Manila Luzon Explained

Manila Luzon
Birth Name:Karl Philip Michael Westerberg
Birth Date:10 August 1981
Birth Place:Ramsey, Minnesota, U.S.
Partner:Antoine Ashley
(2006–2012; Ashley's death)
Education:University of Minnesota, Duluth (BFA)
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Genre:Pop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2011–present

Karl Philip Michael Westerberg (born August 10, 1981), known professionally as Manila Luzon,[1] is a Filipino-American drag queen, reality television personality, recording artist, and comedian. Luzon came to international attention as a contestant on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race and on the first and fourth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.[2]

Luzon has also contributed to the compilation album series Christmas Queens.[3] [4]

Career

2011–2012: Breakthrough with RuPaul's Drag Race

With the success of RuPaul's Drag Race, Luzon auditioned for the third season of the reality series, and went on to appear in every episode until its finale. She lip-synced against Raja Gemini to "Champion (DJ BunJoe's Olympic Mix)" by RuPaul but lost the lip-sync and became the runner-up of the season.

The publicity generated by her participation in the show brought many new opportunities to perform at various national and international LGBT events throughout the United States and Canada, including New York Pride and Vancouver Pride. She has been active in AIDS awareness and activism. After being featured in a Gilead Sciences ad titled "Red Ribbon Runway" with fellow Drag Race co-stars Carmen Carrera, Delta Work, Shangela and Alexis Mateo,[5] the dress she was featured wearing was auctioned off by Logo TV in commemoration of World AIDS Day. Proceeds from the auction were donated to the National Association of People with AIDS.[6]

In 2011, Luzon, along with third season Drag Race contestants Carmen Carrera and Shangela, appeared in a television commercial for travel-related website Orbitz.[7] In addition to the commercial, she and Shangela also did an entertainment news segment for US Weekly where they discussed current male celebrities and reimagine them as drag queens.[8] In August 2012, NiniMomo, a Long Island-based company specializing in poseable fashion dolls, released a doll in Luzon's likeness and wearing the now famous pineapple dress she wore during her time on Drag Race. The doll, which was available via special order, marked the first time a Drag Race contestant has been immortalized as a doll.[9] Two years later, a couple of fans of Manila produced their very own 3D-printed Manila Luzon doll.[10]

On August 6, 2012, it was announced that Manila was one of twelve past Drag Race contestants selected to join the cast of the first season of , which premiered on the Logo network on October 22, 2012.[11] Paired with contestant Latrice Royale to form Team Latrila, the duo was eliminated in the third episode of the series that aired on November 5, 2012, placing in joint 7th/8th place. Their elimination was one of many who led to widespread criticism of the first installment of All Stars. On October 12, 2012, Manila appeared on an episode of the MTV series Made where she mentored a young man in the art of drag, allowing him to explore his drag alter-ego as he prepared for New York City's Gay Pride March.[12] Prior to the airing of the season finale of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Manila (along with All Stars contestants Raven, Latrice Royale, and Tammie Brown) appeared in a television commercial for travel website Orbitz's new portal for LGBT leisure travel.[13] After the season, Luzon was a playable character with Pandora Boxx and Yara Sofia for the "RuPaul's Drag Race: Dragopolis" mobile app.[14]

2018–present: All Stars 4, debut album and upcoming projects

On November 9, 2018, it was announced that Manila would return to All Stars 4, alongside fellow All Stars 1 Team Latrila team-mate Latrice Royale, but this time would compete separately against each other rather than as a team.[15] Despite being one of the season's front-runners with three challenge wins, Manila was controversially eliminated by Naomi Smalls in the eighth episode of the season, which aired on February 1, 2019, ultimately placing sixth.[16] On November 16, 2018, indie musician VELO released the single "Where My Man At," featuring Luzon and Drag Race season 9 and season 10 contestant Eureka O'Hara.[17] The two also appear in the song's music video (together with Thorgy Thor, Ginger Minj and Trinity the Tuck).[18] She later appeared as a guest for the first challenge in the premiere of season 11 of Drag Race.[19] On February 1, 2019, Luzon released her single "Go Fish" alongside its music video. The video features fellow All Stars 4 contestant Naomi Smalls, Luzon's husband, and the Heathers, a prominent clique of Drag Race 3 contestants featuring Luzon, Raja, Delta Work, and Carmen Carrera. Following the buzz of her controversial departure in All Stars, the video received more than 300,000 views in less than 24 hours. Luzon made a guest appearance on General Hospital in late summer 2019.[20] In June 2019, a panel of judges from New York magazine placed her 19th on their list of "the most powerful drag queens in America", a ranking of 100 former Drag Race contestants.[21]

