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Meet the 12 Queens of “Drag Race Philippines” Season 4

August 26, 2026

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Meet the 12 Queens of “Drag Race Philippines” Season 4

“Drag Race Philippines” Premieres Sep 25, 2026 Worldwide on WOW Presents Plus

Mabuhay, Drag Race Philippines! Following the massive success of Drag Race Philippines Season 3 and the acclaimed Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, the showcase of Pinoy drag excellence returns for a fourth season - bigger, bolder, and fiercer than ever. Twelve queens are ready to prove they have the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to earn the crown and the title of the Philippines’ Next Drag Superstar.

Drag Race Philippines Season 4 premieres Friday, Sep 25, 2026, worldwide on WOW Presents Plus. Paolo Ballesteros returns as host and main judge alongside resident judge KaladKaren, with Rajo Laurel, BJ Pascual, and Jon Santos returning as rotating judges. Across ten episodes, the queens will face bigger challenges, shocking twists, and unforgettable runways in the most competitive race yet.

Meet the Queens HERE  //  Hi-Res Images HERE

The 12 queens competing for the title of the Philippines’ Next Drag Superstar are:

Andy Crocker — Caloocan

Andy Crocker is a legendary drag queen and cosplayer who has become a mainstay of drag clubs across Metro Manila. Celebrated as a pop-culture nostalgia illusionist and makeup chameleon, she is known for uncanny celebrity impersonations and mind-bending transformations. A proud daughter of the scene who found her calling during the Born This Way era, Andy serves high-concept theatricality, commanding stage presence, and performances designed to revive pop-culture memories.

Bhorj Gum — Bacolod City

Bhorj Gum is an inventive Filipino drag artist, costume designer, and illustrator from Bacolod City. She has earned acclaim in the local alternative drag scene for her self-made avant-garde garments, eccentric concepts, and masterful fusion of pop culture, sci-fi, horror, and traditional high glamour. Her genre-bending approach represents an exciting new wave of Philippine couture drag, delivered with a fiercely independent Pinoy flair.

Bombalicious Eklaver — Washington, D.C. / Baltimore / New York City

Bombalicious Eklaver is a multi-award-winning Filipino drag artist, actress, and show producer who established herself in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore scenes before expanding her footprint to New York City. Known for high-energy comedic numbers, sharp gay humor, and intricate camp aesthetics, she has built a reputation as a major force in the global Pinoy drag scene.

Dixxxy Decoy — Davao City

Dixxxy Decoy is a rising Filipino drag artist, live entertainer, and pageantry queen proudly hailing from Davao City. Dubbed the diva who “puts the D in Davao and Diva,” she has become one of the premier faces of the Mindanao regional drag scene, celebrated for high-energy choreography, sleek glamour, and a captivating stage presence.

Ghulli Ghush — Cavite

Ghulli Ghush is a Filipino drag artist, live entertainer, former production assistant, and nightlife producer based in Cavite. A cornerstone of the modern “Cubao drag revolution” as part of The Royalties, she is known for fierce camp, high-octane performance numbers, and an unapologetically chaotic comedic style. She is also a prominent member of the Haus of Crocker—and the official drag daughter of fellow Season 4 contestant Andy Crocker.

Katana — Isabela

Katana is a Filipino drag artist, dancer, and live entertainer proudly hailing from Isabela. A standout on the local nightlife circuit and resident performer at Rampa Drag Club in Quezon City, she is known for show-stopping choreography, intricate tricks, and high-energy lip-sync battles. Her intense urban-dance routines and OPM hip-hop sets have made her a viral sensation among local fans.

Manza — Davao de Oro

Manza is a death-defying Filipino drag artist, professional pole and aerial acrobat, and dancer representing Davao de Oro. Calling herself a living “DRAG tourist spot,” she is a pillar of the prestigious O Divas troupe at O Bar in Ortigas, Pasig City. Manza captured national attention as a grand finalist on Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7 in 2025 with her high-flying, pride-flag-waving aerial performances. She is also the International Aerial Cup 2019 Overall Champion.

Maureen Biology — Baguio City

Maureen Biology, affectionately dubbed “The Goddess of the Sea,” is a Filipino drag artist, live performer, and beauty brand collaborator who reigns as a pillar of the Baguio City drag community. A resident headliner at The Hive Bar, the heart of the Cordillera region’s queer nightlife, she is celebrated for high-fashion execution, immaculate makeup, and theatrical pop performances that bring “Baguio Drag Excellence” to national nightlife spaces.

Merckz — Mandaluyong

Merckz is a Filipino drag artist, professional choreographer, show director, and ballroom diva based in Mandaluyong. She has built a formidable reputation by bridging mainstream commercial dance, professional drag pageantry, and the underground ballroom scene. Deeply invested in passing down the craft, Merckz founded Ballroom 101, a dance school dedicated to teaching local drag queens and artists the technical arts of walking, posing, vogueing, and runway execution.

Misua — Cagayan de Oro

Misua was a beloved Filipino drag artist, graphic and fashion designer, and regional nightlife pioneer from Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental. Her drag name honored the traditional Asian noodle soup misua, her grandparents’ ultimate comfort food. Remembered for her “oriental fashion doll” aesthetic, high-energy camp, and self-made avant-garde garments, the cherished House of Lafeya member left an indelible mark on her community before her sudden passing earlier this year at age 27. Drag Race Philippines Season 4 is dedicated to her memory and legacy.

Taylor Sheesh — Antipolo, Rizal

Taylor Sheesh is an internationally acclaimed Filipino drag artist, viral social-media personality, and tribute performer from Antipolo, Rizal. Hailed as the country’s premier Taylor Swift impersonator, she achieved global fame in 2023 for her meticulous, high-energy live recreations of The Eras Tour, affectionately dubbed “The Errors Tour” by fans. Her cultural impact has been profiled by major international outlets including ABC’s Good Morning America, NPR, BBC, and The Guardian.

Valeria — Metro Manila

Valeria, also known as Valeria Kurihara, is a Filipina trans woman drag artist, commercial model, actress, and veteran performer based in Metro Manila. Her sexy, sultry persona—crossed with Japanese-style cuteness—has made her one of the most prominent senior O Divas standouts at O Bar in Ortigas, Pasig City. Beyond nightlife, Valeria joined the cast of Warla, the groundbreaking all-trans-woman feature directed by Kevin Alambra that debuted at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in 2025.

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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.

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. WOW’s O&O SVOD WOW Presents Plus is the exclusive home to the global Drag Race franchise and hundreds of WOW Original series. WOW’s pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like Million Dollar Listing. Its film division, WOW Docs, produces groundbreaking documentaries including Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also operates the WOWPresents YouTube channel, 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 The 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 OUT100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked No. 2 among film and television 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, and cross-platform execution for feature films, television commercials and series, digital content, and live events including concerts, musical theater productions, and on-ground activations. With more than 300 unique and global projects, Fullhouse Asia is comprised of dedicated individuals committed to producing dynamic, relevant, innovative, and award-winning shows. For more information, visit www.fullhouseasia.com.

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