Drag Den season 1 explained

Season Number:1
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Host:Manila Luzon
Judges:
Num Contestants:8
Winner:Naia
Runner Up:
  • Shewarma
  • Maria Cristina
Num Episodes:8
Network:Amazon Prime Video

The first season of Drag Den premiered on 8 December 2022, through Amazon Prime Video.[1] The premiere season showcased a total of eight contestants competing for the title of the "First Filipino Drag Supreme".

Casting calls for the first season were opened in August 2021, and the cast was officially revealed in a teaser trailer in November 2022. The season also welcomed its first openly trans woman contestant, Barbie-Q. The winner of the season received a cash prize of ₱1,000,000, a one-year makeup supply from Téviant Beauty cosmetics, a one-year contract with Avignon Clinic, and a three-year management contract with CS Entertainment.[2] The first season was won by Naia, with Shewarma and Maria Cristina as runners-up.[3] [4]

Production

In July 2021, RuPaul's Drag Race alumna Manila Luzon exclusively told Entertainment Weekly about an upcoming project she is up to host and judge. Luzon said, "I'm excited that we're going to create an opportunity similar to [what] RuPaul and World of Wonder have given to me."[5] The upcoming show is not affiliated with RuPaul's Drag Race or its production company, World of Wonder.[6]

On 16 August 2021, Luzon partnered with TikTok and announced a casting call for the reality competition show.[7] [8] The deadline for the casting call ended on 31 August 2020. After the casting call announcement for Drag Den, RuPaul announced a casting call for Drag Race Philippines. Many fans called this announcement from RuPaul and World of Wonder: "foul" and "shade".[9] A year later, Drag Race Philippines started to premiere in August 2022. Jiggly Caliente (presented as a judge) addressed the situation with Digital Spy saying, "There is definitely no rivalry because Manila knew about me doing Drag Race, and I knew about her doing Drag Den."[10]

Format

Contestants are instructed to participate in two challenges in the series. In both challenges, the judges will critique based on both challenges and choose their winner. The episode's winner will enter a battle with their chosen opponent, named the Dragdagulan, involving a wrecking ball. The winner of the battle will gain an advantage for the next episode; the opponent will not be eliminated and will continue in the competition.[11]

Promotion

After the series' long hiatus, the show's social media posted an update with the caption saying, "#justwokeup".[12] Many people speculated that the show is yet to come sooner.[13] On 16 November 2022, an official teaser was revealed with Manila Luzon sitting on a throne in the dark.[14]

On 17 November 2022, eight contestants were shown in the new trailer heading down the runway.[15] Sassa Gurl, Nicole Cordoves, and Manila Luzon, who served as the competition's main judges, all made appearances in the same trailer.[16] Additionally, it revealed the official premiere date, which is slated for 8 December 2022, and will be available through Amazon Prime Video.[17] On 30 November 2022, an official series trailer debuted, showcasing the candidates taking part in challenges while being judged, as well as the first challenge from the season premiere.[18] It was revealed in the same official teaser that Catriona Gray will serve as a guest judge on the premiere of Drag Den.[19] Luzon was recently signed with Warner Music Philippines, and announced the theme song for the series that is set to release on 2 December 2022.[20] [21]

Contestants

On 17 November 2022, throughout the show's social media, they presented "Manila by Night" where they showed promotional images of their contestants' looks.[22] This was a nod to the controversial Philippine film, Manila by Night (1980), directed by Ishmael Bernal. The series also welcomed its first openly trans woman contestant, Barbie-Q.[23] Ages, names, and cities stated are at the time of filming.[24]

Contestant! scope="col"
AgeHometownOutcome
Naia26Las Piñas, Metro Manila
Shewarma22Pateros, Metro Manila
Maria Cristina28Bulacan, Central Luzon
Barbie-Q35Quezon City, Metro Manila4th place
Lady Gagita29Davao City, Davao del Sur5th place
Aries Night24Antipolo, Rizal6th place
O-A24Parañaque, Metro Manila7th place
Pura Luka Vega32Manila, Metro Manila8th place

Contestant progress

Legend:

Contestant! scope="col" colspan="7"
Episode
1[25] 2[26] 3[27] 4[28] 5[29] 6[30] 8[31]
NaiaSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWinner
ShewarmaTOPSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFERunner-up
Maria CristinaSAFETOPSAFESAFESAFERunner-up
Barbie-QSAFESAFESAFESAFEGuest
Lady GagitaSAFESAFESAFESAFEGuest
Aries NightSAFESAFESAFETOPGuest
O-ASAFESAFESAFESAFEGuest
Pura Luka VegaSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEGuest

