Restart your engines: 'Drag Race Philippines' is getting a second season
Thank you, Mama Pao.
The Philippine drag scene has never been more alive, and we're set to see more queens grace the screen with the announcement of Drag Race Philippines season two.
The news was shared by the producers of the worldwide Drag Race franchise, World of Wonder through social media.
Drag Race PH's accompanying series, Untucked, also joins in the long list of renewed shows such as Drag Race Sverige, Drag Race France, and Drag Race España.
#DragRace franchise is having a moment today! 🤩
Today at #MIPCOM, we're thrilled to officially announce:
🇵🇭 #DragRacePH & Untucked S2
🇸🇪 #DragRaceSverige Untucked
🇫🇷 #DragRaceFrance S2
🇪🇸 #DragRaceEs All Stars
All series premiere on @wowpresentsplus, full availability TBA 👑 pic.twitter.com/TwECUaAMLs— World of Wonder (@WorldOfWonder) October 18, 2022
The news comes on the heels of Precious Paula Nicole being crowned as the country's first-ever drag superstar. The drag queen bested 11 other queens throughout 10 episodes of drag performances, challenges, and a whole lot of sass.
Meanwhile, Drag Race Philippines Season 1 premiered on Aug. 17 on HBO Go and WOW Presents Plus. A local adaptation of RuPaul's Drag Race, the show was hosted by actor and TV host Paolo Ballesteros. Its judging panel included Jiggy Caliente, Kaladkaren, BJ Pascual, Rajo Laurel, and Jon Santos.
The series' grand coronation ceremony was held at the Okada Manila hotel in Pasay City on Oct. 12.
