Class, get one half sheet of paper crosswise.
There are versas and bottoms in this year's batch,
but we are down to our Top six queens.
They sure are the thick and juicy cream of the crop
who fought cosmic forces so hard, they uh…
came.
Now our queens are back in class.
Their wits will be put to the test, every move scored,
and what they already know will be questioned.
This is a Drag Test.
And I'm gonna school them.
I am Manila Luzon,
and welcome back to the first Pinoy Drag reality pageant
for Filipinos, by Filipinos to the world!
Welcome to Drag Den!
Jean has gone now.
I'm acting.
That's right, so tight!
The gay has taken flight!
Her themewear She got it from Lava, I swear!
Our best actress, congratulations!
You deserve an award.
So I gave you an award.
For Jean Vilogue, whose workshop ended
in the very place where it was created, our response?
Deserve, deserve!
And for Jean Vilogue,
who apparently got offended by Moi, response.
She's salty.
She's a good person.
But as a drag queen…
Joke! Just kidding.
-To all the… -So lengthy.
-…the crowns. -for the crowns.
We shed another feather.
Another huge feather.
Motherfucker, let's go, Season Two.
Really proud and happy to have shared this experience with all of you.
No kidding around.
Jean "The Actress" Vilogue.
I love it.
Where's the registrar?
-There's a transferee. -Shit.
-We have a transferee. -So chic! Killing it!
Sissy Sassa is back to drunk blush era. I love it.
Oh girl! She's slaying!
She looks like a gay skipping classes, right? Werk.
She's not cute, she's dropout gorgeous.
So of course, your report cards are with me.
Oh wow!
These are divided into three categories: beauty, wit, and talent.
When you receive an A-grade,
it means, you are amazing, girl!
B+ made an impact too.
B-, still fighting!
C, needs more effort.
And D-grade, my god, step it up, girl!
Girl, Drag Den is schooling us. What's this?
Of course, the first one to receive is the Top One last week.
Congratulations on your win!
Congrats!
I can't believe I got a B- in beauty. Excuse me, I'm beautiful!
Our Top Two,
Miss Russia Fox.
-Who is consistently the Top Two. -Thank you.
In fairness, I got a bunch of A's. Joke!
Especially in beauty.
Mrs. Tan, do you have that?
Moi and others, do you? Kidding!
Of course, we can even it out
with English skills and sass!
That's for sure.
Miss Margaux!
Let's go, Margaux!
I just need to improve my wit and talent.
Now I'm just in the mood to savor it.
To soak up all the fab vibes from my experience here in Drag Den.
As for beauty,
I'm really pretty.
Deja!
Slay! Let's go, roomie!
I'm on fourth rank again.
Damn it.
This episode, aiming for that top honor once more!
Gosh, it's been a while.
So, who's at the bottom?
And that's…
Miss Feyvah.
-Yes. -Very good.
This is really the beginning of the cut-throat competition.
We'll all do what it takes to be at the top.
I prepped myself in going home last week.
But luckily, not my turn yet. Another round for me!
-You gave your all until the end, right? -Yes.
That's what is important.
That's what matters, to enjoy.
Promise. We're gonna slay until the finale.
Gave Mrs. Tan some cash, good karma came my way.
-That's ₱10,000? -Yeah.
From Top Three to Bottom Three.
From the top, make it drop.
Moi and I are close now.
So I think, our teamwork gives us a major edge.
Outshining the city queens who are still here.
Five B-minuses.
-So, five B-minuses. -And a C-grade, congratulations.
Shit. Am I that fuckfaced?
Or are you just racist? Kidding!
Trust me, beauty's all I can offer.
But I'm a dumb bitch.
With that, let's play a
-gayme! -Gayme!
Bagmen, come on in.
-Shit! -So great!
Oh my god! Poster-making!
I'm back, flexing my skills once more! Like, werk.
The topic of our poster-making is inclusivity.
And the category of our themewear is Miss Intrams.
You need to look so fresh
and be fantasized by the varsity team!
She's asking what's the concept of…
-What's that again? -Inclusivity?
Yeah, I didn't quite get it. What's insicluvity?
All of us are included, regardless of looks, skin,
-color. -Shape, size.
-Gender. -Race.
Everyone's welcome in the community. Something like that.
As you get older and got through a lot,
new things don't grab your attention as much.
To be fair with Mama Russia, she's willing to learn.
Who here has experienced getting bullied?
Me.
Oh, that's a lot of you.
As an educator, what do you think are the ways
to minimize these bullying incidents?
We must elect people or put people in position
who really know how to assess and have experience in the field of education.
So they really know
how to assess what actions must be done.
And it's also important that we have LGBTQ teachers.
Yeah. You know, I wasn't given much attention while growing up.
It's like they don't know
-how to deal with my situation. -The struggle.
Expressing yourself, and students seeing you that way,
encourages them also to be brave to show who they are.
There are queers we look up to in my university -
University of the Philippines.
Besides having a student-led LGBTQI organization (UP Babaylan),
there's also a SOGIESC policy now in the University of the Philippines.
-UPam is University of the Philippines? -UP, yeah.
Queers call it UPam.
SOGIESC policy is a university system-wide policy.
On equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics.
