1 00:00:18,352 --> 00:00:22,273 Crazier! Extra drama! Extra fab! 2 00:00:22,356 --> 00:00:24,817 There are plenty of problematic drag queens now... 3 00:00:24,900 --> 00:00:26,110 Sis! 4 00:00:29,405 --> 00:00:30,740 Psychotic. 5 00:00:30,823 --> 00:00:32,073 You've gone too far. 6 00:00:32,158 --> 00:00:33,284 I've been observing all of you... 7 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:34,660 I'm so mad at you. 8 00:00:35,077 --> 00:00:36,245 Am I important to her? 9 00:00:36,328 --> 00:00:37,413 She will drive you crazy. 10 00:00:37,496 --> 00:00:40,124 -Are you acting? -Yes. 11 00:00:40,207 --> 00:00:41,459 It's like... 12 00:00:41,959 --> 00:00:43,961 Motherfucker, is that a camera? 13 00:00:44,044 --> 00:00:47,298 The queen with the lowest-ranking score 14 00:00:47,381 --> 00:00:49,008 will be eliminated. 15 00:00:49,341 --> 00:00:52,011 Fuck, during the first two episodes, we had no idea. 16 00:00:52,094 --> 00:00:54,513 -I get where you're coming from-- -Hold on, mama, mama. 17 00:00:54,597 --> 00:00:56,766 I was instructing up there on stage. 18 00:00:57,558 --> 00:00:59,101 Scared the shit out of us. 19 00:01:01,896 --> 00:01:03,063 Fuck you! 20 00:01:03,147 --> 00:01:05,941 Let dragdagulan begin! 21 00:02:14,760 --> 00:02:18,222 It's the new season, girls! So here's the follow up 22 00:02:18,305 --> 00:02:21,475 before the shocking events. 23 00:02:24,603 --> 00:02:27,189 It's a new season. We have a brand new den, 24 00:02:27,273 --> 00:02:30,109 which means that we have new rules, new twists, 25 00:02:30,192 --> 00:02:34,280 a whole bunch of extraness that we weren't able to do. 26 00:02:34,363 --> 00:02:36,531 And we're doing things bigger and better. 27 00:02:37,116 --> 00:02:39,285 Run, bitches! 28 00:02:42,413 --> 00:02:45,916 Following Season One, where we ended the season with 29 00:02:46,292 --> 00:02:48,878 a cliffhanger of Manila Luzon 30 00:02:48,961 --> 00:02:50,546 when the Drag Den got raided. 31 00:02:50,629 --> 00:02:54,049 So for Season two, the story goes that they've found a new Drag Den, 32 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:58,762 but the narrative is-- it's 2052 in Tondo, Manila. 33 00:02:58,846 --> 00:03:02,099 Manila Luzon and the Drag Cartel basically found a new den. 34 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:06,145 My design peg was psychedelic, so more of cool tones 35 00:03:06,228 --> 00:03:08,397 and then psychedelic prints. 36 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:13,736 There's this idea that in 2052 nature has eaten up the city. 37 00:03:13,819 --> 00:03:17,156 So the mood is very trippy or psychedelic. 38 00:03:17,239 --> 00:03:20,743 The den is fun especially if you like to play video games 39 00:03:20,826 --> 00:03:23,120 because we have an arcade now. 40 00:03:23,203 --> 00:03:26,957 So all the queens get to play a little Street Fighter, 41 00:03:27,041 --> 00:03:30,419 a little Mortal Kombat in between make-up challenges. 42 00:03:30,502 --> 00:03:33,797 It's not every day you get the chance to create a world 43 00:03:33,881 --> 00:03:35,299 out of your fantasy. 44 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:36,591 Drag Den is a universe. 45 00:03:36,675 --> 00:03:38,385 We framed it from the fantasies 46 00:03:38,469 --> 00:03:41,639 of queer people, of drag queens living in the Philippines. 47 00:03:41,722 --> 00:03:45,768 Like shit, they created a world for us, they didn't just set up a stage, 48 00:03:45,851 --> 00:03:48,478 put us on a spotlight and made us fight for our life. 49 00:03:48,562 --> 00:03:49,563 That's not how it is. 50 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:51,398 I think the diversity of our queens 51 00:03:51,482 --> 00:03:53,609 are really gonna set this season apart from the last. 52 00:03:53,942 --> 00:03:56,278 We have queens from all over. 53 00:03:56,362 --> 00:03:57,988 We have queens from the islands, 54 00:03:58,072 --> 00:04:01,909 we have queens from the province, we have trans queens, baby queens. 55 00:04:01,992 --> 00:04:03,535 We have an AFAB queen. 56 00:04:03,619 --> 00:04:05,245 Marlyn is my drag name. 57 00:04:05,329 --> 00:04:07,790 I wanted to join Drag Den because we deserve it. 58 00:04:07,873 --> 00:04:11,293 I'm here to represent my fellow AFAB drag artists. 59 00:04:12,378 --> 00:04:15,089 Slay! Casting alone is serving! 60 00:04:20,344 --> 00:04:21,512 We made sure that 61 00:04:21,595 --> 00:04:24,807 the show would be more accessible to all drag queens out there. 62 00:04:24,890 --> 00:04:27,476 We were able to visit Visayas and Mindanao. 63 00:04:27,559 --> 00:04:31,146 Diversity is not at the forefront of our thoughts when we think of casting. 64 00:04:31,772 --> 00:04:32,773 More than anything, 65 00:04:32,856 --> 00:04:35,484 the most important factor Drag Den is addressing 66 00:04:35,567 --> 00:04:37,778 in terms of casting is accessibility. 67 00:04:37,861 --> 00:04:41,365 If they can't come to us we should come to them. 68 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:44,409 That's where they live, where they do their shows, 69 00:04:44,493 --> 00:04:47,788 and they've never been to Manila to make a living. 70 00:04:48,122 --> 00:04:51,250 Because our aim is that after their experience here at Drag Den, 71 00:04:51,332 --> 00:04:54,294 we may hope that the opportunity Drag Den has provided for them, 72 00:04:54,378 --> 00:04:57,172 in the same way that the platform, would be enough for them to jump start 73 00:04:57,256 --> 00:04:58,882 their drag scenes in their provinces. 74 00:04:58,966 --> 00:05:02,302 The response from the drag community here in the Philippines was so great. 75 00:05:02,386 --> 00:05:05,431 So when we were auditioning for a new cast of queens, 76 00:05:05,514 --> 00:05:08,642 we had so many more people audition for our show. 77 00:05:08,726 --> 00:05:13,147 So we upped the number, from eight in Season One to ten now. 78 00:05:13,230 --> 00:05:15,691 We're just going to keep adding, and adding and adding more queens. 79 00:05:19,194 --> 00:05:22,156 We have queens that are campy, they are talented, 80 00:05:22,239 --> 00:05:24,575 they are beautiful, and they have it all. 81 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:26,660 And they're at equal levels on different stages. 82 00:05:27,119 --> 00:05:29,079 It's about the uniqueness that they bring. 83 00:05:29,538 --> 00:05:31,081 They don't need to be perfect, 84 00:05:31,165 --> 00:05:34,460 they don't need to be this or that. They just have to be here. 85 00:05:36,754 --> 00:05:37,880 But wait! 86 00:05:37,963 --> 00:05:41,341 Did you miss the wild dragdagulan with the wrecking ball? 87 00:05:46,805 --> 00:05:49,308 Dragdagulan stayed on for Season Two. 88 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:52,436 But this time we left the wrecking ball behind in Season One. 89 00:05:52,519 --> 00:05:54,313 Well, people have given their opinions 90 00:05:54,396 --> 00:05:57,441 about what really happened with Season One's dragdagulan. 91 00:05:57,941 --> 00:06:00,569 But we listened to your suggestions. 92 00:06:00,652 --> 00:06:02,112 For Season Two 93 00:06:02,196 --> 00:06:04,823 we want to make it as interactive as possible. 94 00:06:04,907 --> 00:06:06,992 This time, yes, we have the budget. 95 00:06:07,076 --> 00:06:08,577 We've got licenses for the songs. 