like every year for PINK IN OUR LIVES to put all candidates separately in the spotlight and give a taste of who they are. We have met them all and they are a fine and friendly group of guys and the fourth candidate of this series of interviews will be Joffrey Notermans.
Joffrey Notermans is 19 years old, elderly caretaker and is living in Neeroeteren. He did his coming out in 2015 and his project is about “LGBT Child Rejections”.
What is the reason you joined this election of Mister Gay Belgium?
“Because what happened to me in the past, I don’t want that to happen to other persons. I want to be an inspiration 
and their intermediator. The ones that have it difficult can reach out and come to me”.
To whom did you do your first coming out and how?
“To one of my teachers. When there was a free moment, I just addressed her and just told her I was gay.”
What does the Gay Pride mean for you and do we still need such a parade these days?
“Gay pride means for me that you choose for love, just like I did. And that people can think whatever they want. A parade never hurt anyone and it is fun too.”
What features/personality does your ideal man has to have and like which hunk does he have to look like?
“He can have a lean muscled body, tall, brown or blond hair and must be easy to talk to. Belgian Model and “Familie” actor Vincent Banic is a good example.”
What advice would you give to young gays that did not come out of the closet yet?
“I would say come carefully out of the closet and if some people find this difficult, give them some time too. Sometimes people don’t expect this.”
Short reactions on the following words/statements:
Favorite country: “Tenerife”
Donald Trump: “Not in the right place”
Your superhero(es): “My boyfriend Brecht”
Fetish: “Only my boyfriend and I know”.
Marriage or children: “Children”
Pink In Our Lives: “Did not know it before”
Biggest fear: “Losing what is close to my heart”
Boxers or briefs: “Boxers”
Great Gay Party: “Gateway 13”
First love: “A girl”
Worst quality of yourself: “No patience”
Best quality of yourself: “Spontaneous and cute”
Perfect hair or beautiful outfit: “Beautiful outfit (Clothes make the man)”
Goal in your life: “To stand on my own two feet”
Biggest Idol: “Current Mister Gay Raf Van Puymbroeck”
Breakfast in bed or dinner for 2: “Dinner for two”
Mister Gay Belgium: “Greatest Election ever”
Thank you for your answers Joffrey and for letting my readers and your voters getting to know you better. You can vote for him through this link with OutTv: https://app.je/entry/53800
May the best GAY Ambassador win!!! Thank you also photographers Johan Vos, Marc Drofmans, Tom Vaes, Kevin Wuyts, Emmanuel Deprijckere, René Emmerink and Johan Cansse for the great pictures of all the candidates and www.welovemisses.be for the videos.
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