Release
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale Breaks Records
as WOW Presents Plus’ Most Watched Premiere
Following Franchise Success, WOW Records Signs
Drag Race Philippines Alum Girl Group REYN4
[LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 27, 2025] Today, Emmy-winning media company World of Wonder announces that the August 13 premiere of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale set a new record as the biggest global launch in WOW Presents Plus herstory, delivering a 50% increase in viewership compared to the most recent third season premiere of Drag Race Philippines.
A twist on Drag Race’s “vs The World” format, Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale sees fan-favorite queens from previous seasons of Drag Race Philippines take on Asian queens from across the global franchise in a battle for the crown. Since premiere, fans and critics alike have praised the season for its jaw-dropping runway looks, fierce lip sync battles, and authentic celebration of Filipino drag culture.
Coming off of the premiere’s rapid success, World of Wonder’s WOW Records announces the formation of their first ever girl group outside of a Drag Race season: REYN4. The group is composed fan-favorite Drag Race Philippines alum Precious Paula Nicole (Drag Race Philippines Season 1 winner), Captivating KatKat (Drag Race Philippines Season 2 winner), Maxie (Drag Race Philippines Season 3 winner), and Marina Summers (Drag Race Philippines Season 1 + Drag Race UK vs The World S2 finalist), and is set to make their premiere appearance later this season on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. Their debut single “Slaysian Royale” will be released this Friday, September 5th, with a full EP dropping later this year.
Co-Founders of World of Wonder, Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, said: “Seeing fans across the world come together in celebration of Asian drag excellence is not only inspiring but also sends a message that this is a family without borders, able to wrap us all in its mothertucking arms. And condragulations to REYN4, the Philippines own iconic queens of pop, ready to slay on the world stage. Slaysian Royale and REYN4 is a double helping of queer joy that can entertain, inspire and heal us all.”
Weekly viewing parties for Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale have popped up nationwide in bars, clubs, and queer spaces. This surge of in-person celebrations highlights how the series has transcended cultural boundaries, creating a sense of global connection through showcasing Asian drag artistry. Actor and producer Brandon Lim, who serves as the host of Akbar’s weekly watch party in Los Angeles, says, “It’s so powerful to witness how this series is bringing people together in person to celebrate Asian queerness and art.”
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale executive producers for World of Wonder. The first two episodes of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale are available now, exclusively on WOW Presents Plus worldwide, with new episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays.
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About World of Wonder
World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 33 Emmys, inspiring two Oscars, creating global network WOW Presents Plus across 190 territories, and bringing drag culture to the world stage via RuPaul’s Drag Race and DragCon. SVOD WOW Presents Plus, the exclusive home to the global Drag Race franchise and hundreds of WOW Original series, saw 35M hours of content watched in 2023 with 77% subscriber growth in the same year. WOW’s pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like Million Dollar Listing. Their film division WOW Docs produces groundbreaking documentaries including Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and year-round international live events. Co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety’s Reality TV Impact Report and Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Producers in Unscripted. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen’s Global 100 list, Banff’s Impact Award, and the OUT 100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.