So when you transitioned you took a different name?
Even before that, it's like ah, I see myself as…
-This is my new name. -Yeah…
This is the name I chose, not the one on my birth certificate.
Then they let you use the pronouns that you prefer.
Studying is a step easier
when you no longer need to prove who you are.
It could be adopted by other universities, as well as other schools.
Your turn, Miss Margaux.
What's the story behind that?
She ate a vajeyjey.
So you had a girlfriend?
I'm not denying that because I really loved her.
We even got featured.
-It was serious. -Where?
-Facebook? -In a television show!
-Get it out there, hun! -That's crazy!
But the video is already deleted.
Yeah.
But here's the catch.
Before I met her, I identified as trans.
Oh my god.
I was actually doing HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), transitioning.
-Yeah. -I was going for long locks.
And they can't process
that there is a trans woman and a cis woman
in a relationship.
Just because it's not normal for them.
Of course, I wanted her parents to be proud of me.
So, I de-transitioned.
So technically, I was forced to de-transition
by these hostile circumstances.
Being a trans has never truly left my identity.
-Yes. -'Cause I express it through drag.
-Ohh. -So every time I do drag,
-I identify as trans. -It is an outlet to express.
An artful way of presenting yourself.
-Yes. -Right?
I hope that I get to transition again one day,
when the circumstances are different.
Because again,
how can I transition if trans people are still being killed?
Come on, we have two minutes left.
Hurry up.
Look at this one, killing it!
This looks like the homework you crammed last night.
Mama Russia is really unbelievable, and unpredictable.
We made only one but she got three.
You better start preparing for your themewear,
because our next Drag Enforcer is Miss Andrea Brillantes!
-True? -Amazing!
Andrea has a show about being a drag queen.
And I really appreciate that because
she uses her influence to spread awareness about our community.
Let's have a responsorial psalm.
All hail to the queens of Pinoy drag,
and let the next Drag Supreme rise!
Yey!
What's going on? I just came from the canteen. What did prof ask us to do?
My gosh, there are just a few of you left!
So, what's the inspiration of Miss Russia Fox?
-We need to be more girly today. -Yeah.
My inspiration is something no one can think of.
I'm a BB.
Bisayang Basketball-er.
-Did you do intramurals before? -Ah yes.
I also joined the national sports competition.
And then, track and field.
-Oh wow. -You know, gays run like horses.
-Yes. -Especially when chased by patrols.
I put the ball in ja-ball.
Last round you were at the bottom. So are we gonna make up for it today?
We're slaying and stepping up our game this time.
-You got two B-minuses. -I know right.
You totally turned it around in the fourth quarter.
-It means, you had a glow up. -Glow up.
And that is why I'm not only representing myself here,
but also Bacolod drag.
-Uhm, yeah. -That's what I'm saying,
because they own these things.
Right.
But we also have other categories which are wit and talent.
And that's something you can't buy, isn't it?
-True. -You bet.
I have a feeling that my mom thinks that I'm a mistake.
There's a constant heaviness that never leaves. I don't know why.
These past weeks I've forgotten to have fun.
Yes.
So today I'll really enjoy it.
Because here in Drag Den I can feel that
the heat of the competition shouldn't always bother you.
You still have a wit waiting to be revealed.
Here's my wit look.
-She's on a roll today, I love it. -Shitty bitch.
We'll see this through to the finish. Now we're just a few remaining,
I know these queens won't accept defeat too.
-Will you give up? -No.
Wrong answer. Wit (no in gay lingo)!
Five, four,
three, two, one!
Oh my god, hurry up, pass your papers!
My god, come on!
That will do. Bye!
Classes are suspended.
But all students are required to watch the intramurals.
Attendance will be checked by our teachers and advisors.
Starting off with Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up,
Actress and TV host,
Our Drag Dealer, Nicole Cordoves.
Hey, mother.
Nicole, what was your favorite school event?
Of course, sports fest.
Because we, Filipinos, love our basketball.
So shoot that ball!
Mine too!
Our next judge won't be going to school today,
because she will be joining us tonight as a true drag artist herself.
Our youngest Drag Enforcer, Andrea Brillantes!
Hello!
Andrea, if you were to come in late to class,
what would your excuse be?
My mama said,
I'd rather not go to school,
than go to school looking fugly.
All right, all right. Detention!
Sorry.
Also with us is our Drag Agent on duty,
Drag Den Season One first runner-up,
Shewarma!
Hi, mother!
Shewarma, can you give us a school cheer to keep our queens hyped up?
Go, sis!
Go, go, go, go!
Break a leg, sis. Jeez.
Our unique Pinoy school traditions are unlike any other in the world.
What we learn inside the classroom is one thing
but the extracurricular activities and school events are the thing.
Me, I just simply miss the good old flag ceremony in the morning.
Singing to a flag, hoisted on a hard and long pole.
If you know what I mean.
Keep your school spirits high as I present to you
Drag Den's candidates for Miss Intramurals.
Arnis is a proudly Pinoy martial arts.
Deserves to be showcased on the global stage.
It's sexy and deadly at the same time.
Just like my beauty!
That's how you do it.
Shit, she's wearing medals!
Hey, queers!
Stop the fuss and extravagance.
Curfew is at 10 p.m., go home!
