11 queens vie for crown in 3rd season of ‘Drag Race PH’

Paolo Ballesteros (center) with Season 3s 11 contestants --PHOTO COURTESY OF WORLD OF WONDER

Following the resounding success of Seasons 1 and 2 of “Drag Race Philippines,” this acclaimed showcase of Pinoy drag excellence returns with a third season featuring 11 of the fiercest, most fabulous Filipino drag artists from all over the world.

The queens are set to compete in new challenges, dazzling runways and more. HBO Asia Originals’ “Drag Race Philippines” Season 3 will premiere on Aug. 7 worldwide on WOW Presents Plus and HBO Go in the Philippines, with Paolo Ballesteros returning as series host alongside “Drag Race” alum Jiggly Caliente and actress and TV personality KaladKaren returning to their judges’ seats.

Also returning on Aug. 7 is the series’ official after-show, “Drag Race Philippines: Untucked.” Both the main show and “Untucked” will air at 7 p.m. in the Philippines and will primarily be in English with some portions in Tagalog.

The 11 queens competing for the title of the Philippines’ Next Drag Superstar are: Angel, John Fedellaga, JQuinn, Khianna, Maxie, Myx Chanel, Popstar Bench, Tita Baby, Versex, Yudipota and Zymba Ding.

“Drag Race Philippines” is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series.

You can revisit the first two seasons and catch the Season 3 premiere on HBO Go in the Philippines and WOW Presents Plus Worldwide.