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Cross-dressing or drag entertainment in the Philippines has followed a long history for female and male impersonators throughout annual events, businesses, media representation, and organizations.

History and etymology

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Before its colonization from Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s, it was customary for Philippine men to be clothed in feminine apparel. This tradition later come to a halt from Spaniards which outlawed and executed men that appeared to be homosexual. This caused the birth of machismo culture; this heavily suppressed cross-dressing in the country with conservatism and homophobia rising.[1]

Annual events

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Businesses and organizations

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The Philippines has various businesses that cater to the drag community.[a]

Bars, nightclubs, and restaurants

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Rampa has been often described as a sanctuary for upcoming drag enthusiasts, where the building spans about 800 square meters. This became a new business venture for Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño to empower and represent the nation's drag performers.[2] This project soon welcomed the Divine Divas to appear as the board of directors,[b] alongside Cecille Bravo and Loui Cabel.[3]

Media representation

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Television

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Precious Paula Nicole
Captivating Katkat

American reality television series RuPaul's Drag Race became an entertainment success in the Philippines, with several journalists worldwide often crediting as mainstream media.[4] Soon after, production company World of Wonder began to greenlit several international franchises which included a Philippine franchise announced in August 2021.[5] Drag Race Philippines first premiered in 17 August 2022, with television personality Paolo Ballesteros as the host and head judge. After three seasons, three contestants were crowned as the "Next Drag Superstar" since October 2024.[c]

Another competition series was announced by Manila Luzon, a former contestant from RuPaul's Drag Race; model Nicole Cordoves and comedienne Sassa Gurl became regular judges. Its format followed much as a beauty pageant which involved weekly rankings, ceremonial elements, and performance aspects for their contestants.[9] Afterwards, two seasons of Drag Den aired since 8 December 2022, with two contestants crowned as the "Next Drag Supreme" since March 2024.[10] The host was later nominated and won both hosting categories for Asian Academy Creative Awards and Asian Television Awards (2023).[11]

Both franchises received positive acclaim with Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila seeing the reality competitions going "beyond location and gender" which highlights the Philippines' diverse local drag scene.[12] Drag Race Philippines was named as "incredible television" for featuring two trans woman as judging panelists, KaladKaren and Jiggly Caliente.[13]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/divine-divas-release-debut-single-oh-divine-diva-2024/, https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3251838/philippine-drag-culture-rise-will-it-usher-lgbtq-acceptance, https://www.viator.com/blog/Drag-Queen-Neenjas-Guide-to-Manila/l99658, https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/910289/pride-month-2024-lgbt-drag-queens/story/#goog_rewarded
  2. ^ The Divine Divas are composed of three drag performers: Brigiding, Viñas DeLuxe, and Precious Paula Nicole.
  3. ^ The three winners are Precious Paula Nicole,[6] Captivating Katkat,[7] with Maxie Andreison as the reigning winner.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Beyond the glitz and glamour: How Philippine drag Has evolved throughout the years". Medium. 30 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  2. ^ Gallardo, Ricky (16 January 2024). "Coming together to create entertainment with a purpose". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  3. ^ Gallardo, Ricky (16 January 2024). "Coming together to create entertainment with a purpose". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  4. ^ Abraham, Amelia (10 August 2019). "'Finally! A sport for us gay people!': How drag went mainstream". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  5. ^ Nolfi, Joey (16 August 2021). "RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines is on the way". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 12 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  6. ^ Damshenas, Sam (19 October 2022). "Exclusive: Drag Race Philippines winner Precious Paula Nicole is 'ready' to rule". Gay Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. ^ Antonio, Josiah (4 October 2023). "Captivating Katkat wins Drag Race Philippines season 2". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  8. ^ Sibal, Gianna (10 October 2024). "Maxie is crowned Drag Race Philippines season 3 winner". Mega Magazine. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  9. ^ "From drag kings to trans queens, Manila Luzon welcomes all to Drag Den Philippines". Mega Magazine. 1 December 2021. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  10. ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (7 March 2024). "Drag Den Philippines reveals new "Drag Supreme" for season 2". GMA News Online. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  11. ^ Samonte, Jujiin (25 January 2024). "A toast to the best host: Manila Luzon opens the new season of Drag Den on a victorious note". Mega Magazine. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  12. ^ Bautista, Rafael (26 January 2024). "With Drag Den season 2, Manila Luzon is going bolder and braver". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  13. ^ Factora, James (28 August 2024). "If you don't know which Drag Race to watch right now, look no further". Them. Retrieved 26 December 2024.

Further reading

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