Luzon is the host and head judge of the Amazon Prime Video Filipino reality competition series Drag Den, taking on the role of 'Drag Lord'.[22] Since its debut in December 2022, two seasons of Drag Den have aired.[23] Luzon also serves as an executive producer of the series.[24]

Personal life

Westerberg took his drag name from the capital city (Manila) and the largest island (Luzon) of the Philippines, where his mother was born.[25] His father is American.[26] Westerberg grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota and resides in Los Angeles, but he also considers New York City home.[27] A longtime resident of Manhattan, Westerberg resided in Harlem with his boyfriend at the time, Antoine Ashley (Sahara Davenport), who Luzon began dating in 2007[28] and was a contestant on the second season of Drag Race.[29] Ashley later died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012.[30] Westerberg studied graphic design at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.[31]

As of 2013, Westerberg resides in Los Angeles, California where he moved shortly after Ashley's death.[32] In November 2016, Westerberg proposed to his boyfriend Michael Alvarez, also known as Mic J Rez.[33] On December 24, 2017, the couple wed at the Silver Bells Wedding Chapel, with an Elvis impersonator as the officiant.[34]

Discography

Remix extended plays

TitleDetails
Hot Couture (Remixes)
  • Released: April 24, 2012
  • Label: Karl Westerberg
  • Formats: Digital download
Best Xxxcessory: The Remixxxes
  • Released: October 22, 2012
  • Label: Manila Luzon
  • Formats: Digital download
The Chop Remixes
  • Released: December 26, 2012
  • Label: Manila Luzon
  • Formats: Digital download
Bring It, Remixes, Pt. 1
  • Released: January 17, 2014
  • Label: JRED Music
  • Formats: Digital download
Helen Keller
  • Released: January 28, 2014
  • Label: Peace Bisquit
  • Formats: Digital download
Bring It, Remixes, Pt. 2
  • Released: March 14, 2014
  • Label: JRED Music
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Comedy
Digital
[36]
"Hot Couture"2011rowspan="8"
"Best XXXcessory"2012
"The Chop"
(featuring Latrice Royale)
"Bring It"
(featuring Jinkx Monsoon)
2013
"Helen Keller"
(with Cazwell, featuring Roxy & Richie Beretta)
2014
"Ice Cream"
(featuring Andre Xcellence
)2015
"Ovahness"
2016
"That's a Man Maury"
(featuring Willam)
2017
"Go Fish"20193Rules
"Barbra, Can You Hear Me"
"Hella Horny"

As featured artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Bitch I'm a Bottom"
2015rowspan="5"
"Don't Funk it Up"
2018
"My Pussy is Like a Peach" 2021
"The Big Opening"
(Ginger Minj and Monét X Change featuring the cast of Huluween Dragstravaganza)
2022
"She"
"Trinity Ruins Christmas"
(Trinity the Tuck featuring Manila Luzon)
2023
"Good Enough"
(Trinity the Tuck featuring Manila Luzon)

Other appearances

TitleYearOther Artist(s)Album
"Lady Marmalade"2014Raja, Delta Work and Carmen Carrera (as The Heathers)rowspan="2"
"Bitch I'm a Bottom"2015Pablo Hernandez
"Slay Bells"N/AChristmas Queens
"Working Holiday"2016Alaska ThunderfuckChristmas Queens 2
"Click (Manila Mix)"2017Tom GossClick
"We Three Queens"Alaska Thunderfuck, PeppermintChristmas Queens 3
"Purong Pinay"2018Jiggly CalienteT.H.O.T. Process
"Don't Funk It Up"RuPaul, Gia Gunn, Latrice Royale, Valentina, Trinity the Tuck
"The Kitty Girl County Spelling Bee (Interlude)"2019Nina West, Vanessa Vanjie MateoDrag Is Magic

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Justice League : A Gay XXX Parody[37] Wonder WomanPorn parody
2018The Cocoa Fondue ShowMulan RougeShort Film
2019The QueensHerselfDocumentary
2021The Bitch Who Stole Christmas[38] Mother

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2011RuPaul's Drag RaceHimself/ContestantRunner-up
2011RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2011–2012RuPaul's Drag UHimself/ProfessorRecurring
2012The Real Housewives of New York CityHerselfSeason 5, episode 2
2012RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsHerself (contestant)Season 1

7/8th place

2015–2019EastSidersAmanda6 episodes
2016Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaulHerself1 episode
2017Ya Killin' MeDr. Delicious
2018The Trixie & Katya ShowHerself4 episodes
2018America's Next Top ModelHerself1 episode
2018RuPaul's Drag Race (season 10)HerselfGuest – Episode 1[39]
2018RuPaul's Drag Race All StarsHerself (contestant)Season 4