I'm your patrolwoman,
who will kneel,
so I can taste your cum.
And I thank you.
I'm Miss Player in the morning, patrolwoman at night.
That's the path of the youth, steering towards being a patrolwoman.
Kidding!
My inspo for this look is
a gay basketball-er boasting ball-shaped bosoms.
I embody the cheerful attitude from my community.
So I am a cheerleader from Visayas!
-Cheer! Are you ready? -Ready.
S, supernatural.
P, phenomenal. I, intergalactic.
T, spirit.
That's how we spell spirit!
I am carrying not just one ball, not just two,
Not just three, but four in total.
Go, go, go! Thank you.
I really know that I have the lowest budget.
Imagine that those who spent six digits,
they got eliminated. Kidding!
Tennis is a sport that is not accessible.
to an ordinary Filipino like me.
So tonight, I'm living the fantasy of becoming a tennis sensation.
A court all set to slay.
Tan, tan, Tan-nis across the board.
And I do believe in a saying that
time is gold,
gold is time,
Is the Cassie is the Margaret is the fake is the people is fake.
And I, thank you.
Oh, gosh.
Mrs. Tan and I have similar outfit. I'm horrified!
Damn it! Good thing that I go first.
Shit, I got this.
Chess is the only sport with a queen, I think.
And you think all the time while playing chess.
In short, I really pondered on this.
And I used to compete in chess on our school intramurals before.
The beauty of others,
will be on par with.
And sometimes can be outshone by this lady in front of you.
My name is Chess-ka!
My favorite food is chess-cake!
And if you fight me, all I can say is
checkmate!
So when I saw in my report card that I lack wit,
I made sure that this outfit is gonna be witty as fuck.
Check my nails, checkmate, bitch!
-This queer is such a bitch! -I love it.
I'm gonna be a sexy, slutty, chessboard.
You want to be surprised? Serving you an explosive surprise!
Boom!
-Woah! -Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Sis!
What?!
How can I compete with the fireworks in her boobies?!
That bitch!
My costume was inspired by Miss Hidilyn,
where the Philippines was given pride by our fellow Filipino, Hidilyn.
She inspired me to be a brave woman.
Because I do believe, ladies and gentlemen,
worthy, who you are not what you are.
But you'll become worthy of what others can be because of you.
And I, thank you.
I'm deserving.
I'm Number One.
I'm not Number Two or Number Three, I'm Number One.
For this time, win or lose, I'm Number One.
I think I need to explode the studio.
Russia Fox!
-It's time, we bring tennis to the masses. -Bang!
This is my themewear with a baranggayan-twist
If it is all about running and spanking,
Of course, that's effortless for us
people of Banging Town Zone Seven.
Bang! Slay!
CORNER TAN, DISTRICT SEVEN SAN ISIDRO VILLAGE
From the high school of Banging Town,
Zone Seven, Barangay San Isidro.
Five, six, seven, eight, nine!
Ten-nis.
And if any competition comes your way,
smash them all the way. Smash.
And I,
thank you.
My god! My outfits have looked like other queens' for two rounds now.
But sis, in fairness, great minds think alike.
But in this competition, that's a red flag.
Of course, we have faith in ourselves. Let's go, self.
Fabulous!
Amazing!
You all made some fabulous posters.
So I'm going to ask each of you
to please describe what you created for us.
Starting with Feyvah Fatale.
When I was in primary school,
I always add these two hands with earth
and then I'll drag it up a little bit, I added the nails.
And I added the different kinds of drag because drag is very diverse.
Every kind of drag is art.
And we can express everything in any way we want.
-Thank you, Feyvah. -Thank you.
Moi.
In Drag Den Season Two
Bisayang Basketball-er is included,
celebrated and wins.
I really feel that this is a family that I have now.
I feel so included and celebrated.
Thank you, everyone. Love you.
You're included. This is you, provincial queen.
Provincial queen, oh.
She's here, we are here. We're from the province.
So provincial queens, yes, slay!
Well, thank you, Moi, for being here.
We are very lucky to have you here on
-Drag Den Season Two. -Thank you.
Deja, please describe your poster.
It's burning.
I want to represent our community.
We're not just…
Pass. Kidding!
We're not fully accepted,
but only tolerated.
I feel like if you're gonna accept people,
you're gonna accept people with who they are
and no matter what happens, I'm still here.
Thank you, Deja.
Margaux, please describe your poster.
We have been struggling for so long
and wanting to be included.
We've been fighting for our place at every table.
As LGBT people, I think that there's no hatred,
there is no anger, there's no envy between the colors of the rainbow.
Each one is made to make the others' love more beautiful.
Thank you.
-Beautifully said. -Thank you so much.
Russia Fox.
I have three posters.
-Oh three, of course. -Of course. Of course.
Three posters.
-Sorry, it's a lot. -Okay.
My drawing is not important, but the meaning of my drawing.
Okay.
Poster-making, not a powerpoint presentation, Ma!
There's Slide One.
World peace.
Aside from world wars,
I hope people will accept us as queer.
As we were born as queer, we will also die as one.
-Slide Two. -Environment.
Let's remember,
when nature is gone, humanity can't last.
Unlike nature, which can exist without humans.