Rankings

Rank! colspan="6" scope="col"
RoundFinal RankingTotal Points
123456
1ShewarmaMaria CristinaMaria Cristina
Barbie-Q		Lady GagitaO-A
Aries Night		Barbie-Q
Aries Night		Maria Cristina
Naia
Shewarma		rowspan="3"
2Lady GagitaNaiaShewarma
3O-AAries NightNaiaMaria CristinaNaiaNaia
4Maria CristinaPura Luka VegaPura Luka Vega
Shewarma		NaiaPura Luka VegaShewarmaBarbie-Q90.2
5Pura Luka VegaLady GagitaPura Luka VegaBarbie-QO-ALady Gagita90.14
6Aries NightBarbie-QLady GagitaBarbie-QLady GagitaLady GagitaAries Night87.53
7Barbie-QShewarmaO-AO-AShewarmaMaria CristinaO-A87.43
8NaiaO-AAries NightAries NightMaria CristinaPura Luka VegaPura Luka Vega87.2

Guest judges

Guest judges are known as the "Drag Enforcer" in the series. Guest judges are listed in chronological order.

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but not judge on the main stage.

Episode 8:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drag Den Philippines to premiere on Prime Video tomorrow . 7 December 2022 . 7 December 2022 . . 7 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207201208/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/videos/2022/12/7/Drag-Den-Philippines-to-premiere-on-Prime-Video-tomorrow.html . dead .
  2. Web site: 'Drag Den PH' Teases Fans in New BTS Photos for Season 2 . 17 July 2023 . 1 December 2023 . BLTai . en-US .
  3. Web site: Tunac . Hermes Joy . Naia is the first-ever Drag Supreme of 'Drag Den Philippines' . 26 January 2023 . 26 January 2023 . . 26 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230126132540/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/858741/Naia-is-the-first-ever-drag-supreme-of-drag-den-philippines/story/?amp . live .
  4. Web site: Mallorca . Hannah . Naia named as first-ever 'Drag Supreme' in 'Drag Den Philippines' . 26 January 2023 . 26 January 2023 . Inquirer Entertainment . en-US . 26 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230126131600/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/483237/Naia-or-brian-black-named-as-first-ever-drag-supreme-in-drag-den-philippines . live .
  5. Nolfi . Joey . 'Drag Race' queen Manila Luzon says new 'Drag Den' series will 'take over the world' . 21 July 2021 . 16 November 2022 . . en . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117040159/https://ew.com/tv/manila-luzon-drag-den-season-1-preview/ . live .
  6. Web site: James . Michael . Drag Race Star Manila Luzon to host new drag TV show . 28 July 2021 . 17 November 2022 . . en-AU . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117034706/https://qnews.com.au/drag-race-star-manila-luzon-to-host-new-drag-show/ . live .
  7. Web site: Digital: Drag Den Philippines with Manila Luzon kicks off auditions on TikTok . 31 August 2021 . 17 November 2022 . Adobo Magazine Online . en-US . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117162929/https://www.adobomagazine.com/digital-news/digital-drag-den-philippines-with-manila-luzon-kicks-off-auditions-on-tiktok/ . live .
  8. Web site: Manila Luzon Wants To See You Get Your Drag On for Drag Den Philippines! . 27 August 2021 . 17 November 2022 . . en-US . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117164425/https://www.clickthecity.com/time-out/article/103246/manila-luzon-wants-to-see-you-get-your-drag-on-for-drag-den-philippines/ . live .
  9. Web site: Baska . Maggie . Manila Luzon speaks out after Drag Race fans call shade on RuPaul . 17 August 2021 . 17 November 2022 . . en-GB . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117034706/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/08/17/drag-race-philippines-manila-luzon/ . live .
  10. Web site: Anderton . Joe . Opie . David . Drag Race Philippines judge addresses rivalry with fellow legend . 20 August 2022 . 17 November 2022 . . en-GB . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117034656/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a40946258/drag-race-philippines-jiggly-manila-rivalry/ . live .
  11. Web site: Franco . Kai . Dissecting "Drag Den": The Road to be the First-Ever Filipino Drag Supreme . 28 December 2022 . 12 December 2023 . Wonder .
  12. Web site: 'Just woke up': 'Drag Den Philippines' hints at release . 14 September 2022 . 17 November 2022 . . en-US . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117034657/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/drag-den-philippines-hints-at-release/ . live .
  13. Web site: #JustWokeUp: After long pause, 'Drag Den Philippines' teases arrival . 13 September 2022 . 16 November 2022 . . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117054730/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/13/22/justwokeup-drag-den-philippines-teases-arrival . live .
  14. Web site: Tunac . Hermes . 'Drag Den Philippines' drops teaser featuring Manila Luzon, announces release date . 16 November 2022 . 17 November 2022 . . en . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117034657/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/851608/drag-den-philippines-drops-teaser-featuring-manila-luzon-announces-release-date/story/ . live .