96 00:06:09,119 --> 00:06:10,662 Oh, oh, oh 97 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:14,291 Flaunt it! 98 00:06:16,085 --> 00:06:18,295 Shake it, shake it, let's go 99 00:06:18,378 --> 00:06:21,715 You will love me eventually 100 00:06:21,799 --> 00:06:26,345 ♪ There are things that are unnecessary ♪ 101 00:06:27,346 --> 00:06:29,014 I'm really happy because 102 00:06:29,098 --> 00:06:32,558 one of the things that drag queens do in the clubs, 103 00:06:32,643 --> 00:06:36,730 in the bars, and in the streets is we lip sync and we perform that way. 104 00:06:36,814 --> 00:06:39,900 So it's really exciting that we are giving the opportunity 105 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:43,904 to have some amazing Filipino songs that 106 00:06:43,987 --> 00:06:45,572 the queens can lip sync and perform to. 107 00:06:45,656 --> 00:06:48,575 I enjoyed watching the ladies really 108 00:06:48,659 --> 00:06:51,954 do actual choreography for the dragdagulan. 109 00:06:52,037 --> 00:06:54,123 They actually get to show us some dancing 110 00:06:54,206 --> 00:06:55,832 and a lot more theatrics. 111 00:06:55,916 --> 00:06:58,418 No matter how many times you try, try, try 112 00:06:58,502 --> 00:07:01,046 It's crazy, it's crazy 113 00:07:01,130 --> 00:07:03,715 Even if you force To love more than one 114 00:07:03,799 --> 00:07:06,635 It's crazy, it's crazy 115 00:07:06,718 --> 00:07:08,387 Crazy 116 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:11,515 We've seen that, with it being a three-way battle already, 117 00:07:11,598 --> 00:07:14,059 it is better that we retain the chaotic energy 118 00:07:14,143 --> 00:07:15,644 because dragdagulan is all about that. 119 00:07:15,727 --> 00:07:18,147 What dragdagulan is trying to replicate 120 00:07:18,230 --> 00:07:20,524 is not the barangayan showdown itself. 121 00:07:20,941 --> 00:07:24,778 It's the chaotic energy that we get from our own culture. 122 00:07:24,862 --> 00:07:27,739 Because, yeah, as we have said in Season One, 123 00:07:27,823 --> 00:07:31,118 barangayan showdown is very Pinoy and it's drag. 124 00:07:31,201 --> 00:07:33,912 All forms of drag are valid, and here at Drag Den, 125 00:07:33,996 --> 00:07:37,666 we love to collect them and nurture them 126 00:07:37,749 --> 00:07:39,585 and see how they deal with each other. 127 00:07:40,169 --> 00:07:43,046 But here’s the real deal! 128 00:07:43,672 --> 00:07:45,716 Some of you should be scared. 129 00:07:45,799 --> 00:07:48,635 New den, new rules. 130 00:07:49,136 --> 00:07:52,139 When it comes to new rules, we finally had an elimination. 131 00:07:52,556 --> 00:07:56,643 I'm sorry, but you're now eliminated, Maria Lava. 132 00:07:56,727 --> 00:07:57,853 Marlyn. 133 00:07:58,687 --> 00:08:00,272 Elvira. Jean Vilogue. 134 00:08:01,315 --> 00:08:02,524 Margaux. 135 00:08:04,234 --> 00:08:05,944 You may have been eliminated, 136 00:08:06,028 --> 00:08:08,655 I'll lig-walk with you. 137 00:08:17,956 --> 00:08:19,332 -Keep on, baby. -Yas! 138 00:08:21,960 --> 00:08:24,129 I'm so excited for the whole world 139 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:26,590 to watch more of you, baby. 140 00:08:26,673 --> 00:08:29,301 -And you'll always be my little girl. -Thank you, Mama. 141 00:08:30,385 --> 00:08:31,553 Thank you very much. 142 00:08:31,637 --> 00:08:32,929 Thank you very much... 143 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:34,181 ...pose! 144 00:08:34,264 --> 00:08:37,267 You did amazingly every single episode. 145 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:41,104 I'm so sorry that we weren't able to have you at the finale. 146 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:44,775 You're always part of this family. I love you. 147 00:08:44,858 --> 00:08:48,403 The idea behind it is that, as you can see in terms of approach, 148 00:08:48,487 --> 00:08:50,948 we approached Drag Den Season Two differently 149 00:08:51,031 --> 00:08:53,450 in terms of treatment and storytelling. 150 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:56,453 Season One felt like the origin story of the Drag Cartel 151 00:08:57,454 --> 00:09:00,082 but other than that, the elimination format 152 00:09:00,165 --> 00:09:01,959 is also because we listen to feedback 153 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:04,711 from our audience, and we value the feedback 154 00:09:04,795 --> 00:09:08,340 that we got from Season One. This show is for them, anyway. 155 00:09:08,423 --> 00:09:11,885 Much as we make Drag Den for the drag queens and community, 156 00:09:11,969 --> 00:09:13,762 we also make it for the audience because 157 00:09:13,845 --> 00:09:17,057 drag needs audience to thrive. 158 00:09:17,140 --> 00:09:21,270 With elimination, it's this reality that wakes them up. 159 00:09:21,645 --> 00:09:23,313 It's that extra kicker that 160 00:09:23,397 --> 00:09:26,692 I have to give my best every single time. 161 00:09:26,775 --> 00:09:29,486 If I'm scared, I'm gonna be scared all the way. 162 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:33,115 If I enjoy, at least I'm having fun even if I fuck up. 163 00:09:33,198 --> 00:09:36,994 So every one of us-- All of us are... 164 00:09:37,077 --> 00:09:40,122 Once you kinda slip back a little bit, 165 00:09:40,205 --> 00:09:42,124 you can't afford a day like that. 166 00:09:42,207 --> 00:09:44,167 I am aware of my shortcomings earlier. 167 00:09:44,543 --> 00:09:47,170 I don't wanna leave yet. I don't want to. 168 00:09:50,882 --> 00:09:52,592 Oh fucking hard. 169 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:55,262 Jeez, go ahead. You motherfuckers. 170 00:09:55,345 --> 00:09:56,805 Fuck, right? 171 00:09:57,889 --> 00:09:59,141 I don't want to cry. 172 00:09:59,808 --> 00:10:01,977 Well, the bitch is gone now. 173 00:10:03,103 --> 00:10:05,647 In bringing out these queens 174 00:10:05,731 --> 00:10:08,734 from the underground world and into the world, 175 00:10:08,817 --> 00:10:12,154 I hope this show illuminates our audience 176 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:15,115 with the different stories that the queens have. 177 00:10:15,198 --> 00:10:17,367 Because I feel like the community 178 00:10:17,451 --> 00:10:20,329 has been segregated for so long that 179 00:10:20,412 --> 00:10:23,915 most of the time, people feel just so alone. 180 00:10:24,333 --> 00:10:27,127 And through this show, I hope they get to identify 181 00:10:27,210 --> 00:10:28,295 the things they go through, 182 00:10:28,378 --> 00:10:31,423 what the queens have also gone through in their lives. 183 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:33,467 Let’s take a break from all the drama. 184 00:10:33,550 --> 00:10:36,136 Time to dish the dirt on our fierce guest judges! 185 00:10:37,220 --> 00:10:38,972 Hi! 186 00:10:39,056 --> 00:10:42,517 It's nice. Felt as if I had come back to my old home. 187 00:10:42,601 --> 00:10:44,478 Hi! 188 00:10:44,561 --> 00:10:48,273 It blew my mind. It’s fascinating how you're taken to a fantasy world. 189 00:10:48,357 --> 00:10:51,443 Hi! Congratulations on your first round. 190 00:10:51,526 --> 00:10:53,403 Hi! 191 00:10:53,487 --> 00:10:55,655 Power, Drag Den! 192 00:10:55,739 --> 00:10:58,492 The wonderful thing about Drag Den Philippines is 193 00:10:58,575 --> 00:11:01,495 we put so much thought into our judges. 194 00:11:01,578 --> 00:11:04,539 Actually, when I was told that I would judge, 195 00:11:04,623 --> 00:11:06,166 of course, I got pretty excited. 