Hi, Philippines!
The road to becoming the next Drag Supreme
is no laughing matter.
But we can all use a good laugh.
In this round our queens will be confronted
with a very serious, serious challenge.
I am Manila Luzon,
and I put the hoe in humor.
Welcome back to the Philippines' very first drag reality pageant
for Filipinos, by Filipinos
to the world!
Are you ready? Because I am red-dy.
Welcome to Drag Den!
When we got back to the arcade
I was holding her placard.
It hit me: shit, this is real.
Motherfucker, elimination is looming.
Let's pay our respects to our dearly beloved,
Maria Lava.
A round of applause, shit!
So it’s a new day, sisters!
It's both a condolence and a condragulation.
Condolences for Maria Lava because she's gone.
But congratulations because she's gone, fuck.
For Maria Lava, let our response be:
deserve!
Maria Lava didn't really lose because at the hotel,
she's making out, like
1, 2, 3, 4… 69…
Was elbowed during lip sync. Let our response be:
Deserve!
…with Deja and Feyvah. So it's still a win for her.
Actually, I really missed her.
I missed our fling moments.
-Looking for a date? -Oh shit!
Check the calendar, girl.
Did reality slap you?
-Yes! -And because of that,
welcome back, Maria Hiwaga.
-Bitch! -It’s just me.
Shameless plug.
So what’s up?
I know the last episode drove you crazy.
It got intense, game faces on.
So elimination is real.
We thought it was just rumors but shit.
Speaking of, wanna know your rankings?
-Shit! -This is nuts!
Oh damn, I’ve become the center of attention for winning.
Of course, congratulations,
Deja!
Werk!
I really am happy for Deja.
It was a well-deserved win.
Ranking second is
Miss Russia Fox!
On the third rank is
Mrs. Tan!
Honey! My headphones saved me, tugs tugs tugs!
So our Top four
are no other than
Margaux.
You made me hope for nothing!
Margaux… kidding! Sassa’s bitchin’.
And ranking fifth is
-Feyvah! -Yes!
Out of ten queens, I'm the fifth.
Kiss!
Maria Lava leaves and you kiss another?
Well then, cover her eyes.
Well anyway, taking the sixth spot is Moi.
Edit that, swap it to Top five.
I'm still here, I'm still…
I’m not going anywhere.
In seventh place is
Jean Vilogue!
Girl, they bet on your exit, but you're Top seven.
What can you say?
Nailed it. Even if they voted me off.
I know I can deliver so much more to the show.
You’re the best!
Sometimes I don't understand Jean’s craziness.
Our next to the last is Marlyn.
What can you say, girl?
It hit me – this is a competition, after all.
Stop shouting, Marlyn.
That's adding to her word count.
23, Episode two.
And of course, Maria Lava came after Marlyn.
And Elvira here won an immunity.
-Thank goodness. -Yeah, no elimination for you.
So what can you say as the bottom-ranking queen for this challenge?
Well, cheers to me because I won dragdagulan.
Have to step up my game.
Will slay better next time.
If I'm back in dragdagulan, y'all better brace yourselves!
At first it was just about having a good time.
I was too carefree!
And it ended up
kicking me! Landed at the bottom.
I brought something for y’all.
We’ll have an activity.
Would you look at that!
And our first gay game is
Versusan!
-Versusan! -Let’s go!
So you're going to face your fellow queen,
and engage in a battle of insults.
Let your words run wild.
Roast them so hard,
they'll quit the groupchat.
Time to throw shade, bitches!
Let's start with Elvira, Jean, and Feyvah.
Hit it up, girls! Start us off, Jean.
Elvira, the star of O Bar,
but why is it more like a circle?
Feyvah, Feyvah.
With this look I think you need to leave, ah?
Period, bitch. Done deal.
-Woah. -Jean, Elvira, wait.
Jean, blend your make-up.
Elvira, cover your face.
Bitch, I'm serving looks better than you.
Jean, borrowing Maria Lava's clothes won't help
when you turn into a stuffed leaf after closing it.
That was lit!
This is for you. Own it, crater-face.
Elvira never holds back.
Knowing her, no filter or anything.
This battle is getting a little heated.
Okay, the next to battle it out is Mrs. Tan and Margaux.
Alright, let the battle begin! Bring it on!
Bitch, your look screams like you're about to ride a flying bicycle.
Beam back to your planet.
-Oh?! -Period, bitch.
Too much bla bla.
Straighten that jaw first, sweetie.
Bitch, when you yawn,
we can't tell if you're yawning or farting.
Period, bitch.
When it comes to shit-talking, we go all the way
because Mrs. Tan and I are friends anyway.
Period, bitch.
"Period, bitch. That’s true!"
For sure, she's been hearing that her entire life.
-Shit. -I have a gift for you.
-You need this. -Oh shit!
She knows how to grind my gears.
Actually, Deja and I met in Baguio.
I saw her there.
Has a number here, has colored hair, and people ride her.
A horse.
Let's face it, they look alike.