  15. Web site: Colcol . Erwin . Get Set! Here's the Cast of the Manila Luzon-Starring "Drag Den Philippines" . 19 November 2022 . 22 November 2022 . Preview Philippines . 22 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221122001209/https://www.preview.ph/culture/drag-den-philippines-contestan-a2248-20221120-src-spot . live .
  16. Web site: Antonio . Josiah . Nicole Cordoves, Sassaa Gurl join 'Drag Den PH' judges' panel . 17 November 2022 . 17 November 2022 . . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117050558/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/17/22/nicole-cordoves-sassa-gurl-join-drag-den-ph-judges-panel . live .
  17. Web site: Samonte . Jujiin . Drag Den Finally Has A Birth Date . 17 November 2022 . 21 November 2022 . Mega Drag . en-US . 22 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221122001206/https://mega.onemega.com/drag-den-birth-date/ . live .
  18. Nolfi . Joey . Watch the first 'Drag Den' trailer with 'Drag Race' icon Manila Luzon . 30 November 2022 . 30 November 2022 . . en . 30 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221130182248/https://ew.com/tv/drag-race-drag-den-trailer-premiere-manila-luzon/ . live .
  19. Web site: Cruz . Dana . Catriona Gray confirmed to appear in 'Drag Den Philippines' . 1 December 2022 . 7 December 2022 . Entertainment Inquirer . en . 7 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207202031/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/474669/catriona-gray-confirmed-to-appear-in-drag-den-philippines . live .
  20. Web site: Sanchez . Sam . Manila Luzon is the latest Drag Race alum to perform at San Antonio's Bonham Exchange . 15 March 2022 . 30 November 2022 . . en . 30 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221130145711/https://www.sacurrent.com/arts/manila-luzon-is-the-latest-drag-race-alum-to-perform-at-san-antonios-bonham-exchange-28391502 . live .
  21. Manila Luzon . Manila Luzon . manilaluzon . New Song drops this Friday! @dragdenph them from @WarnerMusicPH Dec 2 . https://twitter.com/manilaluzon/status/1597356419463905283 . 1597356419463905283 . 28 November 2022 . 30 November 2022 . en .
  22. Drag Den Philippines . Drag Den . dragdenph . Drag Den presents Manila by Night What's your drink of choice? Dito sa Quiapo–she got you covered. She's campy, she's classy, and you will WANT to drink her up, honeeeyy~ OA, 24 years of age, the Campy Chameleon of Paranaque! Or something #DragDenPH #PrimeVideoPH . https://twitter.com/dragdenph/status/1593559694240780288 . 1593559694240780288 . 18 November 2022 . 21 November 2022 . en .
  23. Web site: Samonte . Jujiin . Get To Know Barbie-Q, The Trans Queen Of Drag Den . 8 December 2022 . 15 February 2023 . Mega Drag . en-US . 14 April 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230414122001/https://mega.onemega.com/get-to-know-barbie-q-the-trans-queen-of-drag-den/ .
  24. Web site: Place your bets! 'Drag Den Philippines' introduces its competing queens . 17 November 2022 . 17 November 2022 . . en-US . 17 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117052242/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/series/drag-den-philippines-introduces-cast-queens/ . live .
  25. Drag Raid. Drag Den. Drag Den. December 8, 2022. 1. 1. Amazon Prime Video.
  26. Drag Trippin'. Drag Den. Drag Den. December 15, 2022. 1. 2. Amazon Prime Video.
  27. Dangerous Drags. Drag Den. Drag Den. December 22, 2022. 1. 3. Amazon Prime Video.
  28. High on Drags. Drag Den. Drag Den. December 29, 2022. 1. 4. Amazon Prime Video.
  29. Drag Mafia. Drag Den. Drag Den. January 5, 2023. 1. 5. Amazon Prime Video.
  30. Drag is Political. Drag Den. Drag Den. January 12, 2023. 1. 6. Amazon Prime Video.
  31. Drag Encounter. Drag Den. Drag Den. January 26, 2023. 1. 8. Amazon Prime Video.
  32. Web site: Trailer: Catriona Gray joins 'Drag Den PH', Sassa Gurl's role . 1 December 2022 . 9 December 2022 . . 9 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221209163016/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/01/22/trailer-catriona-gray-joins-drag-den-ph-sassa-gurls-role . live .
  33. Web site: Antonio . Josiah . 'Drag Den PH': Maria Cristina wins comedy challenge, gets advantage . 15 December 2022 . 15 December 2022 . . 16 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221216050034/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/16/22/drag-den-ph-maria-cristina-wins-comedy-challenge . live .
  34. Web site: Antonio . Josiah . Maria Christina leads 'Drag Den PH' with 2 wins; Barbie-Q gets advantage . 27 December 2022 . 12 December 2023 . .
  35. Web site: 'Drag Den' fourth episode: A little drama and whole lot of fantasy . 1 January 2023 . 24 February 2023 . Daily Tribune . en-US . 1 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230101224210/https://tribune.net.ph/2023/01/02/drag-den-fourth-episode-a-little-drama-and-whole-lot-of-fantasy/ . live .
  36. Web site: Tunac . Hermes Joy . 'Drag Den PH' queens flaunt bridal looks, vows in latest ep; Aries Night, O-A clinch a tie win . 8 January 2023 . 12 December 2023 . .

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