It’s time to meet the queens competing in Drag Race Philippines’ highly anticipated second season. Paolo Ballesteros, Jiggly Caliente, and KaladKaren will all return as the primary panel of judges for season two. They will once again be looking for a queen with the charm, individuality, nerve, and talent to be crowned the Philippines’ next Drag Race Superstar.
So, without further ado, let’s get to know the nauseating ensemble of Pinoy drag superstars starring in Drag Race Philippines’ second season! Scroll down to meet the queens of Drag Race Philippines season two.
Drag Race Philippines Season 2
The new season of Drag Race Philippines started on August 2, 2023. You can watch it on HBO Go if you’re in the Philippines or on WOW Presents Plus if you’re anywhere else in the world. This season, like the previous one, was confirmed by World of Wonder on October 19, 2022.
And just like before, the winner will get ₱1,000,000, a whole year’s worth of makeup, and a fancy crown and sceptre. But this time, the makeup is from Anastasia Beverly Hills.
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Road to Drag Race Philippines Season 2: A Timeline of Exciting Announcements
On October 6, 2022, Rajo Laurel, an alternate judge from season 1, hinted about the show’s renewal. However, both Discovery+ and HBO Go denied having a second season of Drag Race Philippines in the works. Then, on October 19, 2022, World of Wonder, the production company, officially announced the renewal of the show for a second season, including Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!.
By October 30, 2022, the official Instagram page of the show revealed that they were looking for contestants for the new season. People had four weeks to apply, and the application period ended on December 1, 2022. In March 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific shared that Discovery+ would no longer be available in the Philippines from April 27, 2023. This meant HBO Go would be the main platform for the show’s national broadcasting.
Fast forward to June 29, 2023, World of Wonder posted a teaser on social media featuring the host, Paolo Ballesteros, in a tropical setting. On July 5, 2023, it was announced that judges KaladKaren and Jiggly Caliente would return for season 2. Lastly, on July 28, 2023, it was confirmed that photographer BJ Pascual, fashion designer Rajo Laurel, and actor-comedian Jon Santos would be alternating judges this season. The exciting news continued on July 11, 2023, when the names of the twelve contestants for the new season were unveiled.
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Drag Race Philippines season 2 cast of queens:
Arizona Brandy
Arizona effortlessly combines a pedestrian-chic aesthetic with her own brand of humour, attracting the attention of her audience with her irresistible presence. Arizona, a self-proclaimed Adele impersonator and drag mother to the Rapture Royalties, takes the stage by storm at Rapture, a prominent drag bar in Cubao. She utters her catchphrase “shot puno!” (bottoms up!) with a mischievous grin as she downs a complete bottle of beer, exemplifying her philosophy of not taking life or drag too seriously.
Take a look at the Arizona Brandy Instagram post below-
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Astrid Mercury
Astrid Mercury offers a bewitching assortment of looks that range from pretty to utterly breathtaking. As a former cheerleader and stuntwoman, she delivers performances without fear that leaves the audience wanting more. She wears a headset during the day as a dedicated contact centre agent, but at night she reigns as a magnetic performer at Nectar, Club Level, and Chelu.
Check out Astrid Mercury’s Instagram post below:
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