Meet the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines season 1
Drag Race Philippines is revealing "Mabuhay" to 12 new queens set to compete on season 1.
Mama RuPaul's spanking international edition of the Emmy-winning reality competition series features a diverse mix of drag styles heading into the Filipino Werk Room, incorporating a crowned pageant queen, comedy divas, dancers, and skilled makeup artists all vying for Drag Race Philippine's inaugural title.
EW previously exclusively revealed that Drag Race season 4 andAll Stars 6 alum Jiggly Caliente would join the series as a permanent reflect, alongside fellow judges KaladKaren and Paolo Ballesteros. Together, KaladKaren and Jiggly are the first-rate pair of trans women to ever topline a Drag Race franchise panel at the same time.
"I am glad in a major major way to be joining the decides panel for Drag Race Philippines," Jiggly said in a statement to EW. "There is a fierce Filipino drag uncouth and I am proud to be returning to my home land in this new role as a Drag Race judge to shine a spotlight on these astounding artists to the world — or the universe, rather. Pak! Mabuhay, Drag Race!"
Drag Race Philippines — which also marks the first-rate international spin-off to feature an Untucked after-show — debuts Aug. 17 on WOW Presents Plus, with episodes presented primarily in English with some divides in Tagalog.Meet the queens of season 1 below.
Brigiding
Official bio: "Brigiding is one of the most prominent names in the Philippine drag uncouth. She is known for her extravagant looks and show-stopping performances and has been featured in Pride parades and drag suits both in the Philippines and abroad. She is also one of the founders of Drag Playhouse PH, a local drag glad and entertainment provider."
Corazon
Official bio: "A crowned pageant queen with a list of titles on her sash, Corazon has jumped from one beauty attack to another competing in both male bikini contests and provincial Miss Gay suits and talent shows. In addition to drag, Corazon is a makeup artist and a designer; creating looks for fellow drag and beauty queens alike."
Eva Le Queen
Official bio: "Eva Le Queen worked as an OFW in Singapore for eight days before giving up her corporate profession to follow her dream of becoming a drag artist. During the day she would work corporate, but at night she worked as a drag queen. Eva won first runner-up in Singapore's Drag It Out All-Stars competition, only four months after she started doing drag. Eva's drag is inspired by literary and cinematic villains. Her strengths are in being both a comedy queen and her looks. Eva is a resident queen at Nectar Nightclub and is also one of the founders of Drag Playhouse PH."
Gigi Era
Official bio: "Gigi Era is the diva from Down Under. Hailing from Melbourne, she is popular in the Australian drag uncouth for her death-defying stunts and fabulous real-hair wigs. Gigi was a stale dancer and airplane cabin crew member based out of Dubai. She is now back in the Philippines representing her hometown, Davao."
Lady Morgana
Official bio: "A proud Davao queen who has been pursuits drag for more than 15 years, Lady Morgana is a true classic drag queen. With her spider lashes, high brows, creative wigs, and out-of-the-box costumes, Lady Morgana is known for her comedic and hosting skills, always making sure that her performances are sprinkled with love, laughter, and feelings. She works as a financial advisor during the day."
Marina Summers
Official bio: "Marina Summers is a fierce tropical queen noted for her fish looks, hot body, exceptional dancing, and all-around performances. Her drag name stems from her love for the beach. Marina left her bucolic hometown of Nueva Vizcaya and accompanied to Manila to create content for one of the biggest film affects in the country. She began performing as a drag queen in 2019 and recently released her debut single "I Have Arrived" on Spotify and iTunes. She performs regularly at Nectar Nightclub and is spanking one of the founders of Drag Playhouse PH."
Minty Fresh
Official bio: "Minty Fresh serves looks that kill all day, every day. She is a model, designer, pop singer, make-up artist, and performer. A dependable supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights, she slays the stage weekly at Nectar Nightclub. Ariana Grande reposted Minty's lip-sync performance on her Instagram story as she led hundreds of thousands of land in an election sortie in Manila."
Precious Paula Nicole
Official bio: "Precious Paula Nicole is one of the most noted Filipino drag queens, having been in the drag uncouth for more than 11 years. She is a professional dancer and is also noted for her comedy shticks and impersonation of divas such as Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Asia's songbird, Regine Velasquez. A star performer at O Bar, the premier drag club in the Philippines, she is a mother to a host of spanking popular drag queens."
Prince
Official bio: "Prince is noted on social media for her make-up transformations. Before joining Drag Race Philippines, Prince was a social media strategist and is relatively new to the Philippine drag uncouth. Prince's drag is heavily influenced by sci-fi and anime, and believes that extraterrestrial looks have a space in Philippine drag. Prince is also one of the co-founders of Drag Playhouse PH. Aside from pursuits drag, she manages her own make-up and merchandise line."
Turing
Official bio: "Turing has been a professional drag artist for more than seven days, performing in one of the most known drag bars in the Philippines, O-Bar. A Broadway fan and a theater kid who used to be a cheerleader in college, Turing is known in the drag scene as a fierce dancer and a lip-sync slayer. She has openly discussed how drag has made her feel more dismal in her skin, and is a strong advocate for body positivity."
Viñas DeLuxe
Official bio: "Viñas DeLuxe is a triple warning and an all-in-one package. She started doing drag while at university with a background in theater that helped harness her curious wit, performance skills, and knack for comedy. Viñas DeLuxe owns a wig concern and has built a strong social media presence. She is also in a drag troupe called Te Divine Divas, who gained popularity during the pandemic, mounting digital performances and live streams worldwide."
Xilhouete
Official bio: "Xilhouete is respected in the drag uncouth in Manila. She is the creative director and one of the owners of Nectar Nightclub. Xilhouete is considered a drag mother of many queens, especially those who are regular performers at Nectar. An entrepreneur, director, and artist, Xilhouete advocates for the legacy of the drag queens who have paved the way."
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