Marina Summers in 'RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World' season 2 episode 1. Photo from 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Instagram account.

"Drag Race Philippines" alumna Marina Summers won the talent show in the premiere episode of"RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World" season 2 which aired on Saturday (Manila time).

In the first episode, the 11 queens were tasked to showcase their talent in a variety show.

Marina chose to have her own rendition of "Amakabogera" by Maymay Entrata matched with a fire dance-like performance.

"I'm just so excited to put on a great show. We may speak different languages, we may come from different places, but drag is our language and we share that," Marina said.

"Marina makes me nervous because this is the best goddamn performance I've ever seen on the main stage of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'," Choriza May said after her performance.

On the runway, the were tasked to bring their hometown looks with Marina paying homage to the farmers in Banaue Rice Terraces.

"Bringing my Filipina heritage and culture to the main stage, I feel very, very proud. I have this basket which is carrying sticky rice," Marina said.

"I grew up surrounded by farmers and to be wearing this in front of the whole world gives me so much joy and pride," she added.

During the judges critiques, the judges enjoyed Marina's performance stressing that they loved her energy.

"I loved your performance in the variety show. There was so much energy there, the empowering lyrics. It was just wonderful to see," Alan Carr said.

"Those shoes that you performed in are one of the most difficult types of shoes to perform in. So, I don't know if I should applaud you or yell at you," Michelle Visage added.

Carr and RuPaul also applauded for Marina for representing the Philippines well with her performance in the episode.

"And I like this look on you. You had the full of what is it reed or ... rice ... that's rice? No way? Not only are you beautiful, you're also educational," Carr said.

"This is inspired by the Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines," Marina said. "Very glamorous farmers," RuPaul said. "They don't only serve rice, they also serve looks," Marina replied. "Well, you've represented your country beautifully," Rupaul ended.

Marina was in the Top 2 with France's La Grande Dame, while Gothy Kendoll and Mayhem Miller landed in the bottom 2.

During the deliberations, Marina felt more compelled to save Gothy.

"Gothy sadly went home on her first episode and I don't want to be the girl to send her home the first time again but I understood what the judges said," Marina said.

"She's still a little bit nervous. I mean, girl, now is not the right time to find your confidence because this is the world stage, baby," she said.

In the lipsync battle, the Top 2 queens had to perform "Dreamer" by Livin' Joy with Marina winning the first episode. She sent home Mayhem Miller in 11th place.

"The queen that I've chosen is someone I look up to from afar and I've always been a fan and a supporter of this queen. And it breaks my heart and the queen that I'm sending home is Mayhem," she said.

Marina is the first drag queen from the Philippine franchise to compete in an international edition of the hit reality competition. She was runner-up to Precious Paula Nicole in "Drag Race Philippines" season 1 aired in 2022.

"Drag Race Philippines" was recently renewed for a third season along with the Thai and French franchise.
'Drag Race' PH, Thailand, France renewed for season 3

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