-Slide Three. -Family.
I'm a wanna-boy to my family.
Every move, every action at home,
my stepfather would beat me up.
He didn't accept that I'm gay.
My head got shaved,
I got hit, humiliated to other people, while my face was full of blood.
I may get hurt, he may have done horrible things,
there's a God who listens and guides me.
Then she drew like a kindergarten kid,
I don't care. That's my trip, that's my thing.
I'm not meddling with your thing, so don't meddle with mine, sis.
Mrs. Tan.
Until now,
it is still debated whether trans women, trans men can compete in national sports.
And sports with their lived gender.
But who has the right to a ball?
Whether you're a man, woman, trans,
non-binary, whoever you are,
no tricks, the ball is for everyone.
That's all, and thank you very much.
Thank you, ladies.
Let's talk about your themewear.
Feyvah Fatale.
You startled me, bitch.
Werk!
You're so good at your drag
that you don't have to second guess yourself.
So just have the confidence to come up here
and say what you need to say.
Moi.
A critique we've been having throughout this competition
is that you have been kind of playing it safe
and fading into the background.
But tonight, honey,
you had captured our attention.
You've completed the characters right in front of us
And I love that. There was no miss at all.
Take note, NAIA.
Correct, honey.
Very good.
There's one of you I'm supposed to lower the grade because
-it's basketball. -You're in trouble.
Oh no!
I appreciated you. You are creative then…
Hey!
-We ain't doing that today, mama. -Where's the cross?
-Not today.
Deja!
I just put a bunch of stars by your name.
So, good job.
Margaux.
I love how you did something totally different.
I'm noticing that you are just getting more and more confident.
Checkmate, honey. Checkmate.
I think you're the only queen that
-chose an intellectual sport. -Yeah.
-So-- -'Cause I'm the only intellectual queen.
Oh no!
Bullshit. Russia Fox.
I half expected to come up with the whole school.
You are always amazing us.
You have the wow factor.
Sis! You're gonna burn us.
Your performance will really burn down the whole set.
And for me, that's the first time I saw it
in a drag competition, and I'm amazed.
Mrs. Tan.
When a queen comes out and does something similar to you,
you have to make sure that you have the ability to pivot and change.
And make sure that you stand out
and don't let the other queens stand out.
So far in this competition, you've been a standout.
You've been a Mrs. S-tan-d out.
-Okay? -Slay.
Queens, you all did your homework really well.
Now, your next challenge
will definitely open up some core memories from the heart.
The school year is about to come to a close.
But we will not let it pass without giving you a night to remember.
It's junior-senior prom night, bitches!
-Work it, queens! -Yes!
Love it.
Now is your chance to recreate the prom night of your dreams.
Dress up how you wanted to feel like, look like and be like.
Now, go and dress for prom.
Werk it, queens!
-Got it, Ma. -Bye.
-Go inside the washing machine. -Yes!
She's strong!
Hi.
-Ay! -Bullshit!
-Why? -Hi.
Fuck, my ex is there!
Jeez, you love playing around too.
This is my most-awaited part, the JS prom.
The person I invited here is very important to me.
I also want to reclaim the power we lost as queer kids.
This is the moment of our own story.
The way we envision it, the way we imagined it.
Not all queers aspire to marry.
But I know all queers
want to experience a JS prom.
Hey, queens!
-Hey. -Hi.
-Hello, Nicole. -Hello.
So we are with our guest judge today, Andrea Brillantes
who needs no introduction.
Wow! Andrea is so pretty, her face is petite like…
Girl, Lord has His favorites.
Lord, Pura… kidding!
First, please introduce to us your partners for JS prom.
Let's start with Margaux.
This is Gab. He was the one who
helped me get through the stage when I was
vulnerable and quick to fall in love.
-We all have that era. -Yeah.
-He's my hero. -In our fragile era.
Are you the one slapping her with the truth?
Yeah.
-But is it really very platonic? -Oo, very platonic.
Really?
-Yeah. -Okay.
Andrea is hard to convince, she's sensing something else.
I hear it everywhere.
But he knows that I have a crush on him. Like a lot.
I really wanted him to be part of my experience here because
I just know it's an experience of a lifetime.
How about you, Mrs. Tan?
He's Gio.
-Hello. -Hi, Gio.
Oh, he can speak.
What are you? Are you in a courting stage?
Ay!
I feel pretty.
I feel pretty. Hey, queen.
I don't know, about…
I'm stuttering.
That night, I don't know. It felt like he cast a spell on me.
Really?
Gio is a living testament that I can be loved too.
Despite what other people say that
it's impossible because I'm too beautiful.
Gio, what drew your attention to Mrs. Tan?
Because that night,
out of all the performances of the queens,
it was her performance that truly mesmerized me, so…
-Omg! I'm blushing! -So overdramatic, Nicole.
-But why are you not together yet? -Bullshit. Yes.
-Career first. -Yeah. But yeah.
-Ah okay. -Let's see.
-Okay. -I want my first prom experience
to be with someone who likes me.
And I will never trade Gio for any other person.
How about you, Feyvah? Who are you with today?
I'm with my ex.
-The emotional rollercoaster! -Slay!
He's the one that got away.
Oh, so is there a chance to get back together?
