Lady Gagita Explained
Vinzon Leojay Rubia Booc (born 23 September 1993), better known as Lady Gagita, is a Filipino drag performer. She is best known for impersonating many American musical artists such as Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. She also competed in the first first season of Drag Den.
Early life
Vinzon Leojay Rubia Booc was born on 23 September 1993, in Davao City, Davao del Sur, to two Filipino parents.
Career
While attending college at Holy Cross of Davao College, Booc first accidentally started drag in 2010, when he released a parody video of "Telephone" (2010) by Lady Gaga.[1] The parody video became an internet sensation and surpassed two million views on YouTube, and was praised by fashion director Nicola Formichetti.[2] She appeared in various video series alongside Risa Hontiveros and Jon Avila, to "spread the message about equality" and "focusing on HIV and AIDS awareness."[3]
In June 2021, Lady Gagita joined Nadine Lustre, Viñas DeLuxe, and other drag performers in a virtual benefit concert raising funds for The Golden Gays, a non-profit organization that provides support and care facilities for elderly LGBTQ people.[4] She was awarded Local Drag Queen of the Year by Village Pipol Choice Awards.[5]
Lady Gagita was revealed as one of the contestants competing in the first season of Drag Den, on 17 November 2022.[6] She won both the main challenge, which is a talent show, and the lip-sync challenge in the fourth episode.[7] In the sixth episode, her runway was inspired to stop cancel culture. She was eliminated in fifth place and 90.14 was her final score of the series.[8] In February 2023, Lady Gagita was announced as the head judge for her upcoming drag reality competition series, Mudrakels,[9] where showcases drag mothers being important roles and mentoring new drag artists.[10]
Personal life
Booc is gay, and uses the pronouns he/him out of drag and she/her in drag.[11]
Discography
Promotional singles
Filmography
Television
Notes and References
- Web site: Alivio . Cristina E. . Lady Gagita: The art of impersonation . 3 April 2019 . 11 February 2024 . .
- Web site: Samonte . Jujiin . A Round Of Applause For Lady Gagita, Drag Den's Internet Icon . 8 December 2022 . 29 February 2024 . Mega Drag .
- Web site: Chef Sau del Rosario, Jon Avila, Risa Hontiveros, Lady Gagita and more speak of acceptance and equality for LGBT Pride March on December 4 . 2 December 2024 . 29 February 2024 . Spot Philippines .
- Web site: Nadine Lustre and drag queens Vinas DeLuxe, Lady Gagita, Andy Crocker in benefit concert . 25 June 2021 . 11 February 2024 . . 8 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208231937/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/nadine-lustre-performs-drag-queens-vinas-deluxe-lady-gagita-andy-crocker-benefit-concert/ . live .
- Web site: Robles . Renzneil . Give in to the eight bewitching queens of Drag Den Philippines . 20 November 2022 . 29 February 2024 . Village Pipol .
- 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 .
- High on Drags . Drag Den . Drag Den . 1 . 4 . 29 December 2022 . .
- Web site: Tunac . Hermes Joy . 'Drag Den PH' names Naia, Shewarma, Maria Cristina as its Top 3 finalists . 12 January 2023 . 22 November 2022 . . 26 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230126193310/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/857231/drag-den-ph-names-naia-shewarma-maria-cristina-as-its-top-3-finalists/story/ . live .
- Web site: Bautista . Rafael . Drag Mothers Take Center Stage in Lady Gagita's Digital Series, 'Mudrakels' . 23 February 2023 . 11 February 2024 . . 7 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230607115626/https://nylonmanila.com/drag-mothers-center-stage-lady-gagita-mudrakels-series/ . live .
- Web site: Acierto . Drew . Making Your Mudra Proud: Drag Queens Help Aspiring Drag Artists in New YouTube Series . 11 February 2024 . Push . 12 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240212145730/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/3/11/making-your-mudra-proud-drag-queens-help-aspiring-drag-artists-in-new-youtube-series-1557 . live .
- Web site: Enriquez . Em . Lady Gagita Is Making a Name for Herself and She's Doing It One Drag Performance at a Time . 27 December 2022 . 12 December 2023 . Preview . 30 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230130120232/https://www.preview.ph/culture/lady-gagita-preview-pride-interview-a00378-20221227 . live .
- Web site: The Cast of Drag Den . May Kapa . 20 January 2023 . 17 October 2023 . Apple Music (US) . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130154843/https://music.apple.com/us/album/may-kapa-dragden-official-soundtrack-single/1665667142 . live .
- 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 .
- Web site: Samonte . Jujiin . AFAB Queen Savvy Tan Is The First Anak Ng Mudra Winner Of Mudrakels . 23 May 2023 . 11 February 2024 . Mega Drag . 2 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602160256/https://mega-onemega.com/afab-queen-savvy-tan-is-the-first-anak-ng-mudra-winner-of-mudrakels/ . live .
- Web site: Lorejo . Leanne . VP Choice Awards 2021: The Full List of Winners . 3 March 2022 . 29 February 2024 . Village Pipol .