Saturday GLOWcase: Andre Bacalla aka Gener de Vera

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For this week’s Saturday GLOWcase, we’re spotlighting a remarkable individual and fellow GLOW fan, Andre Bacalla, also known as Gener de Vera. I had the privilege of meeting Andre during my first cruise with the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in 2016. We were on the Carnival Imagination, sailing from Los Angeles to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, and Andre instantly struck me as one of the sweetest and most adorable people I've ever met. He is also one heck of a dancer.


Despite being hearing impaired, Andre's communication was never hindered. We exchanged thoughts and stories through fast scribbles on scraps of paper or cocktail napkins, and sometimes through the notes app on one of our phones or a tablet. Andre's passion for GLOW and his creativity as an artist are truly inspiring.
Andre's creation of the GLOW Girl "Sunset" based on my personality

Andre has created a stunning series of artwork featuring the cast and crew of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Not only has he brought the GLOW characters to life through his art, but he has also crafted characters for many fans, including myself. His artistic depictions often include fan characters alongside the iconic GLOW ladies. Andre's talent extends beyond GLOW; he has also created artwork for other beloved shows of our youth, such as Jem and the Holograms, as well as superheroes and villains from Marvel and DC comics.
Andre with Beastie the Road Warrior

When I asked Andre about his GLOW story, he shared a memory that took him back to his childhood:
"Oh, it was a long time ago. Umm, how did I discover GLOW? I just randomly found GLOW on TV. The first match I saw was Susie and Americana vs. Palestina and Spanish Red. Matilda the Hun, Dementia, and the Metal Sisters scared me because I didn’t understand. I was just a kid."
Andre's fantasy GLOW character is a bad girl named Seagrit, embodying the fierce and rebellious spirit that GLOW fans have come to love.

In 2017, we once again met on another GLOW cruise, this time on the Norwegian Dawn, sailing to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Honduras, and Belize. I fondly remember him eating a cup of some sort of insects he bought from a vendor in Costa Maya. Andre's journey with GLOW is a testament to his dedication and artistic talent. His ability to connect with others and create beautiful artwork despite the challenges he faces is truly remarkable.

You can connect with Andre on his social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andre.bacalla
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gener.devera
Instagram: www.instagram.com/generdevera

I'd love to hear your thoughts on Andre's story and your own GLOW experiences. Please leave your comments below!If you enjoyed this article and would like to support future content, your contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank you!



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