196 00:11:06,249 --> 00:11:09,711 I never considered saying no 197 00:11:09,795 --> 00:11:14,591 because I really love this community, and I really, really love drag. 198 00:11:14,883 --> 00:11:17,302 I really love the gays, I swear. 199 00:11:18,261 --> 00:11:21,598 Oh my god! 200 00:11:21,681 --> 00:11:24,434 So this, it's mixed with art, 201 00:11:25,268 --> 00:11:29,481 and I'm really an artsy person, I'm really stylish, 202 00:11:29,564 --> 00:11:33,151 I love camp, I love everything that's extra, 203 00:11:33,235 --> 00:11:35,112 and I also love the humor. 204 00:11:35,195 --> 00:11:37,572 That’s probably why I love drag, a perfect mix of everything. 205 00:11:37,656 --> 00:11:40,992 I was really honored because I've been admiring 206 00:11:41,076 --> 00:11:43,537 the drag scene for a while now, 207 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:46,248 even before its popularity here in the Philippines. 208 00:11:46,331 --> 00:11:48,542 I also use it as an inspiration 209 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:51,628 for my cosplay in applying the techniques 210 00:11:51,711 --> 00:11:55,674 to the style of my wig, my makeup, execution, and even performance. 211 00:11:55,757 --> 00:11:57,926 This is what I love about the drag scene. 212 00:11:58,009 --> 00:11:59,719 They can be whoever they want. 213 00:12:00,387 --> 00:12:01,555 It's bringing fantasy to reality, 214 00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:04,224 which is like what cosplay does as well. So, yeah. 215 00:12:04,307 --> 00:12:08,186 I am thrilled, excited, and envious 216 00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:11,189 because they seem to really enjoy what they're doing, 217 00:12:11,273 --> 00:12:12,566 and they look very beautiful. 218 00:12:12,649 --> 00:12:14,526 I have so much respect. 219 00:12:14,609 --> 00:12:17,237 It makes me want to join next time. 220 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:21,241 Can I join, join, join? 221 00:12:21,324 --> 00:12:25,412 There's this really high sense of credibility in every episode. 222 00:12:25,871 --> 00:12:27,873 It was fun. It was hard. 223 00:12:27,956 --> 00:12:30,292 It's always hard to choose the best 224 00:12:30,375 --> 00:12:33,378 because when you're choosing the best it means some are left behind. 225 00:12:33,462 --> 00:12:35,255 And that's always painful. 226 00:12:35,338 --> 00:12:38,383 I know how it feels so that part was no fun at all. 227 00:12:38,925 --> 00:12:42,345 But we have to go through those kinds of things 228 00:12:42,429 --> 00:12:44,389 to grow and develop as individuals, 229 00:12:44,473 --> 00:12:47,100 and to gain deeper self-understanding and become better. 230 00:12:47,184 --> 00:12:51,188 It was so diverse, it also challenged my versatility as a host. 231 00:12:51,271 --> 00:12:54,274 Oh, what happened in the previous episode? 232 00:12:54,357 --> 00:12:55,442 I was absent. 233 00:12:56,026 --> 00:12:59,196 Her speech also, I can see her second-guessing 234 00:12:59,654 --> 00:13:02,449 everything she's doing and everything she's saying. 235 00:13:02,532 --> 00:13:04,493 Seriously, Marlyn. 236 00:13:04,576 --> 00:13:08,121 -Yes. -She obviously stepped up this time. 237 00:13:08,455 --> 00:13:12,334 That you know, sends a message of I am really here to win this. 238 00:13:12,751 --> 00:13:14,544 We want to see you guys shine too, 239 00:13:14,628 --> 00:13:15,837 even when you are in a group. 240 00:13:15,921 --> 00:13:18,340 You will showcase whatever your strength is. 241 00:13:18,423 --> 00:13:22,052 I am so honored that they came here and helped 242 00:13:22,427 --> 00:13:25,472 pick our next Drag Supreme. 243 00:13:25,555 --> 00:13:29,434 When we allow allies to come into our space, 244 00:13:29,518 --> 00:13:31,520 we make sure that they're part of it. 245 00:13:31,603 --> 00:13:33,563 Not like you're just invited 246 00:13:33,647 --> 00:13:36,691 but you have no idea about the world they're entering. 247 00:13:36,775 --> 00:13:39,819 We make sure they do and they have connection with drag, 248 00:13:39,903 --> 00:13:42,447 that what they do or what they're good at 249 00:13:42,531 --> 00:13:44,658 intersects with drag as an art. 250 00:13:44,741 --> 00:13:47,661 Let your heart speak, because if your heart speaks 251 00:13:47,744 --> 00:13:50,830 it's easier for the truth and your truth to come out. 252 00:13:50,914 --> 00:13:54,167 It's heartwarming how supportive 253 00:13:54,584 --> 00:13:56,670 -our female friends are, right? -Yes, girls. 254 00:13:57,045 --> 00:13:59,214 Because their support is strong. 255 00:13:59,297 --> 00:14:01,299 Not just a mere support, hard support! 256 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:04,761 With them it really keeps drag alive. 257 00:14:05,095 --> 00:14:07,973 You were very committed in the scare house. 258 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:10,517 You knocked that rocking chair right over. 259 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,394 I thought it was part of the act. 260 00:14:12,477 --> 00:14:15,272 We have invited, from another universe, 261 00:14:15,730 --> 00:14:18,483 from another universe of drag. We have Alaska. 262 00:14:18,567 --> 00:14:20,652 I am very happy we got to invite 263 00:14:20,735 --> 00:14:22,904 someone from Manila Luzon's universe 264 00:14:22,988 --> 00:14:25,323 to be finally here in the Drag Den Universe. 265 00:14:28,326 --> 00:14:29,411 Hello. 266 00:14:29,494 --> 00:14:31,913 Welcome to our Drag Den! 267 00:14:31,997 --> 00:14:33,790 -Gosh! -These are for you! 268 00:14:33,873 --> 00:14:35,709 -Oh my god! -Thank you. 269 00:14:35,792 --> 00:14:37,168 So good to see you. 270 00:14:38,086 --> 00:14:40,297 The one that really, really means the most to me 271 00:14:40,380 --> 00:14:42,340 was my sister, Alaska Thunderfuck. 272 00:14:42,424 --> 00:14:45,135 I love it. I feel right at home. 273 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:47,554 I'm so happy that she flew all the way here to the Philippines 274 00:14:47,637 --> 00:14:50,181 and joined me on the judges panel and experienced 275 00:14:50,640 --> 00:14:53,435 Filipino drag the way we do it here on Drag Den. 276 00:14:53,518 --> 00:14:57,856 I loved your carousel cookie monster. 277 00:14:58,231 --> 00:15:00,066 -It's so fucking cool. -Right? 278 00:15:04,988 --> 00:15:07,115 The queens came up with some really 279 00:15:07,991 --> 00:15:11,077 outrageous looks, unexpected. 280 00:15:11,161 --> 00:15:16,041 It's like magic. It's like, this is a dress now. 281 00:15:16,583 --> 00:15:18,543 Because I said it is. 282 00:15:19,002 --> 00:15:20,962 -Kaboom! It's drag. -Kaboom. 283 00:15:21,046 --> 00:15:22,339 I love Manila. 284 00:15:22,422 --> 00:15:26,301 I think that she is the most beautiful woman in the whole world. 285 00:15:26,718 --> 00:15:30,180 So working with her is always great, and just getting to 286 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:34,267 look at her face is a privilege, for sure. 287 00:15:34,684 --> 00:15:36,603 So do you want me to be like 288 00:15:36,895 --> 00:15:39,439 really nice as the judge, or do you want me to be really mean? 289 00:15:39,522 --> 00:15:40,523 -And bitchy? -I... 290 00:15:40,607 --> 00:15:42,901 ...want you to be as whatever you want to be. 291 00:15:43,526 --> 00:15:46,196 You know, here in the Philippines, everyone is like, kinda confused 292 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:48,657 'cause everyone thinks drag should be glamorous. 