The tides are turning, the werk room doors are opening, and a new batch of queens is ready to serve charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent as “Drag Race Philippines” Season 4 unveils its cast ahead of its September 25 premiere.
The fourth season introduces a dozen queens who are set to compete for the crown, bringing their own brands of drag, performance, fashion, and Filipino flair to the competition. Their identities were revealed on Wednesday, August 26, through a dramatic underwater-themed video featuring resident host Paolo Ballesteros in a mermaid-inspired look.
The Season 4 lineup includes Andy Crocker, Bhorj Gum, Bombalicious Eklaver, Dixxxy Decoy, Ghulli Ghush, Katana, Manza, Maureen Biology, Merckz, Taylor Sheesh, and Valeria Ortega, alongside Misua, who was part of the season’s cast but passed away in April while filming the show.
The underwater reveal gives the upcoming season a distinctly fantastical flavor, with Ballesteros welcoming the queens as they make their entrances against an aquatic backdrop. From the names alone, the cast promises plenty of personality—and if the previous seasons are any indication, the werk room will not be short on drama, shade, sickening runway moments, and lip-sync showdowns.
Misua’s inclusion adds a particularly poignant dimension to the new season. The late drag artist’s appearance in the cast announcement serves as a reminder that Season 4 will also carry a deeply personal story as viewers watch her journey unfold on the show.
The identities of the Season 4 judges have yet to be announced as of this writing, leaving another major question hanging over the upcoming competition.
“Drag Race Philippines” is the Philippine franchise of the global “RuPaul’s Drag Race” phenomenon. The local edition has previously crowned Precious Paula Nicole in Season 1, Captivating Katkat in Season 2, and Maxie Andreison in Season 3.
The franchise was renewed for a fourth season in October 2025 following the success of its spinoff, “Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale,” which crowned Brigiding as its winner.
Now, with a fresh crop of queens ready to enter the spotlight, the race for the next Philippine drag superstar is officially underway.
The crown is up for grabs. The werk room is waiting. And Season 4 is ready to make a splash.
