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Filipino queens who competed on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

By Felix Ilaya

Published On: February 27, 2020, 04:20 PM

Updated On: May 15, 2020, 03:04 PM

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Get to know the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' queens who proudly wear their Filipino heart on their sleeves, here!

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Ongina

Ongina was the first ever Filipino queen to appear on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' when she joined the show's pilot season. Fans know her for her iconic wig-less looks and for bravely disclosing her HIV status on television. She was recently announced as a cast member of the fifth season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.'

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Manila Luzon

Manila Luzon is a fan favorite among avid viewers of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' becoming one of two queens to compete in three seasons--Season 3, All Stars 1, and All Stars 4. From her name to her fashion choices, Manila always injects a bit of her heritage in her drag.

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Jiggly Caliente

Self professed "New York City Asian Plus Size Barbie" Jiggly Caliente immediately made her mark on Season 4's first episode when she had to lip sync for her life to Britney Spear's "Toxic" and set the stage on fire with her moves!

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Phi Phi O'hara

Phi Phi O'hara is of Puerto Rican and Filipino descent and competed against her Pinay sister, Jiggly, in Season 4. Fans dubbed her as a villain in the show but there's no denying her talent for drag where she often incorporates anime, comic book, and video game references in her looks.

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Vivienne Pinay

Season 5's Vivienne Pinay was eliminated early on in the show's first ever double elimination. Still, fans know Vivienne for always serving face, beauty, and glamour.

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Rock M. Sakura

Rock M. Sakura joined the 12th season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' This outrageous queen may have ended her journey early but she left a lasting impression with her over-the-top looks and wacky personality.

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Jaja

Pinay queen Jaja competed on the first season of 'Drag Race Thailand.' She was eliminated on the show's sixth episode.

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Mocha Diva

Following Jaja's footsteps, Mocha Diva raised the Pinoy flag during 'Drag Race Thailand's second season. One of her most well-known stunts in drag is doing a split while balancing on top of two chairs.

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Kyne

Just in, Ontario-based Filipina queen, Kyne, has been announced as part of the first season of 'Drag Race Canada.' She has a huge presence online due to her YouTube channel where she makes tutorials on makeup, wig styling, and sewing.