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Paolo Ballesteros named ‘Drag Race Philippines’ host
Pao Apostol
Published Jul 13, 2022 06:23 PM PHT

The local edition of the reality show Drag Race officially revealed its host on Tuesday, July 12.
The local edition of the reality show Drag Race officially revealed its host on Tuesday, July 12.
Paolo Ballesteros, a drag artist himself, has been named as the main host of Drag Race Philippines which will air on Discovery+ Philippines.
Paolo Ballesteros, a drag artist himself, has been named as the main host of Drag Race Philippines which will air on Discovery+ Philippines.
“Halleloo huns, come through! Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent sashay their way to discovery+ with the multi-talented artist Paolo Ballesteros as fab host. We’re screaming, sists!” Discovery+ Philippines wrote in a tweet.
“Halleloo huns, come through! Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent sashay their way to discovery+ with the multi-talented artist Paolo Ballesteros as fab host. We’re screaming, sists!” Discovery+ Philippines wrote in a tweet.
Halleloo huns, come through!
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent sashay their way to discovery+ with the multi-talented artist Paolo Ballesteros as fab host.
We’re screaming, sists!
Start your free 7-day trial today! Visit https://t.co/gkDBscBNlD to find out more. pic.twitter.com/nhL42D2t6s
— discovery+ Philippines (@discoveryplusPH) July 12, 2022
Halleloo huns, come through!
— discovery+ Philippines (@discoveryplusPH) July 12, 2022
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent sashay their way to discovery+ with the multi-talented artist Paolo Ballesteros as fab host.
We’re screaming, sists!
Start your free 7-day trial today! Visit https://t.co/gkDBscBNlD to find out more. pic.twitter.com/nhL42D2t6s
The US franchise, arguably one of the most popular drag race shows globally, is hosted by RuPaul Andre Charles, who is more known just as RuPaul.
The US franchise, arguably one of the most popular drag race shows globally, is hosted by RuPaul Andre Charles, who is more known just as RuPaul.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 contestant Jiggly Caliente, in a tweet, expressed his excitement following the announcement that Paolo will be part of the show. He is set to serve as one of the judges alongside Paolo.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 contestant Jiggly Caliente, in a tweet, expressed his excitement following the announcement that Paolo will be part of the show. He is set to serve as one of the judges alongside Paolo.
“Here she is. Ayan ...Masaya na kayo... malapit na!!!!” Jiggy wrote in a tweet.
“Here she is. Ayan ...Masaya na kayo... malapit na!!!!” Jiggy wrote in a tweet.
Here she is. Ayan ...Masaya na kayo...malapit na!!!! https://t.co/zEezPkOngS
— Jiggly Caliente Official (@JigglyCaliente4) July 12, 2022
Here she is. Ayan ...Masaya na kayo...malapit na!!!! https://t.co/zEezPkOngS
— Jiggly Caliente Official (@JigglyCaliente4) July 12, 2022
Like its American counterpart, Drag Race Philippines will feature an “Untucked” segment — a first in the franchise outside the US — showing unfiltered behind-the-scenes footage.
Like its American counterpart, Drag Race Philippines will feature an “Untucked” segment — a first in the franchise outside the US — showing unfiltered behind-the-scenes footage.
Various Filipino drag queens have joined the US franchise of the show including Ongina, Manila Luzon, Jiggly Caliente, Phi Phi O’Hara, Vivienne Pinay, and Rock M. Sakura.
Various Filipino drag queens have joined the US franchise of the show including Ongina, Manila Luzon, Jiggly Caliente, Phi Phi O’Hara, Vivienne Pinay, and Rock M. Sakura.
Outside the US, Jaja and Mocha Diva joined Drag Race Thailand and Kyne, Stephanie Prince, and Kimmy Couture participated in Canada’s Drag Race franchise.
Outside the US, Jaja and Mocha Diva joined Drag Race Thailand and Kyne, Stephanie Prince, and Kimmy Couture participated in Canada’s Drag Race franchise.
Drag Race Philippines will air on August 17.
Drag Race Philippines will air on August 17.
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