Drag Race Philippines season 1


The first season of Drag Race Philippines premiered on August 17, 2022. The cast was announced on July 27, 2022. The winner of the first season of Drag Race Philippines was Precious Paula Nicole, with Marina Summers as the runner-up.
Casting occurred in middle 2021 with production starting in early 2022. On July 12, 2022, actor, comedian, and drag queen Paolo Ballesteros was confirmed as the host and main judge. On July 20, 2022, RuPaul's Drag Race season 4 and All Stars season 6 contestant Jiggly Caliente and television personality and impersonator KaladKaren were confirmed as main judges. And lastly, on August 11, 2022, photographer BJ Pascual, fashion designer Rajo Laurel and actor and comedian Jon Santos were announced as the alternating judges for the season. The winner of the season received a cash prize of ₱1,000,000, a years supply of makeup from ONE/SIZE cosmetics and a crown and scepter.
The season consisted of ten episodes ranging from the 70 to 90 minute mark.

Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
ContestantAgeHometownOutcome
Precious Paula Nicole35Daet, Camarines Norte
Marina Summers26Makati, Metro Manila
Eva Le Queen33Marikina, Metro Manila3rd place
Xilhouete34Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija3rd place
Minty Fresh31Quezon City, Metro Manila5th place
Brigiding29Mandaluyong, Metro Manila6th place
Viñas DeLuxe25San Jose del Monte, Bulacan7th place
Lady Morgana30Davao City, Davao del Sur8th place
Turing29Cainta, Rizal9th place
Gigi Era38Melbourne, Australia10th place
Corazon34Bolinao, Pangasinan11th place
Prince25Calumpit, Bulacan12th place

Notes:

Lip syncs

Legend:

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 3:
  • Moophs
Episode 4 and 5:
  • Douglas Nierras
Episode 6:
  • Jojie Dingcong
Episode 10:

Episodes