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Maxie Andreison dedicates Drag Race PH win

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Ang aga kong namulat sa realidad, bata pa ko nasusubukan na ko ng tadhana.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">This is what Filipina drag queen Maxie Andreison said as she recalled her journey before winning the third season of <em>Drag Race Philippines Superstar</em>.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">On her social media page, Maxie got sentimental, looking back on how she started her journey to help her family and finding a place which honed not only her talent but her personality.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Hirap ng buhay ang nag-udyok sa’kin para laging lumaban. Ambisyosa ako e. Gusto ko maginhawa ang pamilya ko. Kaya nung unang panalo ko sa amateur singing contest, tinuloy tuloy ko na. Sabi ko - ito.. dito.. ipagpapatuloy ko ‘to. Baka ito ang makatulong sa&#x27;min,” Maxie first wrote.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHFV4TyV_3/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A21356944.399999976%2C%22ls%22%3A21356239.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A21356937.099999964%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1564" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She then revealed how her parents showed her support by guiding her and became her inspirations.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Mahal na mahal ko sila kaya gustong gusto ko sila bigyan ng magandang buhay. Sila ang mga unang tao na naniwala sa talento ko,” she added.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Maxie also recalled the time when she felt a bit lost but still continued to hold on to her faith, saying, “Nung kaya ko na mag-isa sa mga pag laban ko, mas madami akong natutunan. May mga araw na umiiyak ako kase napanghihinaan na ko, pero nagdadasal lang ako, lagi akong naniniwala sa Kanya kase alam kong gagabayan Nya ko.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA8VhK1Sy0w/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A21385072.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A21356239.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A21356937.099999964%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="653" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She then eventually found a community which became her platform to get to know herself even more and met people who helped her become who she is now.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Nung nag-mature na ko, napasok ako sa industriyang napaka-kulay at napaka-saya. Dito ko mas lalong nakilala ang sarili ko. Dito ko na-discover pa lalo ang mga talento ko. Ang komunidad na ito ay hindi madamot, masaya sya at matalino,” she remarked.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She went on: “Madami akong nakilala at nakasalamuha, at nagpapasalamat ako sa mga taong naniwala at nakitaan ako ng potensyal.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Maxie expressed her gratitude to the people behind her success.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Kaya salamat, Ama! Hinayaan mo akong makapasok sa lugar na mas lalo kong ma-appreciate ang sarili ko. Salamat sa ipinagkaloob mo ngayon na pinaka-magandang birthday gift,” she wrote.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Inaalay ko tong pagkapanalo ko sa aking pamilya, mga kaibigan at komunidad,” she continued.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She ended her message with heartfelt advice to all young dreamers who are paving their journey to success.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Mangarap ka ng malaki, kaibigan, hindi pa huli. Hangga’t may hininga, may pag-asa. Naniniwala ako sa’yo, kaya sana ikaw din,” she expressed.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA5hG4By9hX/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A21402226%2C%22ls%22%3A21356239.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A21356937.099999964%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1150" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Sana sa kwento ko, may matutunan ka. Tandaan mo na mahirap ang buhay pero masarap sya. Kaya fight lang ng fight ha, malay mo ikaw na pala ang next na magtagumpay.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Ako si Maxie - at ako ang inyong bagong Drag Race Philippines Superstar 🫶,” she proudly said.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Fans and followers were quick to react to Maxie&#x27;s tribute to her winning journey.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">&quot;that was the most heartfelt message na nabasa ko ever. pinaiyak mo ‘ko maxie, wow </span><span style="color:black;background:white">🥺</span><span style="color:black;background:white"> hindi mo man ako kilala pero mahal na mahal kita at sobrang proud na proud ako sa’yo. salamat rin ng marami sa inspirasyon... maligayang kaarawan sa’yo my favorite queen!&quot; a fan commented.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Actor Phi Palmos also expressed, &quot;YOU DESERVE IT ALL THE WAY! You’ve worked hard for it. I am so happy and proud of you @maxieandreison !!! Labyu mhieeee!!!! </span><span style="color:black;background:white">😍😍😍</span><span style="color:black;background:white">&quot;</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">In the season finale aired on October 9, Maxie competed against fellow finalist Khianna.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA9fKblS5Cg/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A21428004.399999976%2C%22ls%22%3A21356239.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A21356937.099999964%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1150" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">In their final lip sync battle, Maxie and Khianna performed Angeline Quinto and Regine Velasquez’s “Lipad Ng Pangarap“.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Maxie is the latest winner of the local drag race show franchise, following previous champions, Precious Paula Nicole and Captivating Katkat.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong> </strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/25/watch-drag-race-philippines-reveals-celebrity-guest-judges-for-season-3-1604">‘Drag Race Philippines’ reveals celebrity guest judges for Season 3</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong> </strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/7/13/meet-the-queens-of-drag-race-philippines-season-3-1319">Meet the Queens of &#x27;Drag Race Philippines Season 3&#x27;</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5"><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p><i>Drag Queen Maxie Andreison recalls a memorable journey after winning the third season of Drag Race Philippines.</i></p>

Drag Queen Maxie Andreison recalls a memorable journey after winning the third season of Drag Race Philippines.

Maxie Andreison dedicates Drag Race PH win to family, friends, and drag race community

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Maxie Andreison dedicates Drag Race PH win to family, friends, and drag race community

Nikka Sabio

Published Oct 15, 2024 08:33 PM PHT

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