Former Nickelodeon & ‘S.W.A.T’ star Carlo Arrechea comes out: “My journey is uniquely mine”
S.W.A.T. and Nickelodeon’s Grachi, came out in a touching letter penned to his younger self for Out. “For so long, I denied parts of myself, unsure how to embrace the complexity of my identity,” he wrote. “But I’ve come to realize that while the world may not fully understand bisexuality, my journey is uniquely mine.”Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.A post shared by CARLO ARRECHEA (@carloarrechea)Elsewhere in the note, which he adorably addressed to “Carlito,” Arrechea explained he hoped to inspire others “who feel lost or unseen” through his coming out.“My narrative can serve as a beacon for those grappling with their identities — reminding us that love is love, and it always wins,” he wrote. “I don’t know if my heart will lead me to a man or a woman, but that uncertainty is part of life’s beauty.”Still, his powerful note made it clear that the biggest inspiration for his coming out was himself.“Let this be my declaration: I embrace every facet of my being and refuse to hide any longer,” he concluded. “My truth is my strength, and I will share it boldly.”A post shared by CARLO ARRECHEA (@carloarrechea)Arrechea’s revelation was met with an outpouring of support from friends and fans, and he wrote in a separate Instagram post that his heart was “overflowing with gratitude.”“You’ve shown me that sharing my story was worth every moment, and for that, I am deeply thankful,” he said.That said, his decision to come out around National Coming Out Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month was not made lightly.Arrechea, who moved to the United States at 12 years old, has long felt comfortable sharing his sexuality with friends in both Los Angeles and Miami.
But the Telemundo alum was previously told that being candid about his intersectional identity would hinder his career.In fact, on the heels of his 2020 appearance in S.W.A.T.
