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Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider ICYMI: 'Drag Den Philippines' queens don campy looks inspired by Manila's iconic locations

ICYMI: 'Drag Den Philippines' queens don campy looks inspired by Manila's iconic locations

Published Dec 1, 2022 09:00 am

The category is Manila By Night

Pinoy drag fever continues this December as “Drag Den Philippines” is about to hit our streaming pleasure. Led by Rod Singh as director and international drag queen Manila Luzon as host, the local drag competition show features eight stunning Filipino drag artists vying to become the first-ever drag supreme. After unveiling its first teasers, the drag series now presents its cast donning spectacular looks made by Filipino fashion creatives. Sticking with its local theme, the drag artists give us a taste of what “Drag Den Philippines" is all about with their ensembles that pay homage to the country’s capital. With their style and personality, it seems like we’re about to get addicted to this new show. Are you ready? The category is Manila By Night…

Putting a fun spin on Quiapo and its devotees is O-A wearing an ensemble by Salad Day and Hubineer.

Pinoy drag veteran Lady Gagita is here to slay wearing a piece by Raymond Sabalza, Cynthia Salting, and The Dope Shop that screams Memoir of a Gay-sha!

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Like a colorful spring garden, Pura Luka Vega is blooming in her Dangwa-inspired look by Job Dacon and Chris Dale.

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Morticia Addams meets glamazon rodent is what Aries Night is serving with her look, a nod to Recto by Salad Day.

Photo from @dragdenph/Instagram

Shewarma brings glamor to balut with her egg couture ensemble by Roman Sebastian, an homage to balut capital of the Philippines, Pateros.

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Ready to take flight is 26-year-old drag artist Naia with her soaring look by Job Dacon. Fly, Naia. Fly!

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Smoking in her red femme fatale look, an ode to Quezon Avenue, is pageant showgirl Barbie Q. She definitely puts the Q in queen.

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Lastly, channeling her inner dragon is Maria Cristina wearing Jaylo Conanan’s interpretation of the oldest Chinatown in the world, Binondo.

Photo from @dragdenph/Instagram

Joining them and Manila Luzon in the show as judges are former beauty queen and TV host Nicole Cordoves and social media personality Sassa Gurl. Drag Den Philippines is set to premiere on Dec. 8 on Prime Video.

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