After months of waiting, the sophomore season of “Drag Race Philippines” is upon us. This year, the workroom is once again filled with Filipino drag artists hailed from different parts of the nation. But before we see their take on the Snatch Game, do makeovers, and served heated dramas on the show (pass the popcorn, please), the latest batch of drag contenders brought their style A-game during the show’s exclusive watch party held at the Xylo in Bonifacio Global City. From glimmering Filipino-made ensembles to the campiest looks, the queens presented their take on the Shimmering Summer Realness theme.
Arizona Brandy (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Arizona Brandy
Staying true to her brand, or lifestyle, Arizona Brandy donned a white gown with a cocktail table-peplum by Markie Cadag.
Captivating Katkat (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Captivating Katkat
Seasoned queen Captivating Katkat proved that she is a true vixen with her shark-inspired look by Aira Cleng Kawazaki.
M1ss Jade So (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
M1ss Jade So
Call her the goddess. M1ss Jade So stunned everyone with a custom, fully beaded fringed gown by Ehrran Montoya.
Matilduh (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Matilduh
A vision in ruffles was the dancing queen of the season Matilduh wearing a piece by Kian Pascual.
Nicole Pardaux (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Nicole Pardaux
Looking like a MILF Barbie was Nicole Pardaux wearing a pink glimmering ensemble by Nathalia Brianna Lorei.
Tiny Deluxe (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Tiny Deluxe
Blooming was drag diva Tiny Deluxe in her orchid-inspired look by Ehrran Montoya.
Astrid Mercury (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Astrid Mercury
Regal, elegant, and sophisticated was Astrid Mercury in her hooded look by Martha Amethyst.
Bernie (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Bernie
Veteran drag artist Bernie worked the runway wearing an elaborate piece by Patrick Isorena.
DeeDee Marie Holliday (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
DeeDee Marie Holliday
Looking like true royalty was DeeDee Marie Holliday wearing a custom bedazzled halter corset gown by Mara Chua.
Hana Beshie (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Hana Beshie
Hana Beshie was perfect, beautiful, and looked like the stand fan in your room in her campy ensemble by Job Dacon.
OV C*nt (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
OV C*nt
A very definition of an alien superstar was OV C*nt’s divine look by Ushisato.
Veruschka Levels (Photo courtesy of HBO GO)
Veruschka Levels
Ending the fashion fest was Veruschka Levels with her pearl and crystal-adorned piece by Leo Almodal.
Watch the queens work the runway below:
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"Drag Race Philippines" season 2 is now available on streaming platforms HBO Go and WOW Present Plus, with new episodes out every Wednesday at 7 p.m.