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 sixth candidate of this series of interviews will be Sasha de Swert.
Sasha de Swert is 22 years old, Sales Advisor and is living in Hoboken, Antwerp. He did his coming out in 2007 and 
his project is about “Domestic violence as coming out blocker”.
What is the reason you joined this election of Mister Gay Belgium?
“I participate in the Mister Gay Belgium election 2017, because I want to be supportive and a confidant to all the people who can connect with my theme, but also outside it. And also because this is an unique experience which can teach me a lot and will stick with me for many years ”.
To whom did you do your first coming out and how?
“To my very best woman friend. My family knew it later and my mother was the last person to know 
it.”
What does the Gay Pride mean for you and do we still need such a parade these days?
“Gay Pride is for me a time where everybody can be who he or she is. It is a relief that I can walk hand in hand 
with my boyfriend during the Gay Pride, without be watched and judged. That is also the reason that the Pride is still necessary. As long as there is news about gaybashing, children getting thrown out of there family homes because of their sexual preference, people looking at us with disgust of who we are, the Pride is DEFINITELY important and needed.”
What features/personality does your ideal man has to have and like which hunk does he have to look like?
“My ideal man? He looks like my boyfriend, the handsomest guy for me.”
What advice would you give to young gays that did not come out of the closet yet?
“SPEAK! Talk with someone in confidence, when you have difficulties being yourself. There is nothing 
wrong with being different. And you are not alone. But most importantly, take your time. If you don’t feel up to it, don’t force it. When you feel strong enough, and you find a good time to come out, then you can take that step.”
Short reactions on the following words/statements:
Favorite country: “Spain”
Donald Trump: “That kind of people have to be there too….”
Your superhero(es): “My deceased good friend Emy”
Fetish: “Take a guess….”
Marriage or children: “Children”
Pink In Our Lives: “Interesting blog, where less Pink is presented than I thought”
Biggest fear: “Spiders”
Boxers or briefs: “Both”
Great Gay Party: “The Gay Pride”
First love: “Painful”
Worst quality of yourself: “Stubborn”
Best quality of yourself: “Loyal”
Perfect hair or beautiful outfit: “Perfect haircut”
Best Bodypart: “My eyes”
Goal in your life: “Living together with my boyfriend and son and making them both happy”
Biggest Idol: “Lady Gaga”
Breakfast in bed or dinner for 2: “Dinner for 2”
Mister Gay Belgium: “Thankful for this chance in my still young life”
Thank you for your answers Sasha 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/53794
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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Lesley Middleton, owner of PINK IN OUR LIVES