The drag community celebrated uniqueness, talent, and Asian excellence with BingoPlus as Asia crowned the first-ever Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale winner during the finale watch party held on October 15 in Taguig City.
This season holds historical significance for the Asian drag community as it featured Filipino queens competing alongside other Asian queens from various Drag Race franchises. From 12 Filipino and international contestants, the competition narrowed down to four finalists—Drag Race Philippines Season 1 queens Brigiding and Viñas Deluxe, Drag Race Philippines Season 2 runner-up Arizona Brandy, and Drag Race Canada Season 2 contestant Suki Doll—vying for the coveted title.
The Philippines’ leading digital entertainment platform, BingoPlus, made the first Slaysian season even more special by introducing mini and maxi challenges with cash prizes, culminating in a grand cash reward of ₱2 million for the winner.
During the watch party, BingoPlus lit up the night with performances from its brand mascot Bing-Bing and official girl group, the Bing Girls. The event also featured interactive games with exclusive prizes, while attendees received free BingoPlus merchandise, adding to the fun and prideful vibes.
The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the first Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale winner. In the final episode, the top four queens showcased their talents, with Brigiding and Viñas Deluxe emerging as the top two. The two finalists then went head-to-head in a lip-sync battle for the crown, with Brigiding ultimately taking home the title. Meanwhile, Suki Doll was crowned as the Miss Congeniality of the season.
In an exclusive interview, Brigiding shared her gratitude and excitement for the win. “It feels special. Wala ito sa imagination ko that this is gonna happen. Sobrang grateful ako na ito yung pinuntahan ng career ko—from Season 1 to being the Slaysian Royale Queen today,” she said.
Reflecting on her journey, Brigiding shared that she approached this season with a more relaxed mindset, choosing to enjoy each episode as it came. Rather than worrying about future challenges, she focused on what was immediately ahead—preparing for each task and doing her best. Realizing that overthinking only led to anxiety, she embraced the process one step at a time.
Brigiding also expressed her appreciation for BingoPlus and shared her hope for more responsible play among its users. “BingoPlus, thank you for choosing Drag Race Philippines and believing in the show. I hope more players become responsible in playing online games,” she added.
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