Get ready, world—because Marina Summers is bringing the heat of a true Filipina winner this summer! As the runner-up of Drag Race Philippines: Season 1, Marina is breaking barriers as the first queen from the franchise to compete internationally, joining the second season of Drag Race: UK vs the World.
In the very first episode, Marina wasted no time in proving herself a formidable contender, clinching the episode’s first victory with her dazzling performance in the talent show. Adding her own unique flair into the popular Filipino anthem ‘Amakabogera’ by Maymay Entrata, she transformed it into a powerful statement about her Filipino heritage. With an entrance line that boldly declared, ‘Let’s give these colonizers the chop!’, Marina commanded attention and left her fellow queens in awe of her polished elegance from head to toe.
Marina’s dominance didn’t stop after the first episode; she has continued to leave a mark on the competition, impressing the panel of judges consistently. Her prowess was highlighted when she secured another victory in the episodes featuring the challenging girl-group challenge and dancing challenge, a back-to back win for the Filipina Winnah. With each consistently dominant showing in her performance, Marina has solidified her position as a frontrunner of the season, showing her talent, creativity, and undeniable star quality, leaving her competitors and viewers alike in awe of her remarkable abilities.
Setting the bar high for fellow Filipino Drag Artists
Marina’s presence is hot; you can’t deny that the summer season is truly here. Her undeniable presence in the drag scene, where she constantly raises the bar to elevate and represent what Filipino drag is meant to be shown in the world.
Incorporating Filipino art into her drag elevates what can be anticipated in Pinoy drag. Not just in terms of fashion, but notably her stage presence and performance, which essentially reflect what Pinoy drag has always been—a fierce performance that audiences eagerly anticipate watching.
As she trailblazes Pinoy drag to the world, her art has contributed significantly to how Pinoy drag is perceived globally. She constantly raises the bar, demonstrating how it should be done.
In a short interview, she was very supportive of her fellow Filipino drag queens and expressed how she carries the weight of representing Pinoy drag internationally.
Dearest rupaul, love marina
With her career skyrocketing internationally, it cannot be denied that she is at the top of the drag artist hierarchy in the country, exerting significant influence on everyone. From her sickening looks and unfazeable wit to her fierce confidence in every performance, she has captured the hearts of many.
This prompted her to carry both pride and pressure simultaneously, yet she remains grateful that the love she receives is as warm as the summer season.
“I will continue making you proud, and I will never shortchange you”, Marina told Zeen.
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As the first queen from the Philippine franchise of Drag Race to compete internationally, everyone was astounded by the opportunity she had to be seen by RuPaul, who we all know holds immense influence in popularizing drag worldwide.
Whenever she receives critiques during the second season of Drag Race: UK vs The World Season 2, the panel of judge’s words resonate deeply with Filipino audiences.
While hopes remain high for Marina to continue her impressive performance on the show, she also has a message for RuPaul.
“Dear kung hindi mo pa ako pinanalo this year, ewan ko na lang”, she jokingly said.
The season may not be over yet, but anticipation is mounting for Marina to advance into the top four of the competition. This marks a significant milestone for the first Filipina queen from the Drag Race Philippines franchise to compete internationally.
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