Is there? Let's go.
Don't spur anything, I'm happy now.
Kidding!
I don't say that we got sick of each other because we fought a lot.
But it's like we fell out of love in a way.
We still have a connection.
The reason why we still talk to each other is because
-of Diva, our baby girl. -Our dog.
So this is closure?
In a way or I don't know what will happen after this.
I already tried bringing up wanting to get back together.
I'm still in the healing process after a year.
I still look for him in other people… Like that.
Deja, how about you?
-Hi, hello. -introduce us to this man.
This is my uncle.
He's been my boyfriend for four years.
That's ten years for straight couples.
Oh, yeah. Like dog years.
I don't know what to do without him.
Our families know about us.
And I'm so happy that his family accepted us.
I'm just so happy that he is here.
I'm so happy.
You know, like he will see me in my element.
Excelling. It's pure happiness.
-Moi, who's this? -Easy.
Yes. This is my father.
I knew it, you're still a fetus.
Anyway, Nicole, you're taking my spot. Kidding!
I'm so sorry.
We were frenemies back in primary school.
We were compared to one another. They said he's my "decent" version.
Because I am the flamboyant one.
-Then he's the-- -He looks like entering the priesthood.
He's a priest's son.
Just kidding.
There's still a stigma
that if you're a flamboyant queer, you don't deserve respect.
Especially if you're still young.
Russia, so who do you have with you?
My stepfather. Glad he's here. Yes.
From your story earlier, it's slowly coming together.
How close are you this time?
His hate for me, and my hate for him.
That's the complete opposite now.
He's now the one who cares for me, like
"Ryan, have you eaten?" Oh, I spilled my name.
-Oh! Ryan. -Bleep that out!
That explains Russia.
Let's have it dubbed. Russia.
May I ask what crossed your mind that
enlightened you to accept?
I wanted her to finish her studies before.
But she would always chill around. That enraged me.
-That's why. -She deserved it.
-That explains it. -That's the reason.
-There. -Of course, when you're a gay kid,
you're really stubborn.
-The truth came out. -Everything queers went through,
we've always been stubborn especially during my time.
At first,
it was hard to accept because she was the only boy.
But later on, there's nothing else we can do.
Fine, whatever she wants to do, go for it.
Let's just support her.
As a family, you really have a huge heart.
Because you learned to accept love, and completely embrace
the things that are difficult to talk about.
So, we can't wait to hear more of your stories later.
There's nothing more we can do
and besides, we didn't see any trouble from her.
-Yeah. Wow. -Yeah.
I feel better knowing that I forgave someone
I used to be upset with before I pass away.
How will they present their stories
in such a way that it's still very authentic.
Without looking like they worry about the performative side of it.
They just need to be really familiar to the physical movement.
Then the only thing they can think about is the heart and the mind.
So, everything they can
-prepare and have control over, -Yeah. Just polish
-should be polished now. -what needs to be polished.
And just be authentic.
-Yeah. -There.
During this season of the year in the Philippines,
junior and senior high school students look forward to a night of suits,
dresses, cotillion dances, and partying.
JS prom.
Unfortunately queer students don't get to enjoy the prom of their dreams.
They don't get to express themselves fully, dress the way they want to,
or even have that meaningful dance.
Tonight we are re-staging and re-creating a prom with our queens in the spotlight.
A prom that they've always dreamed of.
This is a retelling of their own story of prom.
Let's welcome, Drag Den's prom queens.
Make way for the grand entrance of our prom queens.
Starting off with Feyvah Fatale and her prom date, Janley.
Moi with her bestie and her prom date, Jason.
Margaux and her prom date, Gab.
Russia Fox and her stepfather, Virgil.
Deja and her prom date, Carlo.
Mrs. Tan and her prom date, Gio.
Let the promenade dance begin!
I know women do not usually do this.
Yeah, women.
Since I'm the only Mrs. here,
will you be my Mr. Tan?
Fabulous.
I hope you enjoyed your prom.
Let's talk about your prom outfits.
Feyvah Fatale,
I really thought that your dance was so beautiful together.
-Thank you. -So, great job.
We can feel the love that you have had until now.
So if there's still a chance, why not?
Oh my god.
You still give each other butterflies.
Is this for closure or what?
-Yeah! You sound foolish. -But of course.
-Hey! -I'm crying already, stop it.
Moi and Jason.
I could totally tell that you were like friends
that just agreed to go to prom
because you knew that if you went separately,
you would be competing with each other for the best look.
Among all of the contestants your look is the most cohesive.
I don't know how you do it,
but you always incorporate intellectual things.
And then turn it into something humorous and campy,
so it's not heavy-handed.
So, I really enjoy your performance every time.
Deja, Carlo.
May I see the flowers?
-With the pictures of the two of you. -Yeah. This is my first drag.
And my first competition.
He has always been there for me ever since I started doing drag.
I really liked that we got to see a moment
and it was as if there was no one else here.
It was just the two of you.
What I saw was, you weren't performing at all.
You just let loose and gave all your emotions,
just felt everything.
I'm entirely convinced again. It really feels great to be in love.
I hope you last forever.
Oh, you will. Okay, you said that.
Okay, go.
I hope when you get married,
you'd invite me because I'll do a Sharon Cuneta.