293 00:15:48,948 --> 00:15:52,035 I'm so excited for today because we're gonna see a different side of drag. 294 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:55,497 Oh, so you brought me here on the day the girls aren’t glamorous. 295 00:15:55,580 --> 00:15:56,790 They've got to be crazy like... 296 00:15:58,875 --> 00:16:00,418 -Yes, Mama! -I see. 297 00:16:00,752 --> 00:16:04,214 My god! You really know we have a budget to spend. 298 00:16:04,631 --> 00:16:08,218 We have Alaska Thunderfuck gracing us from abroad. 299 00:16:08,301 --> 00:16:10,679 You only get to see her from YouTube, 300 00:16:10,762 --> 00:16:14,391 from other shows. Then now, she is here. 301 00:16:14,474 --> 00:16:16,935 I touched her skin, my god! I did sign of the cross. 302 00:16:17,018 --> 00:16:18,019 Kidding! 303 00:16:18,103 --> 00:16:24,150 We had the very first AFAB queen in Philippine drag television. 304 00:16:24,234 --> 00:16:26,778 -No way! Amazing. -Yes. 305 00:16:26,861 --> 00:16:27,946 That was really cool. 306 00:16:28,029 --> 00:16:29,239 Making history. 307 00:16:29,322 --> 00:16:31,908 Making history in the Philippines. 308 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:36,871 Drag Den is unlike anything else I've ever seen. 309 00:16:37,956 --> 00:16:42,585 It's a complete world that really anything can happen. 310 00:16:42,961 --> 00:16:45,505 And I kinda like it, I want to come back. 311 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:46,881 Can I come back? 312 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:52,303 I think the queens here have a level of inventiveness, 313 00:16:52,679 --> 00:16:57,934 of creativity, of ingenuity, of humor 314 00:16:58,309 --> 00:17:02,147 that I don't know if that exists anywhere else in the world. 315 00:17:02,480 --> 00:17:06,151 And then this season we have our Drag Agents as well. 316 00:17:06,233 --> 00:17:07,902 You look more like a sweet girl than Andrea, sis. 317 00:17:09,237 --> 00:17:11,948 The one before me smells like poop! 318 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:15,952 For me it's important that 319 00:17:16,035 --> 00:17:18,663 we have a local drag queen 320 00:17:19,204 --> 00:17:20,957 on the judging panel. 321 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:23,334 We are not saying Manila can't do it alone, 322 00:17:23,417 --> 00:17:26,713 but more like, it's better because we cater to other voices. 323 00:17:27,172 --> 00:17:29,466 I know for a fact that when we did 324 00:17:29,549 --> 00:17:31,801 Season One, and if Season Two happens 325 00:17:31,885 --> 00:17:34,262 we would definitely invite Season One queens. 326 00:17:34,345 --> 00:17:37,140 So if they analyze all 327 00:17:37,223 --> 00:17:39,434 episode challenges for Season Two, 328 00:17:39,517 --> 00:17:42,854 they will realize it was, after all, patterned to the strengths 329 00:17:42,937 --> 00:17:45,690 and weaknesses of Season One queens. 330 00:17:45,774 --> 00:17:47,692 They were like the blueprint. 331 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:51,529 We've seen that the treatment they got from the show last Season One 332 00:17:51,613 --> 00:17:54,824 would be enough for them to be part of the judging panel. 333 00:17:54,908 --> 00:17:56,618 It's so stupid and I love it. 334 00:17:56,701 --> 00:17:58,453 It wasn't the most... 335 00:17:59,037 --> 00:18:01,206 aesthetically pleasing but I don't mind. 336 00:18:01,706 --> 00:18:04,584 If only she had exerted a little bit more confidence about it, 337 00:18:04,667 --> 00:18:07,670 I feel as if she could have a better presentation. 338 00:18:07,754 --> 00:18:10,381 I know her personally, she doesn't want to be upstaged. 339 00:18:10,465 --> 00:18:13,259 I felt like she was weak in this episode. 340 00:18:13,343 --> 00:18:16,930 I think our Drag Agents really gave 341 00:18:17,013 --> 00:18:20,725 more technical and emotional aspects of 342 00:18:21,184 --> 00:18:24,646 how to judge a performance by a drag queen 343 00:18:24,979 --> 00:18:26,231 because they were there once. 344 00:18:26,314 --> 00:18:30,318 So even if a contestant doesn't really exceed expectations 345 00:18:30,401 --> 00:18:33,279 that day or perform as well, it's as if 346 00:18:33,363 --> 00:18:36,658 they contribute a sense of empathy for us, judges, like 347 00:18:36,741 --> 00:18:39,744 ah okay, it could have been harder because this is what she did. 348 00:18:39,828 --> 00:18:42,455 But at the same time challenges us to be more critical as well 349 00:18:42,539 --> 00:18:45,834 because they see things that we don't, especially me. 350 00:18:46,251 --> 00:18:50,088 They've been very, very helpful with their insights. 351 00:18:50,171 --> 00:18:52,882 I have seen Season One of Drag Den, 352 00:18:52,966 --> 00:18:55,552 and O-A was memorable to me 353 00:18:55,635 --> 00:18:58,304 because at first, I thought her name was OA. 354 00:18:58,930 --> 00:19:02,392 I didn't know it has a dash. Sorry, O-A. 355 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:04,644 O-A, O-A... okay, very witty. 356 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:07,313 Gosh, O-A was fabulous. 357 00:19:07,397 --> 00:19:10,108 And it's super cool that it's such a small world. 358 00:19:10,191 --> 00:19:13,486 O-A also has friends in the cosplay community. 359 00:19:14,153 --> 00:19:17,574 Aries definitely knows what she's talking about when it comes to drag, 360 00:19:17,657 --> 00:19:20,118 and she was not afraid to give her advice to everybody, 361 00:19:20,201 --> 00:19:21,619 so I appreciate it. 362 00:19:22,704 --> 00:19:23,746 It's fate. 363 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:26,916 You want a tattoo? 364 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:29,168 The bitches are inspired now, yes. 365 00:19:29,252 --> 00:19:31,671 You have a lot of queens, divas, 366 00:19:32,088 --> 00:19:35,341 women, cross-dressing women. 367 00:19:35,425 --> 00:19:38,970 So we need to have a little bit of that masculine energy. 368 00:19:39,053 --> 00:19:41,347 And I guess I just wasn't cutting it enough. 369 00:19:41,431 --> 00:19:44,559 So this season we have the Bagmen. 370 00:19:44,642 --> 00:19:46,853 -This one. -Is that fine? 371 00:19:51,024 --> 00:19:52,233 Stop! 372 00:19:53,401 --> 00:19:57,030 Hello, everyone. My name is Ilia and I'm a Drag Den Bagman. 373 00:20:02,201 --> 00:20:04,495 Hello, everyone. I'm Christian Martinez, 374 00:20:04,579 --> 00:20:06,247 your Drag Den Bagman. 375 00:20:17,258 --> 00:20:20,053 Well, it's my first time in this kind of show. 376 00:20:20,136 --> 00:20:23,264 And it’s very interesting because I hadn’t seen 377 00:20:23,348 --> 00:20:26,434 how these people prepare before. It's something new for me, 378 00:20:26,517 --> 00:20:28,353 which I never experienced in my life, 379 00:20:28,436 --> 00:20:30,355 and which I cannot experience in Russia. 380 00:20:30,772 --> 00:20:32,899 So here in the Philippines 381 00:20:32,982 --> 00:20:34,943 people are more open about these things 382 00:20:35,026 --> 00:20:37,946 and I think they're happy about that. 383 00:20:38,029 --> 00:20:40,448 What they are doing is really intense. 384 00:20:40,531 --> 00:20:43,326 At first I thought it was easy when I watched them. 385 00:20:43,701 --> 00:20:46,788 But it's actually a struggle to wear the dresses, 386 00:20:46,871 --> 00:20:50,375 to tighten up their pants and skirt. 387 00:20:50,458 --> 00:20:53,169 Actually, they know now how to tie a corset. 