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Brigiding wins inaugural season of 'Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale' 

In a dazzling and festive grand finale, Filipino drag queen Brigiding emerged as the winner of "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale," claiming the inaugural crown in a season that showcased the might and creativity of Asian drag.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760546630116Media (3).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Brigiding reigns supreme as the first-ever queen of &#x27;Slaysian Royale.&#x27; Screengrab from WOW Presents Plus.MANILA -- In a dazzling and festive grand finale, Filipino drag queen Brigiding emerged as the winner of &quot;Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale,&quot; claiming the inaugural crown in a season that showcased the might and creativity of Asian drag. </div>She bested 11 other Asian drag queens in various challenges, where she also gained three RuBadges under her belt. During the finale, the four remaining queens strutted down the runway one last time for a ball in three categories: Defying Gravity; Yellow, Yellow, Yellow; and Come in your Best Drag. They were also challenged to showcase their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent in the &quot;Totally Impressive Talent Extravaganza,&quot; to make it to the final two of the competition. All the queens delivered good and entertaining performances, but it was Brigiding and Viñas DeLuxe who ultimately secured the coveted spots in the final lip-sync battle for the crown. Both of them received positive feedback from the judges for their performance and runway presentation. However, this marked the end of the road for Arizona Brandy and Suki Doll in the competition. Before sashaying away, they took a moment to reflect on the power and privilege of being celebrated and included in the show. They reminded everyone that beyond the crown, victory also lies in showing up. Then, the top two queens battled it out in a lip-sync battle to Marina Summer&#x27;s &quot;BORN TO DO DRAG.&quot; Flag, paints, kicks, and high-energy filled the main stage, pouring everything into embodying the Marina presence and energy of the song. Eventually, Brigiding emerged as the winner and became the first-ever queen of Slaysian Royale. In that moment, Brigiding realized that she was right all along when she kept telling herself she could do it. She also expressed her gratitude to Drag Race Philippines and to everyone whose support and trust in her never wavered. Now, she is more excited to keep exploring what is ahead. &quot;This is the testament that learning is the new winning. Please, don&#x27;t be afraid to share your story and do not give up on your dreams because dreams don&#x27;t expire,&quot; she said in her winning speech. Coming back to the global stage, Brigiding has something to prove. After ending her Drag Race Philippines Season 1 journey in sixth place, she vowed to make her comeback, if not a grand one, is the brightest. Brigiding has undeniably emerged as the frontrunner of the season. After a strong start with a high placement in the premiere, she went on an unstoppable streak--earning consecutive top placements in the Rusical, Makeover, Snatch Game, Lalaparuza Smackdown, and Rumix-MV challenges. With three RuBadges under her belt, Brigiding has consistently proven she&#x27;s a force to be reckoned with. Aside from a crown and scepter, Brigiding also won a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a P2 million cash prize. Suki Doll was hailed as Miss Congeniality.

In a dazzling and festive grand finale, Filipino drag queen Brigiding emerged as the winner of "Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale," claiming the inaugural crown in a season that showcased the might and creativity of Asian drag.