Let’s get it on with battle of the pussies.
Because Marlyn is so behaved, if you don't--
She's like a robot that you still have to teach.
I don’t know even know why you joined here.
You bitch. Period?
Bitch!
I joined because I deserved it.
And all my things are in order.
Unlike your fillers.
She's learning to fight back.
God, you bitches are driving me crazy.
Your personalities need a makeover!
And because of that, for this round, no one won!
But it's possible someone might get sued.
-Let's wait and see. -Okay.
Girls, start preparing for your themewear
because our category is
Pinoy Camp.
I'm excited for Pinoy camp.
Many people pretend that they get what camp is.
There's a thin line between camp and ugly.
Kill your looks because we’ll have a fab guest judge.
The ultimate Booba, Rufa Mae Quinto!
Let's have a responsorial psalm first.
All hail to the queens of Pinoy drag. Let our response be:
and let the next Drag Supreme rise!
The arcade feels empty.
There was something missing when we were there.
So she's been eliminated but
her spirit is still here in Drag Den, all over the place.
Give me a little sneak peek of your Pinoy camp themewear.
Bulacan is known for its rice cakes.
I incorporated it into my themewear look.
For a very horny price.
-Are you sure? It's like… -Tell the truth!
In all fairness, you have some eye candy here.
-Alright! What's up? -Hi! Hello!
How’s the competition going for you?
So far, I'm happy with what I've been doing here.
To rank fourth, it’s not too shabby.
But we’re pissed about…
Are you competing in this episode with what you brought in
or with Maria Lava's themewear?
And I oof and I oof and I ooh.
That's what I want to know because she begged for you
-to wear it. -No. I borrowed it from her.
But you told Moi.
I asked her, why wear Maria Lava's?
She said, Maria Lava begged her.
We told Maria Lava what we heard.
For the sake of it airing on TV.
To showcase the designers, or else it’ll be a waste.
As Maria Lava’s friends, we had to tell her, of course.
Because that's defamation.
Well, the opportunity came.
I saw the outfit, I borrowed.
I don't understand why
she had to put on that act and lie.
Girl, you were trying to burn me down, girl
in the hotel room. You were like… bitch!
She was so mad about it.
She even went to our room and said it.
She doesn't want you to wear
-the costume anymore. -True.
The themewear outfit that I originally prepared was huge.
But when I brought it here,
-it broke. -My god.
Here’s the thing.
My original outfit for camp
was supposed to be a barrel like this.
But when I arrived here, the barrel was destroyed.
So I was left with a Shein-like bodysuit.
I wouldn't be able to wear that!
When the other queens brought huge hibiscuses!
For context, when Moi and I were talking,
we were having a spat.
So at the spur of the moment,
just to end it, I said that
she practically begged me to borrow it.
It's like they don't want me to succeed in the challenge.
-You just said, Period, bitch! -Yes, I did!
I defended myself. That's why I ended up saying,
"She practically begged me to wear it." That's it.
She gave me the opportunity, I took it to save me, to save myself.
I don’t mind her borrowing.
I might realize that something’s not working with my look.
If I see another queen having what I need
I'll borrow it.
There's nothing wrong with borrowing things.
I’ll ask if I can borrow it.
Because queens fix each others' crowns.
Oh, sis! And while she was
worrying about her elimination, she’s thinking about Jean, too.
-Yeah. -Oh shit.
The person was kind enough
to let you borrow her outfit
that she spent on
and brought all the way from Cebu
just to lend it to a motherfucker.
You have to nip it in the bud while it's still early.
Don't ever say that she begged you.
How dare you say that?
It's insane, what day is it already?
The calendar girl says it's due date already!
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five…
Hurry up, my god!
Gosh, look at that bitch.
Ready to circumcise the people around her.
Four, three, two, one!
Oh my god! Quickly!
Run! My god, go!
Leave already! My god!
Our girls are ready to go camping!
But will the cartel find them camp-tivating?
Joining me here tonight is our resident Drag Dealer,
beauty queen and TV host, Nicole Cordoves.
Hi, Manila!
Nicole, will you go camping with the queens?
Well, I can help blow on some wood to make some fire.
We dedicate this campiness to the queen of Pinoy camp herself.
I hope she likes it!
Our guest Drag Enforcer, Booba herself, Rufa Mae Quinto!
Hi! Welcome to me.
I'm so honored to be here like an honor student.
Also, our Drag Agent on duty,
the controversial, the sensational,
the iconic lady of Manila, Pura Luka Vega.
Forgive me mother ‘cause I have sinned.
I've been a very bad girl.
A very, very bad, bad girl, Manila.
Pinoy comedy has always been rooted in campiness.
Pinoy camp is over-the-top, theatrical, witty, effeminate, and gay.
Oh wait, that's me!
More than its larger-than-life aesthetics,
camp challenges our notions of art,
beauty, and even the status quo.
No wonder the gays love camp.
We use camp to express ourselves
and find humor in the face of oppression.
Let’s give it up for the queens of Drag Den in their themewear attire.