388 00:20:53,628 --> 00:20:54,671 On the side, here. 389 00:20:54,754 --> 00:20:56,673 -Over here? -Yeah, loosen it up a bit. 390 00:20:57,423 --> 00:21:01,302 Our Bagmen are very helpful, melting away my stress. 391 00:21:01,719 --> 00:21:03,846 Do you have any story about parlor? 392 00:21:04,347 --> 00:21:06,015 -Oh! Perfect! -Bitch. 393 00:21:06,432 --> 00:21:08,226 My skin is glowing. 394 00:21:08,893 --> 00:21:10,561 Do you have any tea to spill? 395 00:21:11,187 --> 00:21:12,355 I have none. 396 00:21:13,314 --> 00:21:14,774 You probably will soon! 397 00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:16,401 Thank you, babe! 398 00:21:16,985 --> 00:21:18,027 Secure it properly. 399 00:21:18,111 --> 00:21:19,404 Hi. 400 00:21:20,029 --> 00:21:21,739 Here he is. He will attend JS prom looking like this. 401 00:21:21,823 --> 00:21:23,616 Stay away, bitch! Far away. 402 00:21:24,325 --> 00:21:25,410 Ouch. 403 00:21:26,327 --> 00:21:27,328 One more time. 404 00:21:29,831 --> 00:21:32,125 Choke me again. Choke me. 405 00:21:32,583 --> 00:21:36,462 That's why I really dressed up. Come on, there are men around. 406 00:21:36,546 --> 00:21:38,297 -Hey! -Oh, my! 407 00:21:38,881 --> 00:21:40,008 -Gosh! -Hold on. 408 00:21:41,050 --> 00:21:42,593 Oh-- ay, does it fit now? 409 00:21:43,052 --> 00:21:46,556 I just wanna say thank you very much to the production. 410 00:21:46,639 --> 00:21:48,558 These men even came from different countries. 411 00:21:49,100 --> 00:21:51,519 They're happy to be helping the queens. 412 00:21:51,602 --> 00:21:53,146 Men should be like that, 413 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:55,273 not just plainly showing off, right? 414 00:21:55,356 --> 00:21:57,900 They assist the queens with their style visions and 415 00:21:57,984 --> 00:21:59,694 they help us feel beautiful. 416 00:21:59,777 --> 00:22:03,156 Sassa Gurl. So I didn't know she was a famous person. 417 00:22:03,239 --> 00:22:05,658 So we happen to follow each other on Instagram. 418 00:22:05,742 --> 00:22:06,909 Now I know that. 419 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:08,786 And yeah, she's fun. 420 00:22:08,870 --> 00:22:11,539 What if there's another version of you in a different world 421 00:22:11,622 --> 00:22:12,957 that is a drag queen? 422 00:22:13,041 --> 00:22:15,668 My gosh! Apo Whang-Od is melting away. 423 00:22:15,752 --> 00:22:20,089 And yes, our behind-the-scenes moments are unforgettable! 424 00:22:20,173 --> 00:22:21,549 Shot 425 00:22:21,632 --> 00:22:24,093 to be famous! 426 00:22:24,177 --> 00:22:25,553 -Is it couture? -No. 427 00:22:26,262 --> 00:22:27,472 -Swag! -It's ugly! 428 00:22:28,681 --> 00:22:29,766 I'm acting. 429 00:22:31,476 --> 00:22:33,936 If this gets aired, I swear, when this gets aired, 430 00:22:34,020 --> 00:22:37,607 you will see, it looks like there's a fly around the poop. 431 00:22:37,690 --> 00:22:40,234 Moi, shower regularly and... 432 00:22:40,318 --> 00:22:42,445 Hey! That's not me! 433 00:22:42,528 --> 00:22:44,906 Stay away from Grindr. 434 00:22:46,532 --> 00:22:50,078 Oh my god! Were you surprised? The bitch is here. 435 00:22:50,161 --> 00:22:51,579 Hey, not true! 436 00:22:51,662 --> 00:22:53,831 -She's bitching around now. -Bullshit. 437 00:22:53,915 --> 00:22:55,833 She's not being a ball-shit. 438 00:22:55,917 --> 00:22:58,503 As you can see, every time we grab a drink, 439 00:22:58,586 --> 00:23:01,672 our liquor looks expensive. Thirst, bitch. 440 00:23:01,756 --> 00:23:03,591 -Legit? -Hey! 441 00:23:03,674 --> 00:23:04,842 -Oh! -What's the flavor? 442 00:23:04,926 --> 00:23:08,262 For you, why are you the most deserving of the immunity? 443 00:23:08,346 --> 00:23:10,181 Because I'm not done yet. 444 00:23:10,264 --> 00:23:12,391 -Yeah. -I have so much in store for them. 445 00:23:12,475 --> 00:23:14,018 I really want to represent 446 00:23:14,685 --> 00:23:16,479 my home bar. 447 00:23:16,854 --> 00:23:19,690 A ton of tea to spill! The queers surprised me. 448 00:23:19,774 --> 00:23:21,359 I didn't know they could be somber! 449 00:23:21,984 --> 00:23:25,822 I don't want to disappoint a lot of people back home. 450 00:23:25,905 --> 00:23:30,535 Being the first from our province 451 00:23:30,618 --> 00:23:31,953 to make it to Drag Den, 452 00:23:32,036 --> 00:23:33,412 and having a lot of support, 453 00:23:33,496 --> 00:23:35,039 I don't want to disappoint them. 454 00:23:35,706 --> 00:23:38,668 Especially my family, 455 00:23:40,545 --> 00:23:43,798 who helped me with my preparation. 456 00:23:44,590 --> 00:23:48,636 I really want to reach the finale for them. 457 00:23:49,011 --> 00:23:52,390 Every time I am there, my god, someone is always in the hot seat. 458 00:23:52,473 --> 00:23:54,642 Don't get me wrong, I'm so mad at you. 459 00:23:54,725 --> 00:23:56,727 I always hear that 460 00:23:56,811 --> 00:23:58,938 Jean Vilogue has a different personality 461 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:02,066 off-cam and on-cam. 462 00:24:02,400 --> 00:24:03,568 I don't wanna talk about this 463 00:24:03,651 --> 00:24:04,944 -but we have to. -Go, you can do it. 464 00:24:05,027 --> 00:24:07,446 My dear, listen. Hold this, twinnie. 465 00:24:08,865 --> 00:24:10,950 -No, it's fine. -Character. 466 00:24:11,033 --> 00:24:12,994 Off-cam, to tell you the truth, 467 00:24:13,077 --> 00:24:14,287 I don't talk. 468 00:24:15,246 --> 00:24:17,999 I just listen, I keep an eye on everyone. 469 00:24:18,082 --> 00:24:20,668 Fuck, I’m drunk. What am I supposed to do? 470 00:24:20,751 --> 00:24:22,503 -Yes. -Right? I’m wasted. 471 00:24:22,920 --> 00:24:24,630 -We've gone too far, okay? -I'm walking away. 472 00:24:24,714 --> 00:24:26,257 -I'm done. -We have, we have... 473 00:24:26,340 --> 00:24:27,758 Jean, come back here. 474 00:24:27,842 --> 00:24:30,344 I really still have a lot to show here but... 475 00:24:31,053 --> 00:24:33,431 has no one really appreciated all the 476 00:24:33,514 --> 00:24:36,184 efforts I put into this competition? 477 00:24:36,726 --> 00:24:37,810 Psychotic. 478 00:24:38,186 --> 00:24:40,563 Girl, that's too much. 479 00:24:41,105 --> 00:24:44,108 -No-- no, don't fuckin’ say that. -Director, edit that out, please. 480 00:24:45,568 --> 00:24:46,652 Ne-- 481 00:24:46,736 --> 00:24:48,196 You know what she told me backstage? 482 00:24:48,779 --> 00:24:49,864 She's fucking acting. 483 00:24:49,947 --> 00:24:52,742 Nah, I was just acting. I’m alright. 484 00:24:52,825 --> 00:24:55,286 -Who's acting? -Are you acting? 485 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:56,871 Who's acting? 486 00:24:57,663 --> 00:24:58,998 How did she tell you? 487 00:24:59,457 --> 00:25:01,626 I'm acting, girl. Like... 488 00:25:01,709 --> 00:25:02,793 Oh my god, I love you, Mommy. 489 00:25:02,877 --> 00:25:05,922 I just want to know from Jean, are you acting? 490 00:25:06,297 --> 00:25:08,633 -Yes. -My god. 491 00:25:08,716 --> 00:25:11,427 I'm done with this issue. I'm fucking done with everything. 492 00:25:11,802 --> 00:25:15,389 Will I ruin my reputation in this fucking competition 493 00:25:16,557 --> 00:25:19,977 just to serve good drama? No. 494 00:25:20,478 --> 00:25:21,812 Fucking no. 495 00:25:21,896 --> 00:25:23,189 Fuck you! 496 00:25:25,900 --> 00:25:27,276 The gays are fighting! 497 00:25:27,360 --> 00:25:30,488 It's out of our hands, that's what happens in drag. 498 00:25:30,571 --> 00:25:32,698 Well, the show must go on, right? 