We'll save up first.
Margaux and Gab.
You guys looked like Barbie and Ken up there.
And bitch, this wig! Oh!
You can borrow it after the show.
Oh, yeah. I'll just have to dye a streak into it.
-Okay. -and that will be good.
And your connection is undeniable.
But…
I'm just waiting if ever,
that it's already beyond platonic. I support you. Kidding!
There's definitely a moment.
If ever you develop feelings for one another, go for it.
You're a troublemaker.
I'm feeling giddy.
Your look is exquisite.
I just want to tell you that I'm so proud of you.
Thank you.
Russia Fox and Daddy Virgil.
Russia, I don't know what to say
but you are just absolutely stunning.
This is the true form of Russia Fox.
And I feel like after everything that you have shown us,
you have shown the real you this time.
Like, this is who I am.
Daddy Virgil, thank you that you showed us…
Thank you, too.
…your huge heart.
And I hope everyone who watches this realizes the same.
That before it's too late,
try reconnect and to accept.
And thank you so much for that.
I also want to ask myself
if I chose to dance with my dad, would he take my hand?
I didn't have the chance to ask him
because he's gone.
And to all parents out there,
please allow your children to be happy.
And…
because we only want to be happy and to love.
We're humans too.
So I hope you will let us live and be free.
Virgil, I want to thank you so much
for being here with us
and being here at the side of your stepdaughter.
And we need to see more parents like you.
Mr. and Mrs. Tan.
Congratulations.
-You made it a very memorable prom. -Yes, very.
And we all wish you the best of luck in your future together.
Look at you, Gio.
You look very happy, wow!
So you just reminded us that love is such a great feeling.
So that's why you kept mum when I asked about your status!
You planned it out already!
I am so happy for the both of you.
I hope you never hurt each other.
-What she said. -Remember that.
You all look so promising tonight, prom queens.
Thank you too to your prom kings who shared the dance floor with you.
Queens, thank you so much for sharing a piece of your heart with us.
But I have to say, forgive me again.
Because only one of you will have immunity
from elimination tonight.
Who will it be? Let's find out.
Bagmen!
He's my prom date.
Our first queen is Deja.
Top One or Two is my only goal. Let's manifest with me.
Mrs. Tan.
Here we go again!
Fate has picked me again.
Feyvah Fatale.
I've been preparing myself that, fuck, in any moment, it's my time to leave.
In the tradition of barangayan showdown,
it is now your time to own this prom
with Janine Teñoso's rendition of the song 'Di na Muli.
Let dragdagulan begin!
Back then
Our life was sweet
Full of joy and color
It won't happen again
And the touch of the moment ended
But my voice will not hide
When it passed and I wasn't able to say
Thank you, until I see you again
There are many things that are unnecessary
Please can we lessen Our misunderstandings?
You just don't know You haven't experienced it
I wish you hadn't made Our yesterday difficult
Forgive me, but never again
Your life
Was taken without notice
I whisper to myself
I love you until the end
Ooh, I love you until the end
I love you until the end
If actors have an acting piece,
the power ballad is the acting piece of drag.
Thank you, queens.
The judges and I will deliberate, and so you may go backstage now.
Let the queers come in now, go!
Come on in.
-Hi. -Oh drinks!
Shit, they are in the mood for prom too.
As they should be.
Well, I wish my school experience had been like this, for sure.
Let's talk about Deja.
We know her as like this top performer
that once she's on stage, she just--
something switches on and then there she is.
But it was just all real, you know, tonight.
There were sexy scenes at the hotel but you have a boyfriend?
-Ohh. -A question from queers.
I feel like it's time for you people to know
that I have been in a relationship with Carlo for four years.
But we're in an open relationship.
It's okay to flirt around but with consent.
-Limitations. Yes. -Limitation is the key.
I know this is a competition, but when I see the person enjoying,
that is what's fun to watch, right?
Yeah, we need that because obviously,
we want our queens to regal and stand tall.
We also need to be able to relate to them.
I feel like, watching Deja today,
I really got to know her without her saying anything.
I have never had any affair or sexual relations…
Without him knowing.
…without him knowing.
-That's nice. -For us, is just like,
you know, we are high school lovers.
I'll give credits to Deja, as someone who shares a room with her.
You know that, sis.
To be fair, they never had sex.
Fuck, we're doing it among ourselves.
-Deja, -Next time it's Marlyn and me.
Another standout for me.
Of course, as usual, it is Russia Fox.
She always pulls out all the stops.
She's there thinking out of the box.
-It shows how legendary she is. -Yeah.
-I'm a bottom, bitch. -You're a top.
I'm at the bottom. Bullshit!
Your boobs pumped out a fire and you're at the bottom?
Nothing's permanent. Of course, it's not Christmas everyday.
But Mama Russia always claims that she is at the bottom.
-Come on, you're always in the top spot. -Oh! Jeez.
She would approach me, then tell me,
"Dear, I'm nervous. I'm not too confident
-with my performance." -Oh! Bullshit.
-Stop putting on a show! Right? -True!
Ma, this is not Miss Gay, please be real. Liar!
Welcome to Miss Gay.
Drag Den edition?