Pinoy campeons!
For the camp category, I'm giving you hibiscus realness.
I wanted something big and unique.
Hi… biscus!
Go, go, go-mamela.
It represents love, passion, and friendship.
This represents my love and passion for the art of drag.
And camaraderie with my co-contestants.
But also, I don't give a fuck about them!
And I thank you.
As you can see, my petals are pink
and I'm wearing green for the stem.
And I'm wearing yellow hair for the pistil.
Actually, I borrowed the green shoes from Mrs. Tan.
My themewear is inspired by those old notebooks
from the 90's that had the covers with Judy Ann, Jolina Magdangal.
Those over-the-top and changing looks
because they were so colorful.
Is that what you want? Just like that!
I am the prettiest notebook among all the other notebooks.
Oh, it doesn't look like a notebook.
I have a lot of faces here, as you can see.
Why are there no pages?
Were you saying something?
So talkative.
Manila, Nicole, Ms. Rufa, Luka, they said you're all beautiful.
Use a notebook to study,
not as a tool for gossiping like these people.
And I thank you!
So I'm wearing Maria Lava's outfit for the themewear.
It's banana blossom-inspired from Cebu.
And it's green, campy, fun, and rhinestones all over.
Hi.
They say only bananas have hearts.
But who needs a heart when there's a banana blossom?
I dedicate this look to Maria Lava
'cause it's hers, and me of course.
I hope I like it.
But Cebu is the heart of the Philippine archipelago.
And I thank you. Bye!
The look is campy, but is it her camp?
Is it her camp to begin with?
That outfit came from Maria Lava, girl.
Meh!
I'm a queen on a budget.
So I was thinking, what other things things that are very Pinoy?
I know many FIlipinos have anger issues.
And I thought of Taksiapo.
Hello, hello, hello!
Release your anger on me.
Nicole,
gosh, drug dealer for sure.
Rufa Mae, go, go, go… away.
Pura Luka Vega.
-Aren’t you Miss Persona Non Grata? -Oh my god.
Manila, booger.
Now throw your plates at me, this is Taksiapo!
I still want to make a statement.
So if you look at the writings at the back,
-they are slurs… -Please!
…that are usually thrown at gays.
So the concept that I made is based on rice delicacies
since I'm from Bulacan.
I want to represent Bulacan.
Sapin-sapin, layer upon layer.
Handsome, lay on top of me.
As sweet as honey, your syrup I shall taste.
I am Feyvah Fatale from Bulacan
where you're welcome.
-For now. -I believe in the saying that
my captivating stare is as sticky as honey that draws in bears.
So I made the concept of sapin-sapin
because it's colorful.
The colors are vibrant and there's layering.
So it represents the different layers Feyvah can give to this competition.
-Is it good? Is it good? -It is.
In all fairness to her.
So for this look, I'm giving you camp, smellier edition.
It's like onion couture.
It's giving Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Audrey Hepburn.
But make it bottom, with the watergun
and all that shit, literally.
No pun intended.
If you’re going for the fifth base Then wash your ass
If you’re going for the fifth base Then clean it up
If you’re going for the fifth base It's best if it's a tight fit
If you’re going for the fifth base Then wash your ass
Hi everyone, my name is Margaux.
But today,
let me stand by the name of Lobottomy Douchella.
Wearing Loubottoms!
Make it a habit to gos-- Make it a habit to clean
to prevent any stink.
I used the usual long chin joke as my themewear.
My chin’s not even long.
At times it hurts when I look down.
But at least I help myself fold my bedsheet.
Jafara, partner of Jafar from Aladdin.
Behold, the longest chin in the land right before you.
Ba-balisong (butterfly knife). And before you mock my sharp chin,
mind you, at least I have something sharp to wield.
-Living on an edge! -Living on an edge.
Leaving you with the last reminder,
don’t look down, it’s deadly.
Camp is something so unique.
They think it's just a flower.
Hello, and mabuhay again!
By the way highway, my name is Susan Roses.
I believe in the saying that
a family that prays forever
and stays together, come on and eat.
They wondered how it will be a table.
Little did they know, I had to kneel to bring the table to life.
Oh bitch, werk!
Just a little more, Russia. We're used to kneeling.
That concept was not my sole idea.
There’s a team behind this concept.
Serve, Mama Russia! You killed it!
She's smart. Her hormones pack a punch.
So the theme of my look is a bouquet of flowers
from the Botanical Garden in Baguio City.
Fun fact: my partner for four years
was the first to give me a bouquet,
making it very special.
The flower has blossomed
now in comes Deja.
She is going to win, making her happy!
All the way from the Botanical Garden of Baguio City,
I am Deja, your boo…
quet of flowers!
And I thank you!
Manila, this is for you.
-I see. -You like that?
Oh, thank you.
Fantastic! You guys are so campy.
I love all of your creativity.
And you are making this very, very difficult for us judges up here.
Because each and everyone of you is so original,
hard to compare you to each other.
Nicole, what do you think?