499 00:25:32,782 --> 00:25:33,866 -Yeah. -No. 500 00:25:33,950 --> 00:25:35,201 Okay. 501 00:25:38,663 --> 00:25:40,414 Jean, fuck you! Such a pain in the ass. 502 00:25:40,498 --> 00:25:42,166 You're a son of a bitch. 503 00:25:42,250 --> 00:25:45,211 It means when you're the one at fault, 504 00:25:45,294 --> 00:25:48,506 and you put the blame on others, you're probably not 505 00:25:48,589 --> 00:25:49,715 -looking at yourself? -But why didn't you open up about this? 506 00:25:49,799 --> 00:25:51,467 As if you don't have a group chat. 507 00:25:51,926 --> 00:25:53,344 Does she have something? 508 00:25:53,427 --> 00:25:56,055 The bitches have lost it! 509 00:25:56,389 --> 00:25:58,766 My gosh! Everything is a big deal! 510 00:25:59,100 --> 00:26:00,851 Thank you very much, production. 511 00:26:01,269 --> 00:26:04,230 -This. Shit, is that a camera? -Yes. 512 00:26:04,313 --> 00:26:06,607 That's a camera. I'm telling you. 513 00:26:06,691 --> 00:26:07,817 Thank you very much. 514 00:26:07,900 --> 00:26:10,486 Now we know who's on top and who's at the bottom. 515 00:26:10,569 --> 00:26:13,114 During the first two episodes we were clueless. 516 00:26:14,031 --> 00:26:16,742 But that's where I was amused by my darlings, 517 00:26:16,826 --> 00:26:18,202 by the queens here. 518 00:26:18,286 --> 00:26:22,164 They can go so deep. Especially when they get drunk. 519 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,458 Fuck, you think this is acting? 520 00:26:24,834 --> 00:26:26,460 Sorry, mama. I mean it. 521 00:26:26,877 --> 00:26:29,213 I think I just need to stay. 522 00:26:29,297 --> 00:26:32,091 The war is over. They've now turned into profound queens. 523 00:26:32,174 --> 00:26:33,384 And that brings me joy. 524 00:26:33,467 --> 00:26:37,263 That's not how you develop your character, especially in drag. 525 00:26:37,346 --> 00:26:40,182 There are many problematic drag queens out there, 526 00:26:40,266 --> 00:26:41,934 and you don't want to be a part of that. 527 00:26:42,476 --> 00:26:46,147 I got immersed in the LGBTQIA+ community. 528 00:26:46,230 --> 00:26:49,150 -Cheers! -You have to learn, girl. 529 00:26:49,608 --> 00:26:51,110 It's really that heavy. 530 00:26:51,193 --> 00:26:53,612 Know that it's important to not be like, 531 00:26:53,696 --> 00:26:55,865 oh, I need to get away from these feelings 532 00:26:55,948 --> 00:26:57,867 or I need to, you know, 533 00:26:57,950 --> 00:26:59,827 put these feelings away. 534 00:27:00,703 --> 00:27:04,749 Feelings like this, I mean, it's always going to be there at some level. 535 00:27:05,166 --> 00:27:08,336 And so knowing that, and knowing that you can 536 00:27:09,170 --> 00:27:11,255 do what you have to do in the moment. 537 00:27:12,506 --> 00:27:14,800 It will make you feel so much stronger. 538 00:27:19,472 --> 00:27:21,432 I look fucking ugly when I cry. 539 00:27:21,515 --> 00:27:23,434 Nobody looks pretty when they cry. 540 00:27:23,517 --> 00:27:25,519 -Except Lana Del Rey. -Yeah. 541 00:27:28,105 --> 00:27:29,106 I hate you. 542 00:27:34,236 --> 00:27:35,404 Motherfucker, shit. 543 00:27:35,488 --> 00:27:36,614 -Happy birthday! -Marlyn! 544 00:27:36,697 --> 00:27:38,199 Wait sorry, it's exploding. 545 00:27:38,491 --> 00:27:40,618 Serv Vodka. 546 00:27:40,701 --> 00:27:43,454 I'm learning so much, so I focus on that. 547 00:27:43,537 --> 00:27:46,665 I'm thrilled to know Miss Russia Fox. 548 00:27:46,749 --> 00:27:48,959 I'm a trans woman myself. 549 00:27:49,043 --> 00:27:53,714 But I haven't faced the same struggles Miss Russia Fox had been through. 550 00:27:54,090 --> 00:27:58,010 I believe that Miss Russia is a product of her time. 551 00:27:58,552 --> 00:28:03,224 Slutty, sexy, horror nurse. 552 00:28:04,266 --> 00:28:05,643 Fuck you! 553 00:28:06,143 --> 00:28:08,771 I remember my mothers from Miss Gay. 554 00:28:08,854 --> 00:28:11,315 And that was my culture back then. 555 00:28:11,399 --> 00:28:13,651 If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. 556 00:28:15,277 --> 00:28:18,364 And I love the baklang kanal, street gay aesthetic. 557 00:28:18,447 --> 00:28:22,326 The pageant Miss Gay aesthetic is incorporated in drag 558 00:28:22,410 --> 00:28:24,495 and I haven't seen that before. 559 00:28:24,578 --> 00:28:28,207 And the kids have also given me loads of 560 00:28:28,499 --> 00:28:30,209 tips and knowledge. 561 00:28:30,626 --> 00:28:32,878 Sometimes we need to look in the mirror 562 00:28:32,962 --> 00:28:36,340 so we know how to identify the truth from lies. 563 00:28:38,092 --> 00:28:40,469 -Love you, sissy Sassa. -Thank you so much, Mrs. Tan. 564 00:28:40,553 --> 00:28:43,472 Thank you for taking me on a tour around your front tooth. 565 00:28:43,973 --> 00:28:47,268 -Who's this? -Goddess of love and beauty, Venus. 566 00:28:47,351 --> 00:28:49,061 -And I have her as a tattoo. -Yes. 567 00:28:49,145 --> 00:28:50,396 Shit. 568 00:28:50,479 --> 00:28:51,981 -She's my granny. -Are you manifesting for love? 569 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:53,232 The love and beauty. 570 00:28:53,315 --> 00:28:58,696 Our trans sisters and brothers have a lived name. 571 00:28:58,779 --> 00:29:01,574 They are allowed to use the pronouns they prefer. 572 00:29:01,657 --> 00:29:04,160 Those kinds of things make 573 00:29:04,243 --> 00:29:06,328 studying way easier when you don't 574 00:29:06,412 --> 00:29:08,205 have to prove yourself anymore. 575 00:29:08,289 --> 00:29:11,625 For example, when you transitioned, you changed your name. 576 00:29:11,709 --> 00:29:13,919 Or even those who haven't transitioned yet, 577 00:29:14,003 --> 00:29:16,505 I see myself as... 578 00:29:16,589 --> 00:29:17,590 -This is my name? -Yeah. 579 00:29:17,673 --> 00:29:20,634 This is my name, not the one written on my birth certificate. 580 00:29:20,718 --> 00:29:23,179 -Yes. -Drag Den is proudly Filipino. 581 00:29:23,262 --> 00:29:24,346 Yes. 582 00:29:24,430 --> 00:29:28,476 We have our own drag competition, why don't we patronize this? 583 00:29:28,559 --> 00:29:30,728 -Correct. -Let's foster it. 584 00:29:30,811 --> 00:29:33,898 During that time, I don't feel confident in myself. 585 00:29:33,981 --> 00:29:36,066 Shit, no one will like me. 586 00:29:36,150 --> 00:29:38,944 So there's one time that a girl is very into me. 587 00:29:39,028 --> 00:29:41,697 So I told my friends, what if I date a girl? 588 00:29:42,615 --> 00:29:44,325 Then I try to pursue her. 589 00:29:44,408 --> 00:29:46,076 Before, did you still 590 00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:48,454 -dress up like a guy? -Yes, I was gay already. 591 00:29:48,537 --> 00:29:49,747 -You were gay already? -No, extremely gay. 592 00:29:49,830 --> 00:29:52,166 -Got it. Okay. -Gay as fuck. 593 00:29:52,583 --> 00:29:55,586 But here's the catch. A guy had a crush on me. 594 00:29:55,669 --> 00:29:56,670 Yes. 595 00:29:56,754 --> 00:29:58,464 Of course, my heart likes boys. 596 00:29:58,547 --> 00:30:00,174 -Right. -So I chose the guy. 597 00:30:00,257 --> 00:30:03,636 Gosh! Slut! 598 00:30:03,719 --> 00:30:05,179 Then the girl was in tears. 599 00:30:05,262 --> 00:30:08,098 But it's the worst feeling when you make someone cry. 600 00:30:08,182 --> 00:30:10,684 -Yeah. -I felt so guilty that time. 601 00:30:10,768 --> 00:30:14,188 Shit, I broke her heart. She was nice to me. 602 00:30:14,271 --> 00:30:17,733 I can see the difference between my struggles back in high school 603 00:30:17,816 --> 00:30:20,903 and the struggles of the newer generations today. 