Season one standout, Marina Summers, of Drag Race Philippines fame, is set to elevate the Filipino drag scene as she secures a coveted spot on the official lineup for RuPaul’s “Drag Race: UK vs. the World” season two.
As the first queen from the Philippine franchise to compete in the international edition of the competition, the 27-year-old drag sensation is ready to sashay onto the global stage and showcase her extraordinary talent. Marina will go wig-to-wig with 10 fierce international drag queens, battling for the sought-after crown in this thrilling showdown.
Joining Marina in this star-studded competition are notable queens like Choriza May, Gothy Kendoll, Jonbers Blonde, Tia Kofi (Drag Race UK), Arantxa Castilla La Mancha (Drag Race España), Hannah Conda (Drag Race Down Under), Keta Minaj (Drag Race Holland), La Grande Dame (Drag Race France), and Mayhem Miller and Scarlet Envy (Drag Race US).
Expressing overwhelming support, thousands of fans have flooded social media with messages of encouragement for Marina. Celebrities like actress Maris Racal, Miss Universe Philippine Michelle Dee, beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo, and numerous enthusiasts are rallying behind the Filipino queen, eagerly anticipating her triumph on the international stage.
In response to the outpouring of support, Marina took to her personal Instagram account, expressing gratitude to her fans and assuring them of her commitment to representing the Philippines with pride. “Thank you, UK, for welcoming me with your warm support! I am forever grateful for this moment. I cannot wait to make another killer season with you. And to my home country, Pilipinas, this is for you! Maraming maraming salamat sa pagmamahal! I will raise our flag every step of the way,” she declared.
Marina, the first runner-up in Drag Race Philippines Season 1, has been a tireless advocate for promoting drag culture in the country, releasing several songs since her stint on the reality show. The anticipation for her international debut is palpable, as fans worldwide eagerly await her dazzling performances on the global Drag Race stage.
Meanwhile, Drag Race Philippines has been renewed for a third season, as announced by the producers last year.
