In a honest recount of their relationship, Sta Ana, who identifies himself as a straight man, wrote that many of his family and friends were not aware that Maristela was a transwoman until she came out on the popular "Super Sireyna" television show. He admitted that it was not easy for them to ignore what others think but he said "Being with Trixie exposed me to the plight not just of transwomen but of LGBT people in general. Being gender deviant doesn't make you any less capable of contributing to society, taking care of family and living a normal life".