604 00:30:20,986 --> 00:30:23,405 And I can say that the outcome 605 00:30:23,697 --> 00:30:28,369 of the struggles and battles of many queers from our time is positive. 606 00:30:28,452 --> 00:30:32,873 But the reality is, in any industry, there will be misogynists. 607 00:30:32,957 --> 00:30:34,124 Always. 608 00:30:34,458 --> 00:30:37,378 The only thing we can do is to 609 00:30:37,461 --> 00:30:40,714 keep the conversation open with them as much as possible. 610 00:30:41,131 --> 00:30:44,385 If they don't want to listen, I feel so sorry for them 611 00:30:44,468 --> 00:30:48,806 because at the end of the day, we shouldn't be hating anyone, period. 612 00:30:48,889 --> 00:30:49,890 Right? 613 00:30:49,974 --> 00:30:51,308 We shouldn't be hating women, 614 00:30:51,392 --> 00:30:55,271 shouldn't be hating people for their sexual preferences or anything at all. 615 00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:57,731 So we just have to make the most of it 616 00:30:57,815 --> 00:30:59,525 and just work with love and kindness 617 00:30:59,608 --> 00:31:01,694 and you will forever be our allies. 618 00:31:01,777 --> 00:31:03,320 We will always be there. 619 00:31:03,404 --> 00:31:06,240 Even if we have antagonists in life, 620 00:31:06,323 --> 00:31:09,952 -we are always here for you. -Thank you. 621 00:31:10,035 --> 00:31:11,870 As one of the creators of Drag Den, 622 00:31:11,954 --> 00:31:14,832 it's important to have shows like this. 623 00:31:14,915 --> 00:31:19,712 Drag is fashion. Drag is self-expression. 624 00:31:20,045 --> 00:31:23,340 Drag is so many things, but not a crime. 625 00:31:23,424 --> 00:31:27,886 To tell the story of the community. 626 00:31:27,970 --> 00:31:30,848 Torres, Laude, Riley. 627 00:31:30,931 --> 00:31:34,560 They are not just data. But real humans. 628 00:31:34,643 --> 00:31:38,981 It's important that we take the lead in telling our own story. 629 00:31:39,064 --> 00:31:41,483 We are now the stars of our own show, 630 00:31:41,567 --> 00:31:43,110 we now take control of the camera. 631 00:31:43,569 --> 00:31:46,905 We now dictate what kind of world we want to live in, 632 00:31:46,989 --> 00:31:49,867 We now create and draw our own fantasies. 633 00:31:50,284 --> 00:31:52,620 When we live our fantasies, 634 00:31:52,703 --> 00:31:55,372 for example, through this show we were able to live our fantasies. 635 00:31:55,456 --> 00:31:57,833 You realize that these are ideals now. 636 00:31:58,167 --> 00:32:00,461 Because now you see the possibility that it could happen. 637 00:32:01,337 --> 00:32:05,966 Because I think that's what kept our community from having 638 00:32:06,050 --> 00:32:07,801 zero to no visibility, 639 00:32:07,885 --> 00:32:12,306 20 years or 50 years ago. 640 00:32:12,389 --> 00:32:14,933 Because we didn't have that power yet then. 641 00:32:15,392 --> 00:32:16,602 But right now we do. 642 00:32:16,685 --> 00:32:18,854 And we are very grateful for Prime Video 643 00:32:18,937 --> 00:32:20,981 for Project Eight and for Cornerstone 644 00:32:21,440 --> 00:32:26,070 that we were able to turn this fantasy to a reality. 645 00:32:26,153 --> 00:32:29,782 And I can also imagine that what if, when I was young 646 00:32:29,865 --> 00:32:33,035 I'd been exposed to this kind of material, I could have been a different person. 647 00:32:33,118 --> 00:32:36,205 And because of our circumstances before, 648 00:32:36,747 --> 00:32:38,540 we were able to do this show today. 649 00:32:38,624 --> 00:32:41,627 We want a school that is inclusive, safe, 650 00:32:41,710 --> 00:32:43,337 and free for all. 651 00:33:02,314 --> 00:33:05,317 What I'm looking for, for our new Drag Supreme 652 00:33:05,401 --> 00:33:08,946 is a queen that has it all. 653 00:33:09,029 --> 00:33:12,116 But also has enough space 654 00:33:12,199 --> 00:33:14,702 to continue to grow after this competition. 655 00:33:14,785 --> 00:33:18,497 The next Drag Supreme has bigger shoes to fill. 656 00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:24,253 A larger role to take on because NAIA really made a huge impact. 657 00:33:24,336 --> 00:33:31,009 The Drag Supreme will always be patterned to NAIA's supreme stature. 658 00:33:31,093 --> 00:33:33,846 But I am very, very, very confident 659 00:33:33,929 --> 00:33:37,391 that there are many viable candidates to follow her footsteps. 660 00:33:37,474 --> 00:33:41,311 Someone who can stand up for her own individuality. 661 00:33:41,395 --> 00:33:44,773 Someone who can rule her own reign. 662 00:33:44,857 --> 00:33:47,151 We want drag queens with vision. 663 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:50,195 That's why it's important that our Drag Supreme, 664 00:33:50,279 --> 00:33:52,865 knows that this is not only for herself, 665 00:33:53,615 --> 00:33:56,285 but also for the community she represents. 666 00:33:56,368 --> 00:34:00,873 I'm really looking for the queen who can really embrace 667 00:34:00,956 --> 00:34:04,168 what it is to be a pageant queen. 668 00:34:04,668 --> 00:34:09,047 I need to see my queen as crazy as they can get here at Drag Den. 669 00:34:09,672 --> 00:34:12,092 I want to see them pull up, 670 00:34:12,176 --> 00:34:14,887 make sure that they are polished and perfect, and 671 00:34:14,969 --> 00:34:18,974 can deliver good answers, and look absolutely stunning, 672 00:34:19,056 --> 00:34:22,393 and win the hearts of the judges and everyone watching. 673 00:34:23,061 --> 00:34:26,607 In our first look, the Filipina streetwear, 674 00:34:26,690 --> 00:34:29,610 I've established myself there as a Baguio queen. 675 00:34:29,693 --> 00:34:32,654 I worked my ass off through this competition. 676 00:34:32,737 --> 00:34:37,117 Even outside the competition I bring home my looks to prepare 677 00:34:37,201 --> 00:34:39,745 because I don't wanna come up on stage not prepared. 678 00:34:39,828 --> 00:34:41,871 It's very hard, very time-consuming. 679 00:34:41,955 --> 00:34:43,748 It's very costly. 680 00:34:43,831 --> 00:34:45,083 But see, I pushed through it. 681 00:34:45,167 --> 00:34:47,168 For me this is my time. 682 00:34:47,252 --> 00:34:50,880 I represent provincial queens, I represent girls 683 00:34:50,964 --> 00:34:54,467 who are not given enough spotlight in their own provinces. 684 00:34:54,551 --> 00:34:56,887 I've already established that I'm from the north, 685 00:34:56,969 --> 00:34:59,056 and I've defined my own beauty. 686 00:35:00,140 --> 00:35:02,518 I think I am the mug of this season. 687 00:35:02,601 --> 00:35:05,270 I established my own brand, 688 00:35:05,354 --> 00:35:08,065 my body, and I did great 689 00:35:08,148 --> 00:35:11,360 especially in front of camera, 'cause I know I look good. 690 00:35:11,944 --> 00:35:15,864 To the queens who are not given enough recognition, 691 00:35:15,948 --> 00:35:18,826 I want you to know that if I can do it, you can do it. 692 00:35:18,909 --> 00:35:21,078 Even if only a few people are watching you, 693 00:35:21,453 --> 00:35:26,041 just imagine that it’s your rehearsal for a bigger stage. 694 00:35:26,124 --> 00:35:29,169 I want you to know everything will be worth it in the end. 695 00:35:29,253 --> 00:35:32,756 Don't allow your spotlight to dim right in front of you. 696 00:35:33,131 --> 00:35:35,175 At the end of the day there's a bigger stage 697 00:35:35,259 --> 00:35:38,095 waiting for you, like, look at me! 698 00:35:38,470 --> 00:35:41,598 Back then this is how small my stage was, but now 699 00:35:41,682 --> 00:35:44,142 I’m being watched by a diverse audience. 