“DRAG Race Philippines” season 3 queens have been announced. Now, it is time for the guest judges to be RuVealed!
In a 2 min 35 sec “supertrailer,” the Philippine franchise of the Emmy Award-winning series unveiled that Megastar Sharon Cuneta will be one of the forthcoming season’s guest judges, alongside other Kapamilya stars Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, Angeline Quinto, Janella Salvador and Kyle Echarri.
“Natutuwa ako sa representation ng Pinoy,” said Cuneta.
Cantiveros, meanwhile, was seen drawing laughter from the judges’ panel when she said, “This is her day. Bakit hindi ka maglayas?”
Salvador, who starred in the 2022 superhero series “Darna,” appeared onstage wearing green contact lenses and a snake eyeliner. The 26-year-old actress’ look seemed to draw inspiration from serpent queen Valentina, her role in the series.
Magdangal, known for popularizing butterfly clips in the ‘90s, strutted the stage in an all-fuchsia ensemble adorned with shimmering butterflies.
“Jolina Magdangal, the cultural icon you are,” a netizen said on X (formerly Twitter).
Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel and “Drag Race Philippines” first winner Precious Paula Nicole will also join the panel of judges.
TV personality and host Kaladkaren and drag queen Jiggly Caliente will reprise their roles as permanent judges in “Drag Race Philippines’” third season, along with Paolo Ballesteros, also known as Mama Pao, as host.
The trailer also featured celebrity photographer BJ Pascual, fashion designer Rajo Laurel, and comedian Jon Santos, who all served as rotating judges in the past two seasons.
What viewers say
The revelation of the guest judges for “Drag Race Philippines” season 3 hyped drag fans, with several saying they are “seated.”
With these guest judges, a fan expected the forthcoming season of the reality competition series to be pulled off well.
While some netizens questioned the list of guest judges, others believe that these celebrities were chosen for a reason.
One social media user said Gabriel, a fashion designer, may be put as a guest judge in the design challenge; Echarri, an actor, in the acting challenge; Quinto, an OPM singer, in the girl group challenge; and Cuneta, an actress-singer, in the branding challenge or the rusical challenge.
Another netizen said they expect to see Magdangal during the girl group challenge, Cantiveros in the roast challenge, Salvador in the acting challenge, and Precious Paula Nicole in the final episode.
What to expect
Eleven drag queens will compete to be the next drag superstar in the third season of “Drag Race Philippines.”
They are Angel, John Fedellaga, J Quinn, Khianna, Maxie, Myx Chanel, Popstar Bench, Tita Baby, Versex, Yudipota, and Zymba Ding.
The trailer, which featured drag queens challenging one another onstage with their energetic performances and unique outfits (even confronting each other backstage), said the new season promises to be “the best season yet” as it brings in “lots of catfights” and “Pinoy drag excellence.”
“Thirsty for more? We will give you more alarma!” said Ballesteros.
The second edition of “Drag Race Philippines” saw Captivating Katkat besting 11 other drag queens to succeed Precious Paula Nicole.
