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Paolo Ballesteros named ‘Drag Race Philippines’ host

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Pao Apostol

<p>The local edition of the reality show <em>Drag Race</em> officially revealed its host on Tuesday, July 12.</p><p>Paolo Ballesteros, a drag artist himself, has been named as the main host of <em>Drag Race Philippines</em> which will air on Discovery+ Philippines. </p><p>“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. </p><div> </div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Halleloo huns, come through!<br/><br/>Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent sashay their way to discovery+ with the multi-talented artist Paolo Ballesteros as fab host.<br/><br/>We’re screaming, sists!<br/><br/>Start your free 7-day trial today! Visit <a href="https://t.co/gkDBscBNlD">https://t.co/gkDBscBNlD</a> to find out more. <a href="https://t.co/nhL42D2t6s">pic.twitter.com/nhL42D2t6s</a></p>— discovery+ Philippines (@discoveryplusPH) <a href="https://twitter.com/discoveryplusPH/status/1546676036451983360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div> </div><p>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.</p><p><em>RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4</em> 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. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/1/9/fresh-scoops/look-filipino-drag-queen-wears-period-theme-gow-33504"><u><strong>READ: Filipino drag queen wears ‘period’ theme gown</strong></u></a></div><p>“Here she is. Ayan ...Masaya na kayo... malapit na!!!!” Jiggy wrote in a tweet. </p><div> </div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Here she is. Ayan ...Masaya na kayo...malapit na!!!! <a href="https://t.co/zEezPkOngS">https://t.co/zEezPkOngS</a></p>— Jiggly Caliente Official (@JigglyCaliente4) <a href="https://twitter.com/JigglyCaliente4/status/1546683148280397829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2022</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><div> </div><p>Like its American counterpart, <em>Drag Race Philippines</em> will feature an “Untucked” segment — a first in the franchise outside the US — showing unfiltered behind-the-scenes footage. </p><p>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. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/11/7/fresh-scoops/manila-luzon-pinuri-ang-mga-pinoy-drag-queens-196753"><strong><u>READ: Manila Luzon pinuri ang mga Pinoy drag queens</u></strong></a></div><p>Outside the US, Jaja and Mocha Diva joined Drag Race Thailand and Kyne, Stephanie Prince, and Kimmy Couture participated in Canada’s <em>Drag Race</em> franchise. </p><p><em>Drag Race Philippines</em> will air on August 17. </p>

Paolo Ballesteros has been chosen as the host of the debut season of ‘Drag Race Philippines.