700 00:35:44,601 --> 00:35:48,438 And I'm very proud that I started that way. 701 00:35:48,522 --> 00:35:53,235 So my journey here in Drag Den is not that apparent 702 00:35:53,318 --> 00:35:56,488 to some, especially to the judges' scores. 703 00:35:56,572 --> 00:35:58,365 I've always been in the middle. 704 00:35:58,448 --> 00:35:59,867 My trajectory 705 00:35:59,950 --> 00:36:02,077 is like this going to the top. 706 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:05,581 I'm not saying that it is a negative thing, 707 00:36:06,331 --> 00:36:08,208 but it has led me somewhere. 708 00:36:08,750 --> 00:36:11,128 You get it? You get it. 709 00:36:11,628 --> 00:36:15,132 In the beginning I was not that confident especially with my looks, 710 00:36:15,215 --> 00:36:18,969 because I did not have enough resources, 711 00:36:19,052 --> 00:36:23,098 enough money, and enough connections to be here. 712 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:26,852 But I'm here, and I have maximized whatever I have. 713 00:36:27,394 --> 00:36:30,898 And I know that my personality and wit will get me somewhere. 714 00:36:30,981 --> 00:36:34,067 Every time they put out something 715 00:36:34,151 --> 00:36:36,403 I never felt envy. 716 00:36:36,486 --> 00:36:40,407 Because there are queens who have the money, 717 00:36:40,490 --> 00:36:43,911 who have the resources, but don't look like it. 718 00:36:43,994 --> 00:36:47,956 I mean, I'm not that confident with my look, but if you'd given me that money 719 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,583 I could have done something better. 720 00:36:49,666 --> 00:36:52,711 I mean, girl, choices. 721 00:36:53,045 --> 00:36:54,671 I am not really from Bacolod. 722 00:36:54,755 --> 00:36:57,716 I am from Bago City, a city next to Bacolod, 723 00:36:57,799 --> 00:36:59,343 but I am representing Bacolod 724 00:36:59,426 --> 00:37:04,139 because my drag has evolved and grown with Bacolod drag queens. 725 00:37:04,222 --> 00:37:07,142 We don't have income-generating jobs 726 00:37:07,225 --> 00:37:09,895 that give us money to invest in our drag. 727 00:37:09,978 --> 00:37:12,105 Whenever someone produces a show 728 00:37:12,189 --> 00:37:13,523 that's our only gig. 729 00:37:13,857 --> 00:37:16,443 But despite all these struggles I know 730 00:37:16,526 --> 00:37:20,030 that I have delivered, and it has placed me in the top. 731 00:37:20,113 --> 00:37:21,949 In the Top Three. 732 00:37:22,032 --> 00:37:24,701 And I know the Top Three is not my limit. 733 00:37:24,785 --> 00:37:27,204 I will be the Drag Supreme. 734 00:37:27,287 --> 00:37:30,082 It feels so liberating knowing that 735 00:37:30,165 --> 00:37:34,127 Drag Den is inclusive not just 736 00:37:34,211 --> 00:37:36,922 because they brought in queens from provinces. 737 00:37:37,005 --> 00:37:39,049 It feels so liberating that 738 00:37:39,132 --> 00:37:41,593 the Top Three queens came from the provinces. 739 00:37:42,010 --> 00:37:44,554 It's been a battle within me 740 00:37:44,972 --> 00:37:46,473 that I'm never enough. 741 00:37:46,556 --> 00:37:49,142 I'm still unpolished, I'm not yet prepared. 742 00:37:49,226 --> 00:37:52,688 That there are things I'm not capable of. 743 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:56,274 But going in here, experiencing the competition, 744 00:37:56,692 --> 00:37:58,568 days have passed, 745 00:37:58,652 --> 00:38:01,238 a lot has happened already, but I'm still here. 746 00:38:01,321 --> 00:38:04,366 I learned so many things, both the good and the bad. 747 00:38:04,449 --> 00:38:07,536 That it's okay if you're not polished. 748 00:38:07,619 --> 00:38:11,415 It's okay if you're not too fabulous. 749 00:38:11,498 --> 00:38:13,083 It's okay if you make a mistake. 750 00:38:13,166 --> 00:38:16,211 Because there are people who will lend their hands. 751 00:38:16,670 --> 00:38:20,632 You also have yourself to save you. 752 00:38:20,716 --> 00:38:25,262 I grew up believing I was a mistake 753 00:38:25,345 --> 00:38:29,057 from the moment my mother brought me into this world. 754 00:38:29,725 --> 00:38:30,892 That for a long time 755 00:38:31,768 --> 00:38:35,022 I needed to prove myself even if I didn't have to. 756 00:38:35,731 --> 00:38:38,608 I think that will never go away, 757 00:38:39,067 --> 00:38:41,445 but I know how to manage it now 758 00:38:41,528 --> 00:38:43,280 because of what I learned here at Drag Den. 759 00:38:43,655 --> 00:38:46,241 If there's one thing you can't take out of me, 760 00:38:46,324 --> 00:38:48,326 it is my desire to tell a story. 761 00:38:48,785 --> 00:38:51,121 That's what I'm hungry for. 762 00:38:51,204 --> 00:38:53,498 I had no one to talk to when I was a kid. 763 00:38:53,582 --> 00:38:56,710 I get to tell my story through my drag. 764 00:38:57,044 --> 00:38:59,463 In storytelling, where your voice, 765 00:38:59,546 --> 00:39:02,007 even if you don't speak, can be heard, 766 00:39:02,591 --> 00:39:03,884 understood, 767 00:39:04,384 --> 00:39:05,427 and acknowledged. 768 00:39:05,761 --> 00:39:08,138 Going to the Top Three is more than the looks, 769 00:39:08,221 --> 00:39:10,557 it's more than the stunts, it's more than the dance. 770 00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:13,393 But the core of everything is how you tell the story. 771 00:39:13,477 --> 00:39:16,688 It is with a story that you give life 772 00:39:16,772 --> 00:39:18,857 to things that are not alive, 773 00:39:18,940 --> 00:39:21,526 to things that people turn a blind eye to. 774 00:39:21,610 --> 00:39:23,653 But they cannot ignore it because you told a story. 775 00:39:24,988 --> 00:39:26,531 Being a Drag Supreme is 776 00:39:26,615 --> 00:39:29,451 for the underdogs by the underdogs. 777 00:39:29,910 --> 00:39:32,704 And as a dog, I have only one thing to say, 778 00:39:33,163 --> 00:39:35,624 aw, aw, aw, true. 779 00:39:40,545 --> 00:39:41,630 Deja. 780 00:39:44,299 --> 00:39:45,717 Mrs. Tan. 781 00:39:47,427 --> 00:39:48,428 Moi. 782 00:39:49,805 --> 00:39:53,350 Who deserves to snatch the crown as the ultimate Drag Supreme? 783 00:39:53,850 --> 00:39:55,393 Choose your queen... 784 00:39:58,063 --> 00:40:01,274 There were ten queens and now we're just down to three. 785 00:40:01,358 --> 00:40:02,442 I’m claiming it. 786 00:40:02,526 --> 00:40:05,987 The crown will fucking complete my look. 787 00:40:06,071 --> 00:40:09,199 Here’s the competition Mrs. Tan wished for. Consider it served. 788 00:40:09,282 --> 00:40:10,534 ONE LAST SHOWDOWN 789 00:40:10,617 --> 00:40:13,411 In their national costume themewear attire... 790 00:40:15,455 --> 00:40:17,249 In their long gown competition... 791 00:40:17,332 --> 00:40:19,793 She looked every bit a goddess. 792 00:40:19,876 --> 00:40:21,294 The most dreaded part, 793 00:40:21,378 --> 00:40:23,964 the question and answer portion. 794 00:40:24,047 --> 00:40:25,382 She just made fun of it. 795 00:40:27,175 --> 00:40:29,427 Even if you were eliminated first, 796 00:40:29,511 --> 00:40:31,138 -Oh! Fuck you, Jean! -Oh! 797 00:40:32,013 --> 00:40:34,766 I’m tapping out of this conversation. I feel disrespected, sorry. 798 00:40:34,850 --> 00:40:35,892 -Really? -Yeah. 799 00:40:37,102 --> 00:40:40,147 To the song Miss Manila by Angeline Quinto. 800 00:40:40,230 --> 00:40:42,482 It’s gonna get wet and wild. 801 00:40:42,566 --> 00:40:45,569 Let dragdagulan begin! 802 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:51,199 Our new Drag Supreme...