Queen energy literally reigned the penultimate episode of “Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale” as the remaining four contestants cemented their status as the Final Four.
Three Filipina queens -Divine Diva sisters Vinas Deluxe and Brigiding of “Drag Race Philippines” Season 1, and Arizona Brandy of the following season – were joined by the sole international queen remaining, Suki Doll of “Drag Race Canada” Season 2.
The ninth episode of “Slaysian Royale” saw the four drag queens amp up their performances in the Music Video Challenge featuring the song “High Time” by Reyn4 (pronounced as “reyna”).
Reyn4, the first all-Filipina girl group launched by World of Wonder, features the three “Drag Race Philippines” winners Precious Paula Nicole (the last Divine Diva), Captivating Katkat, and Maxie Andreison as well as Season 1 runner-up and “Drag Race UK vs. The World” finalist Marina Summers.
The group assisted the contestants in making their music video additions while Marina served as the episode’s guest judge alongside “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind, the franchise’s first East Asian winner as she is part-Taiwanese.
Suki Doll and Vinas Deluxe had issues shooting the music itself while Arizona Brandy and Brigiding slayed the challenge.
Meanwhile, for the fashion runway bearing an awards night theme, Viñas Deluxe wowed the judges with a campy big mouth ensemble accompanied by her witty makeshift trophy that truly showed her brand as the Pambansang Bunganga.
It was Brigiding however who came out on top to win a third Ru Badge, the most of the season, capped by an elegant celestial look embodying her “brightest star” brand.
After Arizona was declared safe and a finalist with Brigiding, Viñas and Suki were pitted against each other for a heartfelt lip sync battle to the song “Power” by Morisette Amon.
Host Paolo Ballesteros called a double shantay for Viñas and Suki, handing their places in the “Slaysian Royale) finale which will air on October 15.
Adonis Production House will be holding a special “slaygendary” finale viewing party featuring over 25 drag queens and an afterparty with 10 of the 12 “Slaysian Royale” contestants.