Mama, as your daughter, I have the right to tell you this,
You're a fibber!
-Hard! -You're a fibber!
She tends to see a lot of things
and kind of gets lost somewhere.
She is a well-spoken person.
She just needs to channel it and focus it
and give us a nice, direct, concise message.
"Dear, I am only wearing a bodysuit."
But when I saw her backstage, she got more props.
Turned into a table!
Her alibi was, "No, I'm just wearing a bodysuit."
-I'm not dressing up. You, liar bitch. -Yeah, the bodysuit is her alibi.
-you also got a tail. -You know, but--
When they confiscated our phones,
she wanted to do a voluntary exit.
Now Mama, you're still here. So, what's the truth?
I think this is Mama's strategy as we're mostly a young crowd here.
You are manipulating us.
-True. -Bitch, fuck you.
But Ma, sorry to say, we are all smart.
You know, she's treating us like a kid.
Fine, that's your trip. We will just support.
Surprise!
Just surprise.
So look at you. At the bottom. You're at the end.
That's on you. You didn't prepare, you didn't think it through.
So Russia is a revelation.
Slutty, horror,
sexy nurse.
I want to see if she can stand alone without any props.
And during the prom
-she showed us that. -Yeah.
-She didn't say a single word, -Yeah.
and she just came out looking absolutely stunning.
It makes me curious to see more of her just being her.
-Yes. -Yeah.
Mrs. Tan, you think you're in trouble tonight?
I'm not confident with my themewear.
Deja and I are similar.
And Deja is better than me in themewear, I'm honest with that.
As a competitive girl,
if I knew that I had the same outfit with this girl,
I would level it up, think of another gimmick.
But it was just so basic for me.
I know how she is,
she refuses to be outwitted.
And I hope she recovers and do better.
You both did tennis.
She was supposed to use the one you used.
Tan, tan, tan-nis across the board.
I became transparent to you
when I found out that you will do tennis.
But why didn't you become transparent to me?
Wait sis, why?
That's why I'm checking on you.
Yeah, I didn't get to tell you because
I don't know why I did not tell you.
-Am I a threat? -Not really.
But why would you ask that?
Because I'm surprised too.
That, you know, you failed to tell me that.
Sis, I'm performing first. I'm saying this.
Failing to tell you is my mistake.
So I apologize for that.
Girl, you know that I love you.
I know. And you know that I love you too, sis.
Mrs. Tan has been doing very well each round.
So to see her falter a little bit,
is tough for us because she is very talented.
So she cannot slack at this point in the competition.
-So who do you think -Shit.
-will go home and should go home tonight? -Fuck.
Mama Russia?
My daughter 'cause her act was kinda weak.
Just a little bit, I guess.
Feyvah Fatale.
She was messy.
During themewear, in terms of performance
especially knowing Feyvah, how she came from day one
and she knows how to interact even with her own mistakes.
Her speech also, I can see her like second-guessing
everything she's doing and everything she's saying.
I know you had a win,
but after that win, it's like your performance declined.
When the queens came out,
I've forgotten about her already.
But Feyvah was so beautiful.
I agree. She's absolutely stunning.
She's been stunning this whole time.
But now, it's coming to these little details.
I was starting to notice some of the parts of a drag queen
that you need to polish up.
I know you could have done something better.
And I know that you worked hard for your look today.
But among all of us your look was the weakest.
What are we thinking about Margaux?
Actually, I really loved her in the themewear.
But here in the prom I think she didn't really
stand out for me tonight.
Margaux has exquisite taste,
when it comes to her looks from head to toe.
But I didn't see Margaux tonight.
You told me, would you bargain? I wouldn't.
Because if you see someone who deserves to stay in the competition.
Choose them.
There wasn't like a solid storyline to follow
with any of their gestures or body language.
They were having their moments together,
it was very awkward in a way.
The dance wasn't really quite going well,
but it wasn't-- It didn't seem like it was on purpose.
-Yeah. -You know.
I'm also anxious for myself
but I don't wanna go home, so I need to stay.
I did not travel 300 miles
-just to go home in the fifth episode. -Yes.
Unlike what Moi and Jason did,
-like they really played that. -Yeah.
Who also did the friendship angle.
Yeah, who was able to create a story.
And from each moment as they came down the stage,
it was like another little moments that they were creating.
Yeah, I mean, I don't talk a lot,
but when I talk, I make sure my words have substance.
-And you're iconic. -Yeah.
Because you put the lit
in il-lit-erate.
Yes.
How did you like the dragdagulan?
If looking at the heart of the song, it was Deja who
caught my emotions without so many gimmicks.
Lip sync-wise, I like Mrs. Tan.
I know Mrs. Tan a theater queen.
So, she's probably adding elements to boost her performance.
And it feels great to emote under the confetti.
Yeah, she's very captivating when she's a performer.
But so as Deja.
She got into that raw emotion.
At the very end she was on her knees,
and I really felt the desperation and the emotion in that part.
The true competitor should stay in the competition.
Correct.
For me, the true competitor must be here.
Because in Drag Den we don't just look for the weakest,
the strongest.
We also look for the most deserving of a win.
-Yeah. -Okay.
Thank you so much, queens.
Thank you so much for drinking here, backstage.
