My Rich and Young American Boyfriend

Genre: LGBTQ+, Romance, Drama, Fashion, Identity

"He changed my life... but was I ready to be seen?"

Jay Laxamana, a forty-three-year-old Filipino seamstress, has endured years of marginalization and invisibility. Working in anonymity in Manila, he crafts garments while carrying the weight of familial and societal rejection. After hardship, Jay finally gathers the means to pursue his dream: visiting New York, the center of global fashion.

In New York, Jay works as a temporary assistant at LUXE HAUTE, a respected fashion atelier. There, he meets Zachary St. Claire, a young billionaire and philanthropist drawn to Jay beyond work. Their bond is tested by divergent backgrounds-Jay's humility contrasts with Zachary's privileged, image-driven world. This tension leads Jay to return to the Philippines and abandon the notion of a fairy-tale romance.

Years later, Jay returns as the founder and creative director of House of Jay. His revival aligns with the arrival of Richard Vales, a charismatic American heir with ambition and a complicated past. Jay faces challenges: public scrutiny, betrayal, and balancing authenticity with social expectations.
The narrative explores themes of love, identity, visibility, and the nuanced realities of queer life in contemporary society. It interrogates the ostensible inclusivity of the fashion world and the personal costs associated with seeking both recognition and acceptance. From the studio that produced 'Field Trip' and similar psychologically complex works, this story offers a contemplative examination of transformation, resilience, and the enduring search for belonging.