After the meteoric rise of the show RuPaul’s Drag Race, Filipino drag fans have yearned for our own version of Drag Race. While there’s still no word of a local franchise, the Philippine drag race scene is very much alive, with seasoned and baby artists putting out countless lewks, shows, and projects.
Drag Playhouse PH, a network of drag talents and producers that bring local drag content, partnered with Sony Music Philippines for a music video featuring nine of the most sought-after and talented drag artists in Manila.
Manila Drag Icons is a pride anthem megamix featuring songs from different generations that have become themes of empowerment and freedom by the LGBT community. The video is a perfect fusion of high drag fashion, entertainment, and music.
Watch it below:
If there will be a local version of Drag Race, we bet these artists will be part of the first season. Meet them below:
Eva Le Queen (@eva_lequeen)
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Marina Summers (@marinaxsummers)
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Prince (@princemarell)
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OV Cunt (@ov_cu.nt)
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Viñas Deluxe (@vinasdeluxe)
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Brigiding (@brigiding_)
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Alpha Venti (@_by_gabby)
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Miss Jade So (@missjadeso)
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Electrifying Amanda (@clieffgarydelrosario)
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The video was shot in Shutterspace Studios, with Niko Francisco as the director of photography. The music video is directed and edited by Yan Alabado.
For more drag content, follow Drag Playhouse PH on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dragplayhouseph) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/dragplayhouseph). You can also follow Studio628, Drag Playhouse’s creative agency, on Instagram (www.instagram.com/thestudio628).
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