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WORLD OF WONDER’S 'DRAG RACE PHILIPPINES' RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON ON HBO GO AND WOW PRESENTS PLUS
‘Drag Race Philippines: Untucked’ - the official ‘Drag Race Philippines’ companion series - will also be renewed for a second season
October XX, 2022 - Emmy-award winning production company World of Wonder announces today that their smash hit series “Drag Race Philippines'' has been renewed for a second season on WOW Presents Plus globally and HBO Go and discovery+ in Asia. This announcement comes on the heels of a successful inaugural season, which has just crowned the Philippines’ first drag superstar, Precious Paula Nicole.
In the biggest year for Drag Race on WOW Presents Plus history, with 9 new seasons having premiered in 2022 alone, “Drag Race Philippines” was a breakthrough success. The inaugural season achieved ground-breaking social engagement, became the first series in the international franchise to send a girl-group single to #1 on the music charts with the hit ‘Pop Off Ate’, and put on some of the most memorable runways in Herstory. The series has been praised for its unique twists on fan-favorite challenges and tropes, all while celebrating the distinctive Filipino drag culture and community. The series is hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Jiggly Caliente, who returns for the second season.
“The fierce queens of ‘Drag Race Philippines’ brought their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent and our viewers fell in love.” Said World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. “The reaction to the show has been momentous. Even in 2022, the Philippines and a number of territories throughout Asia still don’t recognize LGBTQ+ rights, and for our show to get such a positive reaction is incredible. The show represents drag in its purest form – it is not only art and entertainment, but it’s a movement towards better equality and inclusivity. We are thrilled to now be returning for a second season on HBO Go and WOW Presents Plus, and continuing to showcase the incredible competitors and queer culture of the Philippines.”
Also returning for a second season is “Drag Race Philippines: Untucked,” the companion series to the main show. The airing of “Drag Race Philippines: Untucked” marked the first official “Untucked” in the international franchise. In a dramatic inaugural season, “Untucked” brought viewers behind the scenes while the queens unpacked the episode's challenges and successes, and worked through their own complex interpersonal histories.
The record-breaking Emmy-award winning cultural phenomenon from World of Wonder is one of the most highly rated TV formats in the world. The series has been successfully adapted in many different territories, including Chile, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Down Under (Australia / New Zealand) and many more.
As part of the continued expansion into the APAC territory, World of Wonder co-founder and producer, Fenton Bailey, will be attending the Asia TV Forum & Market in December alongside Sally Miles, Director of International Formats.
Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as Executive Producers on the series.
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About World of Wonder
World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 30 Emmys, inspiring 2 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. 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. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen’s Global 100 list, and the OUT 100. Most recently, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.
About Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc.
Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. is a boutique production company specializing in content development, production management & cross-platform execution for feature film, television commercials and series, digital content and live events such as concerts, musical theater productions & on-ground activations. With more than 300 unique and global projects, Fullhouse Asia is comprised of dedicated individuals who are keen to producing dynamic, relevant, innovative & award winning shows. For more information, visit www.fullhouseasia.com.