You queens brought it today!
We really appreciate the ballads performed in this segment.
Deja who gave us a sexually empowered ballad.
Margaux who gave us a health campaign.
If you’re going for the fifth base Then wash your ass
And finally, Russia Fox!
I thought it would be just another drag queen
with the background that she made herself.
But you brought a dining table with you.
And showcased your expertise in kneeling.
Thanks, queens!
You're all beautiful. I got confused at a few,
though some of you really did well.
In fact I have a perfect score for a lot of you queens.
So congratulations!
Thank you so much.
Yes, first of all, I would like to congratulate
myself, again, for being here.
-Yes! -Congratulations!
No, because it's my first time.
First and last.
No, but really, everyone's so beautiful.
And only one has a notebook.
Looks like she's the only one who studied.
Still, all of you have that educated vibe.
-An honor student. -Yes, an honor student.
-Is it true? -Nope.
She's smart, look at her, she talked back.
-Gave it her all! -Yeah, not even an ounce of shame.
Damn! She's savage!
Smart and thick-faced.
-Right? -Werk!
-I mean, her wallet. -Definitely.
Because she has money to spend on many notebooks.
Anyway, green-green grass over here,
she was okay during the Cebu-yaaas.
Yeah.
But your spiel was lacking.
So do your best because for now, you're all beautiful.
We'll see who's going home later,
so we can end this already, right?
Do your best!
Alright, thank you, queens!
You really showed us that when it comes to Pinoy camp,
you are all campeons.
But it’s time to proceed to the next part of the camp-etition!
For your main drag showdown,
you will all star in a comedy musical!
Queens, you better make us laugh!
Make us go ha ha ha!
Or you will go home, home, home.
So go get ready.
Go, go, go, go on.
They didn't understand what you said. Prepare yourselves!
Hit me with that serve, sis!
Sis, wherever you are, fuck you.
I hope you can see us there from above!
Maria Lava, thank you for the wig!
-Thanks for the outfit, I love you! -Thank you for the wig!
Alright, let's settle this democratically, bitches.
So who's gonna start? Go!
We listened to the song about parlor queens.
The song challenges the idea that
parlor queens live in a particular way.
When I was younger, if you were gay,
people automatically assumed that you’re going to be a hairdresser.
And personally, society sees parlor queens as
the lowest-ranking form of gays.
Then after them are the supposedly decent ones
that still dress like men, seemingly respectable.
The hairdressers are the first image of gay in media.
We should be thanking them
because they were the first representation of us gays.
Because without them,
do you think there would be Drag Den?
Or any show, really. Or boy-love stories.
Can I--? Sorry. Can I have the part,
"While we cut hair,
we listen to your stories…"
I like that part too.
No, but if I'm going first, I already went first last time.
They were assigning me the first part.
But I mentioned I was already the first one in our initial song.
Who's going to take up the bridge part?
That part has many lines, making it crucial.
Either we discuss our preferences
or we take a vote on the right part for each of us
to avoid any disagreements.
Right now, let's decide on something we all agree on.
Don’t be selfish. Learn to compromise.
Girl, when we were choosing our parts,
it was obvious that she wanted a specific part
for her to stand out.
Some of us want the same part,
someone has to take a step back.
I see your moves, girl!
-Bridge… -Do the bridge, sis.
-I say, do the bridge. -Yeah!
Hashtag.
-It's so long! -Wigs by Margaux.
-One whole chorus is mine? -Dibs on the one under Marlyn's.
-Of course. -Sure.
Because you're Top two you're going first.
No, no, no. Don't decide for everyone. Hand it to me.
Hold up! She said that we should all learn to
-Give chance to others! -Compromise!
Deserve!
-Serves you right! -Bitch!
For our hairdresser-inspired musical,
I am super thankful because at least
we're going to have a chance to pay tribute to them.
Hey bitches, you know today's challenge, right?
-Yes, hairdressers. -Parlors.
Do you guys have parlor stories?
I studied cosmetology after I graduated high school.
I thought that I would open a parlor.
-Parlor with an F. -And my cosmetology degree…
would be a bonus.
Both a showgirl, and a hairdresser.
At least I use it on myself, on my siblings, my mom, my dad.
I utilize it. It's a big help.
Being a hashtag #hairdresser brings us so much pride
that can never be taken away.
-Slay! -Well said!
Somehow we look down on hairdressers. For instance,
when your family found out you were gay
they'd see you as a hairdresser immediately.
In our society it's degrading when they ask
and assume that you work at a salon.
Like they're belittling the salon.
They're boxing us in, and it shouldn't be that way.
I'll share my experience in making wigs in the drag industry.
There really are people,
inevitably especially in the drag community,
who would not value you for being behind the curtains.
But I have clients that I really am fond of because
they see us as their equals.
There's no client, no artist.
We're all the same in the drag community.
Very well said, Wigs By Margaux.
That’s why you should always be nice to hair stylists.
We can sabotage you anytime.
I was shocked when they entered the arcade.