And now, time to return to the main stage
because it is not over yet.
Happy?
Well, I think it's time for us now to crown tonight's prom queen.
Queens, you have all poured your hearts out
and with that, the Drag Cartel is so proud of you.
Thank you, Shewarma.
It's so good to have you back here at Drag Den.
Thank you, mother.
And Andrea Brillantes.
Thank you so much for coming here
and witnessing all our glorious queens.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you.
The winner of the dragdagulan will get immunity
from elimination for tonight's round.
Tonight's dragdagulan winner is…
Mrs. Tan.
Fucking shit.
Slay.
Are you going to keep the immunity for yourself
or are you going to give it to one of your fellow queens?
Are you going to keep it or gay-ve it?
I'm…
currently nervous with my personal rankings
but
I'm stubborn,
and I think I want to save one of my fellow queens.
All right.
My gut is telling me to give away my immunity.
Because I know I have a sister who needs the immunity.
Girl, there's a chance you will go home.
Will the following three queens please step forward?
Russia Fox,
Deja,
and Moi.
You are the top-scoring queens this round,
so you're graduating with honors.
Bullshit.
But the valedictorian of this class
and the prom queen is…
Deja.
Oh my god.
Slay.
-Slay. -Fuck.
Oh my god.
Shit, where's my boyfriend? My god. This moment is for us.
You have won ₱20,000.
Slay!
And the title of prom queen.
Love it!
I was very nervous because the queens were looking at me.
Because I got two wins already.
Keep up. Keep up, girls, you know.
Deja, Moi, Russia,
you were all safe to leave.
In the next rounds I'm up for competing and outshining them.
I'm here to annoy you, queens!
Mrs. Tan.
As the winner of the dragdagulan,
You chose to give away your immunity.
I will go with someone
who has my bok… bok.
Who also has my back.
It won't be me.
So there.
I will give my fucking immunity to my sis, Margaux.
Congratulations, Margaux. You have immunity for this round.
You are safe from elimination.
I would like to decline.
I would like not to accept that immunity.
Oh no.
-She declined. -Is that allowed?
Sis.
She doesn't want to accept. Give it to me.
I'm sorry.
I have been at the bottom for quite some time now.
But it doesn't mean that if I'm not doing well in this competition,
I'm not going to do well outside.
The one who deserves to be here
in this competition more than I do is Feyvah.
This is the first time that you stumbled.
And I believe in you so much.
I'm gonna have to step down.
I love you.
Feyvah,
do you have anything to say to Margaux?
Wait, I'm speechless right now.
If that's your decision, I won't disappoint you.
I will fight for this.
I just can't.
I just can't see any of these girls go home.
I'm sorry, Manila.
But it's really an honor to be here.
It really is.
This show does not define me or anyone in this competition.
Margaux, I will never ever waste this chance you've given me.
Thank you so much for giving me your spot in this competition
Sis, I love you.
Always and forever,
Say it with me, Manila.
Clean, sturdy,
and pleasant-smelling.
Margaux.
You may have been eliminated,
I'll lig-walk with you.
Not that I am bragging,
but I think I've already made a name in the drag industry,
with Wigs by Margaux.
I don't know, I'm not pretending to be a saint,
but you should give way to the young ones, because me,
I have a broad perspective.
You do not only do amazing hair,
you're not only a fabulous drag queen,
but you are just such a wonderful person.
And what you did there for your sisters
is proof that you are a true queen.
We're so honored that you were here with us at Drag Den.
And we can't wait to see what you have in store.
Thank you so much.
I don't think my journey here at Drag Den was wasted.
Because at the same time I've resonated well with the girls.
I connected with new people that I know,
in the long run, I will work with.
Manila,
please,
treat these queens nicely.
They're so good.
I mean, I'm not saying this for TV, but they are really good.
Good of heart, good of character.
And I'm really, really grateful,
really, really grateful.
It's a humbling experience for me.
You are not always the best, not the strongest.
I just wanted to show who I am and what I am to the viewers.
You, Feyvah.
Sis, I sacrificed for you!
You have your sister's blessings.
And sis, best of luck.
Discrimination, bullying, harassment, and abuse
because of SOGIE - Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression -
is rampant in schools
because of the lack of policies that protect queer students.
Sadly, a lot of these hostilities come from the school administration themselves,
like not allowing trans students to wear gender-affirming school uniforms.
And worse, forbidding queer teens
from dancing with their same-sex partners in prom.
Robbing them of that once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This is not right, and this has to change.
After all, students, regardless of their SOGIE,
deserve the same love and care from their so-called second home.
#PinoyTraditions
Class dismissed.
We will play the Hanasht Game.
She said, ooh, ah, ooh.
How do you advise Nena on aging?
Apo Whang Od is an elderly woman, but she is addressed as apo, or grandchild.
Bullshit.
Does Hidilyn dress like this?
Why single out and criticize only my outfit?
-‘Cause those are huge boobs. -̀Is this rude or offensive?
-Yes or no? -Yes or no?!
-Yes or no? -Yes!
Tonight's dragdagulan is different.
No one will win immunity.
Tonight is a double elimination night.
And the first queen to enter the top three is…
Wait a sec.
If I get eliminated, I don't want to leave.
I refuse to leave.