After weeks of grueling challenges, Brigiding was named the first-ever drag superstar of ‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale,’ besting 11 of her fellow drag queens in the Philippines and different parts of the world.
Brigiding was announced as the winner of the reality show’s finale episode on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where she was crowned at the end of a viewing party in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The Mandaluyong-based drag queen started her ‘Drag Race’ journey in the show’s first season, where she finished sixth.
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– Drag Scene PH (@DragScenePH) October 15, 2025
Brigiding returned to the inaugural edition of ‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ with a vengeance and went on to have a successful run throughout the competition. She earned a total of three RuBadges after winning in the Rusical, Snatch Game and Rumix challenges.
‘Learning is the new winning. Don’t be afraid to share your story [to those who need it] and not give up on your dreams, because dreams don’t expire,’ she said in her acceptance speech. ‘Drag Race Philippines’ season one alum Viñas DeLuxe was named the runner-up of the competition.
Other competing queens included Arizona Brandy, Suki Doll, Khianna, Yuhua, Siam Phusri, Bernie, Kitty Space, Ivory Glaze, Sum Ting Wong and Madame Yoko.
The first edition of ‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ featured ‘Drag Race’ alums from the Philippines, Canada, the US, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand (Down Under), the UK and Belgique.