6th

2019General HospitalBingo Host[40]
2020AJ and the QueenDrag QueenSeason 1, episode 1: "New York City"[41]
2021Celebrity Karaoke Club

Drag Edition

Himself/Contestant[42]
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 6)Herself"Lip-Sync Assassin", episode 6
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (season 3)
Rated KorinaGuest appearance
2022Drag Race España (season 2)HerselfGuest appearance, episode 10
We Baby BearsGoudaVoice role, episode 26
Huluween DragstravaganzaHerselfHulu special[43]
Drag DenHerselfMain Host[44]
202357th Annual CMT Music AwardsHerselfPerformer with Kelsea Ballerini, Jan Sport, Kennedy Davenport & Olivia Lux[45]
Celebrity Family FeudHerselfGuest[46]
Drag Me to DinnerHerselfHulu original[47]
2024Drag Den (season 2)HerselfMain Host[48]
Open to ItRita ManuelEpisode: "Open to Dirty Talk"

Music videos

YearTitleArtistRef.
2011"Champion"RuPaul[49]
"Go Off"Sahara Davenport[50]
2013"Woman's World" (Remix)Cher[51]
2015"I Still Love You"Jennifer Hudson[52]
2016"Around The World"Kings of Leon[53]
"Purse First"Bob The Drag Queen[54]
2018"Tried & True"Chester Lockhart[55]
"Oops I Think I Pooped"Pandora Boxx[56]
"Call My Life"Blair St. Clair[57]
2019"Scores"Kahanna Montrese[58]
2020"Nerves of Steel"Erasure[59]

