Drag artists Maxie Andreison and Viñas Deluxe have been cast to alternate in the role of Trisha Echevarria in the upcoming stage production "Die Beautiful The Musical," The IdeaFirst Company announced on Monday, June 15.

The musical is based on the award-winning 2016 Filipino film "Die Beautiful," originally headlined by Paolo Ballesteros.

The film received critical acclaim and multiple honors, including recognition from Gawad Urian, the Metro Manila Film Festival, and the Tokyo International Film Festival.

"For the musical, the role will require an artist who can navigate comedy and drama, deliver powerful vocals, and embody Trisha's journey with truth, charisma, and emotional depth," director Tuxqs Rutaquio added.

“Bringing Trisha to life on stage requires a rare kind of magic,” writer Jun Robles Lana said.

Maxie Andreison, winner of Drag Race Philippines Season 3, described the casting as a major comeback in her theater career.

“Balik teatro pagkatapos ng 13 years. Salamat panginoon sa pagkakataon” she wrote in a Facebook post.

Viñas Deluxe also shared her emotional reaction on social media, recalling how the original film inspired her drag career.

“Omgg ito na! Nainspire ako maging [drag queen] noong napanood ko si Mama Pao sa TV,” she wrote, adding that she used to recreate Paolo Ballesteros’ makeup looks from Die Beautiful.

Auditions for the production were opened earlier this year.

The musical is scheduled to premiere live in June 2027 at the Proscenium Theater.