Marina Summers of the Philippines finishes third in 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World' Season 2


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  • Marina is the only Filipinato join Season 2 of the all-star drag race series. In 2022, she was runner-up in "Drag Race Philippines," which Precious Paula Nicole won.


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Marina Summers (Instagram)

Filipino drag queen Marina Summers ended her journey in "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World" Season 2 in the Top 4 on Saturday (Manila time).

Marina battled Australian drag contestant Hannah Conda in the final lip-synch showdown of the competition. Both queens performed "I'm Outta Love" by Anastacia, but Hannah emerged as the winner in the smackdown.

RuPaul told Marina: "Marina Summers, I'm sorry, my dear, but this is not your time. Thank you for an amazing season. You are and will always be a global phenomenon."

La Grande Dame of France and and Tia Kofi from the UK performed "Boogie 2Nite" by Booty Luv.

Responding to RuPaul's comment, Marina said: "Ru, thank you so much for inviting this little Filipina on your big show. I am forever grateful, and my lines are open for another call. But, honestly, I know I made a lot of Filipinos across the globe proud. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I'll always and forever be your Filipino winner."

Marina was a strong competitor as she had won three RuPeters badges from weekly challenges.

Only four contestants competed in the finale. La Grande Dame of France and and Tia Kofi from the UK impressed judges with their performance of "Boogie 2Nite" by Booty Luv. Tia won in this battle.

For the final round, Tia and Hannah lip-synched "Your Disco Needs You" by Kylie Minoque.

 

 

Tia Kofi, of the United Kingdom, emerged winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World" Season 2. She won 50,000 euros (roughly P3.5 million). Hannah finished second.

Marina is the only Filipina to join Season 2 of the all-star drag race series. In 2022, she was runner-up in "Drag Race Philippines," which Precious Paula Nicole won.

RuPaul earlier said Marina "was born to do drag." One of Marina's highlights in the show was performing "AMAFILIPINA," originally sung as "AMAKABOGERA" by Maymay Entrata. 

In an Instagram post, Marina said she was honored to be part of the international drag competition.

"We might not have liked my ending, but I had the best time with my lovely @dragraceukbbc girls! 

"I am so so so damn honored to be part of this amazing show! 

"Philippines, Asia, World, thank you so much for giving this little Filipina a BIG chance to win your hearts. This was such a magical run for me, and I couldn’t be any more prouder! I will always and forever be your Filipina Winnah," she wrote.