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013TransformationsHerselfGuest[60]
Ring My BellGuest[61]
RuPaul DrivesEpisode: "RuPaul Drives... Manila Luzon"[62]
2014WOWPresents Shopping NetworkGuest, Episode: "Born Naked"[63]
Once Upon a CrimeSnow WhiteEpisode 5: "Cinderella vs. Snow White”
2014-2021Hey Qween!HerselfGuest; 3 episodes
2014–2019Fashion Photo RuViewRecurring guest co-host[64]
2017–2023The Pit StopRecurring guest (season 11 host)[65] [66] [67]
2018Feelin' FruityGuest[68]
Out of the Closet[69]
2019Iconic[70]
Reading Queens[71]
2020Supbruh[72]
2024Very Delta[73]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 'RuPaul's Drag' Grand Finale: A Photo Recap Celebration . April 26, 2011 . March 27, 2023 . Buddy TV . March 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180306083343/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/remote-patrol/rupauls-drag-race-grand-finale-40107.aspx . live .
  3. Web site: Christmas Queens 3 . November 17, 2017 . October 2, 2018 . . September 18, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180918012239/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-queens-3/1310212645 . live .
  4. News: Alaska, Manila Luzon & More Get Into the Holiday Spirit With Sneak Peek Of 'Christmas Queens 4:' Listen . Daw . Stephen . . Lynne Segall . November 12, 2018 . November 15, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181112235957/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8484363/christmas-queens-4-sneak-peek . November 12, 2018 . live.
  5. Web site: Luzon . Manila . Red Ribbon Runway Auction (HIV/AIDS Awareness) . July 27, 2011 . March 27, 2023 . YouTube . December 13, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121213130836/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b4UinLoySY&feature=youtu.be . live .
  6. Web site: Spargo . Chris . Red Ribbon Runway Auction . December 1, 2011 . December 2, 2011 . . June 17, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180617115605/http://www.newnownext.com/world-aids-day-red-ribbon-runway-auction/12/2011/ . live .
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mODHx9YYyQE Orbitz Commercial – Rupaul's Drag Race Cast
  8. http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/see-brad-rob-jake-zac-reinvented-as-drag-queens-2011254 "See Brad, Rob, Jake, Zac Reinvented as Drag Queens!"
  9. http://www.newnownext.com/manila-luzon-doll-rupauls-drag-race/08/2012 "Manila Luzon Gets Her Very Own Doll"
  10. http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/02/11/learned-3d-print-drag-queen-dont "I Learned How to 3D Print a Drag Queen So You Don't Have To"
  11. http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/31967316/rupauls-all-stars-drag-race-cast-includes-jujubee-latrice-royale-manila-luzon "Ru Paul's All Stars Drag Race cast includes Jujubee"
  12. http://www.hollishollywood.com/2012/10/manila-luzon-makes-mtv-debut-on-made-friday-october-12 "Manila Luzon Makes MTV Debut On 'Made' Friday, October 12"
  13. http://www.newnownext.com/orbitz-behind-the-scenes-rupauls-all-stars-drag-race/11/2012 "The Queens Take Vacation Back: Orbitz Behind The Scenes"
  14. News: Dragopolis, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Drag Queen Mobile Game, Set To Debut. Morgan. Glennisha. 2013-04-24. Huffington Post. 2019-01-02. en-US. 2015-08-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20150821081030/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/24/dragopolis-rupauls-drag-race-mobile-game_n_3147809.html. live.
  15. Exclusive: Meet the 'RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 4' cast. Entertainment Weekly. 2018-11-10. 2018-11-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234743/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-4-cast/. live.
  16. Web site: RuPaul's Manila Luzon on That Shocking Elimination: "I Wasn't Expecting It, but I Was Prepared". Desta. Yohana. HWD. 4 February 2019. en. 2019-02-09. 2020-08-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807152909/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/02/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-manila-luzon-interview. live.
  17. News: If You're Wondering 'Where My Man At?' Manila Luzon and Eureka O'Hara May Know . November 16, 2018 . Lopez . David . . JR Pratts . November 16, 2018 . dead . November 16, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181116224755/http://instinctmagazine.com/post/if-youre-wondering-where-my-man-manila-luzon-and-eureka-ohara-may-know .
  18. Web site: WOW PREMIERE: VELO's New Album 'Outcast' & Vid Feat. MANILA LUZON, VANESSA VANJIE MATEO, EUREKA O'HARA, DERRICK BARRY, Nebraska Thunderfuck & more!!! . November 16, 2018 . Dalton . Paisley . The WOW Report . . November 16, 2018 . live . November 16, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181116225459/https://worldofwonder.net/wow-premiere-velos-new-album-outcast-vid-feat-manila-luzon-vanessa-vanjie-mateo-eureka-ohara-derrick-barry-nebraska-thunderfuck-more/.
  19. Web site: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' 11 episode 1 recap: Which queen was sent packing on 'Whatcha Unpackin'? [UPDATING LIVE BLOG]]. 2019-02-28. Goldderby. en. 2019-03-01. 2019-03-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091010/https://www.goldderby.com/article/2019/rupauls-drag-race-season-11-episode-1-recap-live-blog-news/. live.
  20. Web site: Cushman. Dustin. Manila Luzon to General Hospital. Soaps.com. SheKnows Media. July 9, 2019. United States. July 6, 2019. August 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190809200140/https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/comings-and-goings/547036/manila-luzon-to-general-hospital/. live.
  21. News: The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America: Ranking the new establishment. . June 10, 2019 . June 10, 2019 . . June 10, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610184458/https://www.vulture.com/2019/06/most-powerful-drag-queens-in-america-ranked.html . live.
  22. 'RuPaul's Drag Race' queen Manila Luzon to host new 'Drag Den' competition series. Entertainment Weekly. 2021-08-16. 2021-08-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20210816183714/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-manila-luzon-hosting-queen-competition-den/. live.