Oh my god, I used to just watch her on TV.
Here we have with me, the one, the only, the iconic,
Rufa Mae Quinto!
Go, go, go!
Oh, who are these people? You are…?
We have here Deja, and Feyvah.
Wanna ask Rufa for any tips?
Do you feel that you're secured, that you're ready?
-I think I still need to-- -Dig deep, dig deep.
-Yeah, to dig deeper. -Go, go, goat.
Her quick wit delivers lightning-fast comebacks.
A little more oomph is needed to elevate it.
-You need to enjoy it. -Needs a little more push.
-Just enjoy. -The trick is to eat,
eat, so you're not hungry.
-Food is needed. -Don't feast,
just simply, eat.
Just eat.
Mar-gaux, go go!
See?
My question is how--
I said, she'd be pretty if she brushed her teeth.
-Just a spring roll stuck in my teeth. -No, nothing. Just ‘cause.
How to be naturally funny, not forced?
Just enjoy it.
But you have to have a joke.
They have to laugh with you, not at you.
So make them comfortable.
Seems like you copied my eyeshadow.
-Wow! -Oh, she's right.
And it doesn't stop there.
She can't think of anything, she's just copying me.
Go, go, go! Motherfucking Rufa.
So that's my question, when you were still starting out,
their humor was misogynist
-and… -What's that, what's misogynist?
You go, Marlyn!
I love Rufa Mae. No matter how absurd what she says,
she's still right ‘cause it's Rufa Mae.
Marlyn is also a strong performer.
Her lip sync performance was surprisingly explosive.
-Thank you so much. -It’s great, and we have no choice anyway.
I appreciate her courage. After all, she faced both of you.
Maybe she’s high on drag.
Drag Den.
Shots fired!
She never ran out of snarky comments!
So Miss Rufa, how was your
experience watching our drag queens?
They tried their best
but their best wasn't good enough.
So they have to give their all to the highest level.
This opportunity is rare and we represent the Philippines,
so they need to do their best.
In the streets of Metro Manila, at least in every corner,
comes a beauty parlor owned by queer people.
But they have been bullied for their work and their femininity.
And what do they do in return?
Why, they kill them
with kindness.
Or should I say with charity,
one blow-out at a time.
In honor of all the gay hairdressers,
please welcome to the stage the queens of Drag Den
in their comedy musical titled Parlor Gay-mes.
Are you really good girls
Or backstabbing bitches
Two-faced!
We are fabulous at cutting
Helping those who are in need
They say we’re all talk and gossip
Really?
But we work harder than a horse
Some laugh at our talents
My god
But they borrow money When the school year starts
Parlor Queens
Great friends and prophets
Parlor Queens
We’re loud but we’ll take care of you
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
We can straighten out your curly hair
The hardest hearts
We can soften
This hottie with the stubborn hair
Just needs caressing Just needs a touch
Just a touch
When he grabs me I just can’t get free
But what he actually took Were all my jewelry
Left me nothing!
Someone is here with the rocking bod
Perfect!
Every girl in town is fighting over him
He’s mine
He chose me, we went out a lot
But when he’s drunk His violent side comes out
Parlor Queens
Great friends and prophets
Parlor Queens
We’re loud but we’ll take care of you
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
We can straighten out your curly hair
The hardest hearts
We can soften
While we cut hair
We listen to stories of despair
Despair
Friends who fought
Spouses cheated on
With a lover!
When we walk the streets We always get teased
Siyokoy, they say
But when they need something They all come to us
User
They think we are easy
This fucker
But don’t hope, don’t expect
Parlor Queens
Great friends and prophets
Parlor Queens
We’re loud but we’ll take care of you
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
We can straighten out your curly hair
The hardest hearts
We can soften
And now you know
This is the life of a Parlor Queen
We make your hair pretty
Even your busted faces
Choose the color you like
It’s as bright as your beautiful life
In our parlor, you are the winner
In tears and laughter, we’ll be together
Parlor Queens
Great friends and prophets
Parlor Queens
We’re loud but we’ll take care of you
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
We can straighten out your curly hair
The hardest hearts
We can soften
Why do you hurt the feelings of others
We work with honor
Let’s all learn
To open our hearts
Help each other so no one is down
We’re friends
You can depend on
Don’t be a dick to a Parlor Queen
Parlor Queens
Great friends and prophets
Parlor Queens
We’re loud but we’ll take care of you
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
We can straighten out your curly hair
The hardest hearts
We can soften
Parlor Queens
Great friends and prophets
Parlor Queens
We’re loud but we’ll take care of you
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
Pa-pa, pa-pa, pa-pa
Parlor Queens
We can straighten out your curly hair
The hardest hearts
We can soften
Yes!
Queens, you made all gay hairdressers very proud, okay?
Yes!
Let's start with Russia.
I love how creative you are.
It's so unexpected.
This whole outfit is over-the-top
and that's exactly what we want on Drag Den.
What you did was a serve.
-It’s the essence of a parlor. -Yes.
