Start your engines, Slaysian! After teasing for the longest time: Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale is finally here!
Premiering August 13 on WOW Presents Plus, this first-of-its-kind season is bringing together 12 fierce Asian queens from across the Drag Race multiverse for the ultimate Battle Royale. Think All Stars meets Vs the World—but make it unapologetically Slaysian.
Hosted by the ever-iconic Paolo Ballesteros (aka Mama Pao), this special edition shines a spotlight on the rich culture, history, and creativity of Asian drag. According to Drag Race producers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey, "This new version of 'Drag Race' shines a spotlight on Asian drag as never before, celebrating its culture, its history and creativity in a unique battle royale."
Meet the Slaysian Queens!
The Philippines is repping hard with five fan-fave queens ready to snatch wigs and hearts! First up is Arizona Brandy, Season 2’s chaotic queen of charm, back to cause delightful mayhem. Right behind her is Bernie, the powerhouse performer who made herstory as one of the first three trans women to reach a Drag Race finale. From Season 1, we’ve got the fierce and fabulous Brigiding, a Divine Diva through and through. Also returning is Khianna, the stylish stunner and highest-placing queen from Mindanao. And of course, we can’t forget Viñas DeLuxe, comedy queen extraordinaire with a tongue as sharp as her contour.
Joining our Pinoy queens are global slayers from every corner of the Drag Raceverse: Ivory Glaze, Kitty Space, Madame Yoko, Siam Phusri, Suki Doll, Sum Ting Wong, and Yuhua Hamasaki. With roots spanning Vietnam, China, Thailand, Cambodia, and beyond, this cast is a true celebration of Asian drag excellence.
Slaysian Royale is bringing in the big guns. Repping the Philippines with full regalia are beloved queens Maxie, Captivating Katkat, Precious Paula Nicole, and Marina Summers. And standing alongside them? Drag royalty from around the globe: Sasha Colby, Nymphia Wind, Alyssa Edwards, Pangina Heals, and Jimbo—just to name a few. With Paolo Ballesteros (a.k.a. Mama Pao) returning as host, and Jervi Li keeping the judges’ table fierce and funny, the Slaysian panel is truly stacked.
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