Premiering August 13, 2025, on WOW Presents Plus, Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale ignites the ultimate East-meets-Southeast drag showdown! This explosive season pits legendary Filipino queens against powerhouse drag artists from Thailand, Japan, Singapore, the UK, and beyond in a battle for continental supremacy. Hosted by the iconic Paolo Ballesteros with judges Jiggly Caliente and KaladKaren, the season celebrates the rich diversity of Asian drag—from traditional folkloric artistry to futuristic avant-garde. With lip-syncs that honor cultural heritage, design challenges fusing barong with hanbok, and Snatch Game roasts of regional icons, this is Drag Race at its most globally glamorous.

Featuring guest judges like Alyssa Edwards, Sasha Colby, and Pangina Heals, the season promises brutal eliminations and jaw-dropping reveals. From Thai temple realness to Manila streetwalk sass, these queens will slay, shantay, and reshape the drag landscape. Meet the titans competing for the crown of “Slaysian Supreme”!

Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale cast and characters explained

– Viñas Deluxe (Philippines)

Viñas Deluxe, Manila’s “Beyoncé of the Trenches,” returns with her signature razor-sharp wit and volcanic charisma. Famous for Drag Race Philippines S1’s viral moments (like her “Bekimon” roast), Viñas blends campy humor with political satire—her Jollibee-inspired looks and teleserye villain snatches slay with Pinoy specificity. Off-screen, she’s a theater actor and LGBTQ+ rights advocate, using drag to challenge Filipino conservatism.

This season, Viñas aims to prove she’s “more than just jokes,” debuting intricate Maria Clara gowns and fierce dance chops. “Expect me to weaponize aswang folklore in a lip-sync,” she teases. Her rivalry with Yuhua Hamasaki over comedy crowns will ignite Untucked chaos.

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– Siam Phusri (Thailand)

Siam Phusri, Bangkok’s “Heiress of Heels,” stuns with khon mask-inspired drag and elephant-themed extravagance. A Drag Race Thailand alum, Siam merges classical Thai dance with haute couture—her apsara goddess runway in Thailand S2 broke the internet. She’s a cultural preservationist, collaborating with Thai silk weavers to revive dying crafts.

Siam’s mission? To school queens on “drag as sacred art.” Her naga serpent look—featuring motorized coils and 10-foot wings—is Season 1’s most anticipated moment. “I’m here to show that Thai drag isn’t just pretty; it’s powerful,” she declares.

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– Sum Ting Wong (UK/Chinese)

Sum Ting Wong, the UK’s camp chaos agent (DRUK S1), brings her “accidentally iconic” energy to the Slaysian stage. Known for clumsy charm and genius puns (her “Wi Tu Lo” airline disaster remains legendary), Sum Ting’s drag celebrates Chinese-British absurdity—think cheongsam fused with punk fishnets. She’s a podcast queen (“Wong Direction”) and dim sum enthusiast.

This season, she upgrades her aesthetic with help from Yuhua Hamasaki, promising “less falling, more slaying.” Her Snatch Game as Darna’s villainess Valentina (yes, that one) will either bomb or make history. “I’m the lovable trainwreck who might actually win,” she laughs.

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– Arizona Brandy (Philippines)

Arizona Brandy, the “Lip-Sync Assassin of Pampanga,” returns with death drops that defy physics and wigs sharper than balisongs. After her shocking DRPH S1 elimination, Arizona honed her craft in Tokyo’s underground drag circuit, blending harajuku vibes with bakla resilience. Her signature move? Lip-syncing while tinikling (traditional bamboo dance).

Arizona’s vengeance arc targets Bernie Barrantes—the queen who originally sent her home. “This time, I’m stomping on hearts and stages,” she vows. Her Manny Pacquiao boxing-glam look is pure Pinoy pride.

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– Bridging (Singapore)

Bridging, Singapore’s “Cyborg Siren,” merges technology with nyonya heritage. Her drag features LED kebayas, holographic sarongs, and AI-generated poetry about Peranakan identity. A viral TikTok creator, Bridging uses motion-capture suits to “digitally drag” in metaverse performances.

She’ll clash with Madame Yoko over Asian-futurism: “My circuits run on teh tarik and chaos.” Her talent show—a drone dance with projection-mapped merlions—will redefine tech challenges.

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– Suki Doll (Canada/Japanese)

Suki Doll (CDR S2’s fashion ghost), haunts the werkroom with kabuki noir elegance. Her drag whispers yūrei (vengeful spirit) realness: blood-red kimonos, noh theater masks, and walks so slow they’re terrifying. Suki’s a muse for designers like Tomo Koizumi, blending Montreal avant-garde with Osaka street style.

“Suki isn’t just pretty; she’s a warning,” says Pangina Heals. Her geisha-vampire look for the “Night of 1,000 Terrors” runway will leave judges speechless.

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– Ivory Glaze (Philippines) & Khianna (Thailand)

• Ivory Glaze: Manila’s “Porcelain Queen” crafts baro’t saya from broken ceramics. Her DRPH S1 trauma (a wig-snatching meltdown) fuels her comeback: “Now I’m unbreakable.”

• Khianna: Bangkok’s “Dance Dragon” mixes muay thai with voguing. Trained in classical lakhon, her lip-syncs are combat art. “I fight like a queen, bitch.”

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– Bernie Barrantes (Philippines) & Kitty Space (Japan)

• Bernie: DRPH S1’s robbed queen brings taho-vendor camp and Shakespearean depth. Her Imelda Marcos snatch broke the pH scale.

• Kitty Space: Tokyo’s cosmic kawaii rebel. Think Hello Kitty meets Alien—her prosthetic tentacles and J-pop energy defy gravity.

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– Madame Yoko (Japan) & Yuhua Hamasaki (USA/Chinese)

• Madame Yoko: Osaka’s “Drag Shogun.” At 52, her butoh-inspired drag dissects Japan’s gender norms. “Respect your elders—or perish.”

• Yuhua Hamasaki (DRUS S10): The “Hot Glue Goddess” returns to mentor queens. Her design challenge meltdowns (“Why y’all acting brand new?”) promise Untucked gold.

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Judges & Guest Titans

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What is about

Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale isn’t just a season—it’s a cultural reset. With Viñas’ wit, Siam’s grace, Sum Ting’s chaos, and Pangina’s tears, this clash of drag titans will crown a legend. Stream exclusively on WOW Presents Plus—where the only thing sharper than the stilettos is the shade.