It's obvious that you’re a hairdresser.
And that you know your topic.
Jean, I love your energy.
It is over-the-top, that's exactly what we want.
I could see your panties were coming out.
I just need it to be a little bit more polished
and then you're gonna be so good.
I get that this is a very stressful competition,
but you have to also have that confidence, still.
Elvira, nice step-up from last week.
-Thank you. -You're really good at acting
and I like that.
I don't know where the parlor is in that look.
I really don't like her comments.
Oh Elvira, where's the salon?
Oh, my concept was uhm…
high-fashion of Edward Scissorhands.
Oh wow, Edward Scissorhands.
It's okay, it's good actually.
But it's different from parlor.
If you don't know pop culture, I mean,
not my problem.
It's the thought that counts.
-The thought that counts. -Thought balloon.
And kan-thought - sex. Joke!
Mrs. Tan, your facial expressions,
I mean they were all over the place.
It made my face tired just watching you, okay.
Marlyn, your dancing is so good!
But I'm starting to lose you amongst the other queens.
Now I know that we are all female impersonators.
This is a woman's thing, but it's still kind of a man's world.
I need you to step it up. So that we look at you
because I wanna look at you.
You're like a fish, okay.
Not a blue marlin, but a red Marlyn.
Well, you need to do better.
It's embarrassing, kidding!
You're good but you're just like me.
Not really full effort.
Feyvah, Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.
Keep on bringing that energy to everything, the hair flips…
I love how you actually played with your hair!
Like it's the whole story.
When you were rolling here and then you rolled back,
I was like, werk!
That is Cubao drag.
It’s really, really amazing to watch you perform.
I love watching you perform, so keep it up.
-Okay? -Moi.
You are phenomenal.
But then I started to lose your lip sync.
She doesn't move.
Oh, she was lip syncing, yeah okay.
Deja, I'm expecting now like really high levels from you.
You're doing phenomenally. So keep it up.
But do not let yourself plateau
'cause all these queens up here
are neck and neck with you, okay?
Zsazsa Zaturnnah-- I mean, Margaux.
Yes, honey! Powerful, you are a diva.
I loved how you were able to close the show.
When you came out at the end, all eyes were on you.
-Thank you. -And that's what I have to say.
When you went out and did your whole thing,
it's as if you wrapped up the entire story.
And that's when this whole musical started making sense.
Give yourself a pat on the back, you did really well.
-Thank you so much. -Congratulations, queens!
Great job, queens.
Now to the fun part, our dragdagulan!
Bagmen!
Our first contestant is…
Margaux.
You're playing me!
Mrs. Tan! Oh that's gonna be exciting.
Fuck you, fate!
Hottie.
Marlyn!
I was intimidated. They're both really strong performers.
Oh I'm gonna see you jump off the stage, Marlyn.
Okay, remember, queens,
the dragdagulan winner will earn immunity from the elimination tonight.
Meaning she can use it to save herself,
or someone else in case she gives that immunity away.
Queens, it's time to show us that you are one in a melanin
to the song Morena by Roxanne Barcelo!
Let dragdagulan begin!
You will love me too
A morena would make you go whoa
So pissed at myself
For loving you so deeply
-Waiting for you to look at me -Get it, bitch!
My feelings are true
You’re obsessed with white gals
-Crazy about their pearl-white skin -Go, Margaux!
-Blinded by their style -Go, sis!
-Drooling on their looks -She got something hidden!
I melt at your stare
My happiness overflows
Motherfucker, werk!
My only dream is to be with you every day
Can’t you notice me too?
Let's give a round of applause!
-Can’t you open your heart to me -Mother!
You’ll be ecstatic
For a morena would make you go whoa
Can’t you notice me too
Give it your all!
Can’t you open your heart to me
You’ll be ecstatic
For a morena would make you go whoa
You will love me too
-You will love me too -Let's go, Marlyn!
For a morena would make you go whoa
Thank you so much. We're gonna deliberate,
so please go back to the arcade.
Enjoy yourselves. Take a little rest
and we will call you back later.
Thank you.
We have ice!
There's ice!
And of course, I brought drinks and appetizers!
Well let's talk about our themewear.
Do we have any standouts for you in themewear?
Russia Fox for me, hands down.
She pulls out a trick and surprises us every time.
It kind of felt a little homemade, she was struggling a little bit.
But the second she revealed the table,
and then got down on all fours and then
crawled up the ramp, I was gagging the whole time.
For me, everybody is standing.
And then everybody and everything is standing.
Unless they’re sitting.
I would like to commend Moi also in the first round, the Taksiapo.
It's part of Filipino culture that isn't always
recognized but she thought of it.
Each outfit and performance is carefully thought out.
Jean Vilogue in her themewear?
I think she's drunk.
A shot of Gin Bilog, honey.
The clothes were really vague.
It was supposed to represent
the food of Cebu.
But when she delivered it, she was meh.
I like the front of the outfit, but when she turned around
it looked like the back wasn't finished.
Mrs. Tan and her sword-chin.
Wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing but I don't mind,
Out-of-the-box, yes.
Camp? Sure.
I'll give her props for that.
There were lots of outfits there, but it was interesting.
Well, I love Deja because it was cute.
It could have been a little bit more,
but it was a fully-realized concept.
What about Elvira? She was also the hibiscus flower.
I actually loved the concept and the execution.
I think that one was probably my favorite.
Her spiel, not so much.
But the look was definitely one of my favorites.
Could you focus on Elvira?
She has something important to say.
And she needs to rant about someone now.
Episode one, Episode two,
still the same bitch!
We aren't the ones with the problem.
I love Feyvah, when she came out with her sapin-sapin.
We all like dessert, I'm hungry.
Styrofoam tastes really good.
Feyvah, your cartwheels,
were they part of the choreography or were they last-minute?
-Last-minute. -There's nothing wrong with last-minute.
Okay, why did you do a last-minute change again?
There we go again with the last-minute changes.
There were a lot of us on stage. All of us were there.
I did that stunt to get noticed.
Elvira, do you think she disrupted the performance or not?
Whatever you want to do, at least
let your partner know what you're going to do.
-Marlyn, were you given a heads-up? -That's right!
What do you really want to do, steal the scene?
I'll apologize to Marlyn, but
we co-ordinated on the other parts.
"Sis, during this part, let's look at each other," right?
Sorry, girls.
If you did that to me, bitch, I'm going to yank you to the side.
"What the hell are you doing?!"
She can look like an onion or a clove of garlic.
-Or a garbage bag. -Or a garbage bag.
I thought she was gonna do a reveal.
I'm worried about Marlyn though.
I'm rooting for her as the underdog,
but she's starting to fade into the background and that's not good
-this early on in the competition. -Right.
-Girls, stop. She's crying-- -I knew you were crying.
While it was noisy in the arcade, I started to dissociate
and zone out.
Just speak your mind.
Say what you want to say,
and what you feel right now.
Whoever you're representing,
they believe in you and they're very proud of you.
Do it for them.
If ever I get eliminated today,
I keep thinking about the people who helped me.
Especially my parents.
My sister.
I keep having to remind myself to keep my eye on her.
Because she keeps fading into the background.
Because this is a comedy, she wasn't as funny.
Other queens were giving us slapstick,
they were rolling on the floor,
and she wasn't quite giving it all the way.
Keep calm, carry on like that.
Those are her feelings while performing.
You have to dance like, you know, right?
She's just like this.
So it's like everything is like this, right?
I'm that person who’s insecure of her body.
During dragdagulan,
I don't know if these are tears of joy, but it's my first time
to try the sexy concept and I don't know…
Embrace your femininity, for Marlyn.
'Cause when she did the sexy move,
-Yes, that was good. -I wish that she sustained it.
She's very talented. The makeup is beautiful,
-her drag is beautiful. -It's the power.
she just needs to harness the power more.
Marlyn, the fact that you're even here
is a big statement to everyone.
Three claps for Marlyn. One, two, three, go!
One, two, three!
The other queen that started to lose me was Jean Vilogue.
Jean, you motherfucker, you're a pain in the ass. This fucking brat.
What the fuck!
Fucking fucker.
Jean defend yourself, honey!
Are you serious?
It's a musical challenge, and you brought a chair?
How am I going to dance with this chair here?
You dumbass, why would you stay close when we should be a long way apart?
During rehearsal I told you.
Who knows why you were so close to me? Am I shit?
Yes.
You probably weren't listening during rehearsal.
I have a feeling that she purposely chose me.
She knew she wouldn't be able to dance in her costume.
If you fucking followed me,
the two of us would have danced at the bottom.
And if I make a mistake with the choreo at the bottom,
I'm the foolish one who the judges would be looking at.
And that's true. It happened. Roll the tapes, bitches.
If you're given something to do, then do it!
-That's true! -Don't be stupid, bitch.
I feel like it's their predatory nature to target a weakling like me.
It's your fault that your costume is so big
like a big hairdresser,
Me, in just a bodysuit.
It may be a drag queen's uniform, but I was able to dance with it.
Bitch, please. That's an alien's costume.
We're hairdressers, bitch. Not aliens.
The outfit, it was a bit generic.
See, it wasn't just the outfit for me.
There's a need for a little bit of polish.
Definitely, she's also fading into the background.
-But she's a young queen. -Yes, yes.
So she has a lot of time to improve that.
But we need to have that here and now.
Alright, let's talk about this dragdagulan.
That was exciting!
Okay, so who was the standout?
I feel like it's me because I fucking need it.
Definitely Mrs. Tan for me. I don't where she was
pulling out all the other props, it just kept coming.
Well, I agree that Mrs. Tan did show a lot of tricks.
But it started only, I think, when Margaux went upfront.
And then the girls were like "I have to also show my schtick".
-They were one up-ing each other. -Yes.
Seriously, Marlyn.
-Yes! -She fully stepped up this time.
