Drag Race Philippines returns with a special spinoff: Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. This thrilling and bloodthirsty battle will be hosted by Mama Pao (Paolo Ballesteros) and features an all Asian cast that WOW Presents Plus revealed on July 16 through a special pre-season episode titled ‘Meet the Queens of Season 1’. Several competitors have appeared in previous seasons of Drag Race Philippines, with the rest being Asian performers who competed on other Drag Race franchise shows. Read on to view a rundown of the 12 talented and fierce contestants.
Arizona Brandy
The talented drag performer Arizona Brandy hails from Makati and was the runner-up for season two of Drag Race Philippines.
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Bernie
This Drag Race Philippines Season 2 contestant, Bernie from Mandaluyong City, finished in the top four and is ready to battle it out for the crown.
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Brigiding
This golden warrior queen, named Brigiding, from San Juan City, is representing Season 1 of Drag Race Philippines, where she placed sixth.
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Ivory Glaze
Sydney-based Ivory Glaze competed on Season 3 of Drag Race Down Under and is ready for redemption in Slaysian Royale.
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Khianna
This powerful Season 3 runner-up for Drag Race Philippines comes from Cagayan de Oro.
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Kitty Space
Paris-based Kitty Space is prepared to take on the Slaysian Royale with style and flair, having placed ninth on Drag Race France Season 2.
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Madame Yoko
Madame Yoko is from Belgium and is representing Season 2 of Drag Race Belgique, where she placed eighth.
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Siam PhuSri
The ruby beauty Siam PhuSri is fresh off of Season 3 of Drag Race Thailand, where she earned seventh place.
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Suki Doll
Suki Doll is a stunning queen who competed on Season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race.
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Sum Ting Wong
This elegant drag queen from England is ready to battle. Sum Ting Wong appeared on the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, where she placed seventh.
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Viñas Deluxe
Viñas Deluxe stuns with a warrior queen look that says she’s prepared to battle, having competed on the first season of Drag Race Philippines and placing seventh.
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Yuhua
Representing Xeason 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she placed 12th, Yuhua is ready to put the slay in Slaysian Royale.
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Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale premieres on August 13, 2025. Watch the WOW Presents Plus episode ‘Meet the Queens of Season 1’ below:
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