Dennis Gaviola

Filipino drag stars are not just making waves — they are causing a full-on tsunami in the global scene. For the past weeks, Filipino queens have been dominating the Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale competition, recently adorned with four consecutive RuBadge wins. Photo and post processed by EJ Geronimo via Arizona Brandy/Instagram.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757089778931Drag Race.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Drag Race Philippines&#x27; alumni serving fierce &#x27;Asian eyyy&#x27; glam. <em>Photo and post processed by EJ Geronimo via Arizona Brandy/Instagram</em>. </span></span></span></div><p>Filipino drag stars are not just making waves — they are causing a full-on tsunami in the global scene. </p><p>For the past weeks, Filipino queens have been dominating the Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale competition, recently adorned with four consecutive RuBadge wins.  </p><p>In the latest episode, Arizona Brandy bounces back from a bottom placement in the previous week and adds up another RuBadge in the Philippines’ already unstoppable track record. </p><div><strong>MEET THE QUEENS  </strong></div><p>Building on the success of the Drag Race Philippines franchise, Slaysian Royale brings 12 Asian queens from across the drag race universe to compete and become an inductee in the ‘Slaysian Hall of Fame’. </p><p>The season is a vibrant ode to culture and artistry, where “Filipino pride and Asian excellence collide,” as the franchise’s host Paolo Ballesteros puts it. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757089105413527331452_18042915359643022_1345277534966246995_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Poster of &#x27;Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.&#x27; <em>Photo from Drag Race Philippines&#x27; Instagram account</em></span></span></span></div><p>Drag Race PH alumni Arizona Brandy (Season 2), Bernie (Season 2), Brigiding (Season 1), Khianna (Season 3), and Viñas DeLuxe (Season 1) represent the Philippines in the competition. The five queens came armed with fan-favorite memories and stories yet to be finished, all aiming for another chance at the crown. </p><p>Rounding up the lineup are contestants from drag race franchises across the globe: Ivory Glaze (Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 3), Kitty Space (Drag Race France Season 2), Siam Phusri (Drag Race Thailand Season 3), Suki Doll (Canada’s Drag Race Season 2), Sum Ting Wong (Rupaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1), and Yuhua (Rupaul’s Drag Race US Season 10). </p><p>Since ‘Meet the Queens’, the season has quickly gained traction worldwide and eventually debuted as WOW Presents Plus’ most-watched global premiere ever. </p><div><strong>FILIPINO QUEENS&#x27; STREAK</strong></div><p>Both the Philippines and international delegates have given their A-game from runway looks to performance challenges. Several queens have delivered standout moments and proven that they are just as formidable.</p><p>But so far, Filipino drag stars have taken home four consecutive wins since the premiere, and were often praised for their razor-sharp humor, wit, and grandiose performances. </p><p>Recent standouts include:</p><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>Khianna, who devoured both the mini and maxi challenges of the premiere episode. She delivered an exceptional package of wit and runway looks in the ‘Miss Shutacca’ pageant, gaining her a top spot with Siam Phusri of Thailand. </li><li>Viñas DeLuxe took a back-to-back snatching of the coveted RuBadge in the ‘Asian Eyyy’ episode and for her jaw-dropping cacao leaves couture in the ‘Holy Cacao’ episode. She edged out her fellow ‘Top 2’ queens Arizona Brandy of Philippines and Kitty Space of France, respectively. </li><li>Fresh from almost being eliminated in the previous episode, Arizona Brandy bounced back and earned her first RuBadge of the season. This came after her scene-stealing comedic portrayal of ‘Chef Lee Cum Queen’ in the ‘Crazy B*tch Slaysians’ Rusical. She won the badge against fellow Filipino queen Brigiding.</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>Given the momentum, the odds are high, and the pressure is on for Filipino queens to snatch the title. But as the competition is yet to approach the season’s halfway mark, for sure, the international delegates can still rattle their streak.   </p><div><strong>BEYOND THE ‘SLAYSIAN ROYALE’ COMPETITION</strong></div><p>In the Philippine context, drag has been thriving in the underground scenes and local communities before becoming a global phenomenon. It nestled in the nooks-and-crannies of bars, barangayan, and even in the refuge of blankets and curtains.  </p><p>With the existence of Drag Race Philippines and Drag Den with Manila Luzon, they are able to introduce the art of drag to a wider audience. The same aspiration is carried as the Slaysian Royale commences its season</p><p>Asian queens have long been a part of Drag Race, but this is the first season with an all-Asian cast. More than a competition, Slaysian Royale is a blend of celebration and appreciation, that whoever wins, it will always come back to the heart of Asia.</p>

<p>Filipino drag stars are not just making waves — they are causing a full-on tsunami in the global scene. </p>

Filipino drag stars are not just making waves — they are causing a full-on tsunami in the global scene.

PH drag stars extend winning streak in ‘Slaysian Royale’

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PH drag stars extend winning streak in ‘Slaysian Royale’

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Published Sep 06, 2025 01:01 AM PHT

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Updated Sep 06, 2025 08:39 AM PHT

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