But Marlyn has a fighting chance when she brought out a basin.
-Yes. -And washed their dresses!
-She did laundry! -Right there!
Yeah, I thought she performed very sexy.
-I loved when she ripped off the wig. -Yeah.
So Mrs. Tan, since they picked you as the winner of the dragdagulan,
are you willing to give it up?
-No. -It's mine.
Ah! I really want that immunity!
I'm shaking with fear.
Fuck, I'm already scared of the others.
It's super scary.
But personally, do you think she'll need it?
-Nope. -I don't think so.
If I were to be in her position,
I also wouldn't give up my immunity.
You don't really know what to expect.
Anything can happen in Drag Den now!
The deliberation is over.
I wanna thank you, Pura Luka Vega, for being our Drag Agent on duty.
-Yes. -Yeah.
Happy to serve.
-Rufa Mae. -Yes.
Thank you so much for being here and you're hilarious.
You're so gorgeous, pretty.
I'm so proud and honored like an honor student to meet you.
-Thank you! -Thank you so much!
I’m stressed. I need a haircut,
I need a manicure, a pedicure, a keratin treatment!
Call my gay hairdressers!
Before I go, go, go, I have to say
you have to stand up
so you stand out, understand?
Thanks so much to us. I'll miss you,
and I love you, yes. And you too, yes.
Let's pray okay, pray for him.
-I'll pray for you too. -Yes.
Just pray, pray, pray!
The winner of dragdagulan will win immunity for tonight's round.
Unless she doesn't think she needs it.
And thinks that maybe she would like to give it
to one of her drag queen sisters.
The winner of the dragdagulan is…
Mrs. Tan!
Well, congratulations.
Now the question is, will you keep the immuni--
-I will keep the immunity. -Okay! Don't even stop!
They're programming me to give my immunity away.
She probably didn't need it, but
you deserve it. Deserved!
You motherfuckers!
Go ahead girl, you can go.
You can leave, go hang out backstage.
Immunity is only mine for today.
May the following four queens please step forward.
Jean Vilogue.
Margaux.
Feyvah Fatale.
Marlyn.
I will now announce the highest-ranking queen for this round.
And she will win ₱20,000.
Feyvah Fatale, congrouchulations!
I can pay my debts.
Thank you, thank you so much.
Now go find out where Mrs. Tan went off to the back.
The rest of you are safe.
You three ranked the lowest in this round,
but that does not mean
that you are not all fabulous queens,
fierce queens, ferocious queens.
This is never the end,
this is just the beginning.
I'm sorry to announce…
The person that's going home tonight is…
Marlyn.
This is so shitty. Fuck you all.
Thank you, ladies.
Marlyn.
Marlyn, I'm so proud of you.
God is indeed a woman.
And she is a drag queen.
Marlyn, you made history
because you are the first AFAB queen to be on Drag Den.
The first AFAB queen to make a name for herself in the Philippines.
You should be very proud to yourself.
I am so proud of you.
Go Marlyn.
You are indeed AFAB.
AFAB-ulous, fabulous queen.
You may have walked away,
but I'll lig-walk with you.
I'm okay, I already cried. I'm fine being eliminated.
Let's go!
I am so proud of you, Marlyn.
You know this is bigger than you,
it's bigger than me, it's bigger than Drag Den.
You and your drag artistry are superb.
I can't wait for you to inspire so many
drag queens out there with your beauty,
with your poise, with your sexiness,
with your make-up skills.
You're always part of this family.
-I love you, okay? -Love you too.
Keep on, baby!
Being eliminated is fine.
But when Manila said that I was able to represent the AFAB
drag artists, with me being the first
AFAB drag artist who made a name for myself.
Oh my god! I didn’t know it’s this big!
I struggle with recognizing my worth.
And to make it this far, wow…
I'm very thankful that I'm part of the cast.
-I am too. -I'm so happy and proud that…
-You can go, baby. -…I was a part of Drag Den.
I was able to just showcase myself.
Comedy is definitely written in Filipino.
It has instantly become one of our favorite forms of entertainment.
The happy thing is, we as Filipino queers
became the trailblazers of Filipino comedy.
But the irony is, that makes us angry,
queer people, particularly Filipino Parlor Queens,
became the subjects of men for their 150 fucking jokes.
By 150 fucking jokes, we mean the butt of their jokes.
And the fucking in the butt for three dollars.
#PinoyComedy
Salamat, pose!
Do you think you deserve the spot higher than Margaux’s?
For sure, I fought my way up.
Excuse me, you think I didn’t fight?
They could cry all they want.
I’m still here, stayin' and slayin'.
Our Drag Enforcer is an international icon.
Hiiieee! It’s Alaska Thunderfuck!
Jean, this is trash!
Welcome to Bagua House!
Careful, it’s couture.
-My god, a thicc skeleton! -Spot on.
To the song of Vice Ganda, Rampa!
Let dragdagulan begin!
I would like to ask you if you would like to give your immunity,
and let them know who is going home.
I'm choosing…