  23. Web site: Tunac . Hermes Joy . 'Drag Den Philippines' reveals new Drag Supreme for Season 2 . 7 March 2024 . 7 March 2024 . .
  24. Web site: Joplin . Kat . The opulence of Manila Luzon . The Japan Times . 10 December 2023 . 11 April 2024.
  25. http://www.nextmagazine.com/getting-personal/getting-personal-manila-luzon Getting Personal With Manila Luzon
  26. http://thecolu.mn/5619/twin-cities-native-competing-on-rupauls-drag-race-premieres-tonight Twin Cities native competing on RuPaul's Drag Race, premieres tonight
  27. https://www.standardhotels.com/culture/drag-race-season-10-manila-luzon-narcbar-interview
  28. manilaluzon . 323840849156902913 . Today would have been our 7th Anniversary. I Will Always Love You, Antoine. .
  29. News: Manila Luzon – The Socialite Life Interview. Fitzgerald. Christine. December 14, 2018. November 12, 2019. November 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191112082727/https://socialitelife.com/manila-luzon-socialite-life-interview/. live.
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  31. Web site: God Save The Queens . thescope.ca . 2018-12-22 . 2018-12-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181222221158/http://thescope.ca/fieldnotes/god-save-the-queens . live .
  32. Web site: Avery. Dan. Manila Luzon Opens Up About Sahara Davenport's Death In Latest "RuPaul Drives": WATCH. NewNowNext. May 26, 2016. June 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160612133614/http://www.newnownext.com/manila-luzon-opens-up-about-sahara-davenports-death-in-latest-rupaul-drives-watch/11/2013/. live.
  33. News: Manila Luzon Proposes To Boyfriend In Chile. Avery. Dan. 2016-11-06. NewNowNext. 2017-10-09. 2017-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20171009012326/http://www.newnownext.com/manila-luzon-proposal/11/2016/. live.
  34. News: Congrats! RuPaul's Drag Race star Manila Luzon got married in Vegas on Christmas Eve . 2018-01-03 . 2018-01-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180102224347/http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/12/27/congrats-rupauls-drag-race-star-manila-luzon-got-married-in-vegas-on-christmas-eve/ . live .
  35. Manila Luzon Chart History. Billboard. March 6, 2019.
  36. Manila Luzon – Chart History: Comedy Digital Track Sales. https://web.archive.org/web/20190808134811/https://www.billboard.com/music/manila-luzon/chart-history/comedy-digital-track-sales. dead. August 8, 2019. Billboard. August 8, 2019.
  37. Web site: Zane . Zachary . 2017-11-21 . This Gay 'Justice League' Porn Parody Looks Better Than the Actual Film . 2024-03-26 . www.pride.com . en.
  38. RuPaul's new Christmas movie unites the largest Drag Race cast in history. October 29, 2021. Joey Nolfi. October 29, 2021. Entertainment Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029191920/https://ew.com/tv/rupaul-christmas-movie-drag-race-queens/. October 29, 2021. live.
  39. Web site: Watch Drag Race fan favourites return for the season 10 premiere. Gay Times. Damshenas. Sam. 22 March 2018. June 5, 2021. 6 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606040734/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/watch-drag-race-fan-favourites-return-for-the-season-10-premiere/. live.
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  42. News: Celebrity Karaoke Club returns to ITV2 this year along with drag spin-off series. 2021-05-07. itv.com. 2021-05-07. 2021-05-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507132910/https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/celebrity-karaoke-club-returns-itv2-year-along-drag-spin-series. live.
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  44. Web site: Arnaldo . Steph . 2022-12-01 . WATCH: It's a drag war! First full trailer for 'Drag Den Philippines' is here . 2024-01-22 . Rappler . en-US.
  45. News: Kelsea Ballerini's Performance With 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Queens at CMT Awards Playfully Flouts Wave of Anti-Drag Laws. April 3, 2023. Chris. Willman. Variety.com. April 4, 2023.
  46. News: Willam, Manila, Symone, Ben, & Bianca will be on Celebrity Family Feud. May 15, 2023. www.reddit.com. May 17, 2023. en.
  47. News: 'Drag Me To Dinner': Hulu Announces Premiere Date For Unscripted Series From Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka. Rice. Lynette. May 1, 2023. Deadline.com. May 2, 2023. en.
  48. Web site: 2023-12-01 . 'Drag Den Philippines' season 2 to premiere in January 2024 . 2024-01-22 . Rappler . en-US.
  49. Web site: RuPaul Champion music video (featuring Raja, Manila Luzon and Alexis Mateo) . . en. April 27, 2011 . March 1, 2024.
  50. Web site: NEW VIDEO: Sahara Davenport & Manila Luzon. New Now Next. 12 May 2012. 17 November 2011. 20 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111220173931/http://www.newnownext.com/sahara-davenport-video-manila-luzon/11/2011. live.
  51. News: "Drag Race" Queens Star In Video For Cher's "Woman's World": WATCH. Avery. Dan. 2013-09-05. NewNowNext.com. 2020-04-10. 2016-09-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20160924231604/http://www.newnownext.com/cher-womans-world-rupauls-drag-race/09/2013/. live.
  52. News: Jennifer Hudson Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage in 'I Still Love You' Music Video. Vivinetto. Gina. 2015-06-03. Advocate.com. 2020-04-10. 2015-07-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20150722145909/http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/music/2015/06/03/jennifer-hudson-celebrates-same-sex-marriage-i-still-love-you-mu. live.
  53. News: Watch Trixie Mattel, Valentina & More 'Drag Race' Stars Guess Which Music Videos Featured Drag Queens. Schiller. Rebecca. 2016-05-17. Billboard.com. 2020-04-10. 2020-11-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109015829/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8458539/trixie-mattel-valentina-drag-race-music-video-quiz. live.
  54. News: RuPaul Star Bob The Drag Queen Releases Hilarious Music Video For 'Purse First' (No Spoilers). Quigley. Aidan. 2016-05-17. gcn.ie. 2020-04-10. 2020-09-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929190253/https://gcn.ie/rupaul-star-bob-drag-queen-releases-hilarious-music-video-purse-first/. live.
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