Visayas and Mindanao's drag queens: Behind their vibrant acts lie many challenges

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Many hurdles still persist in the drag community, especially among queens from the regions.

In a dazzling display of talent and resilience, drag queens from the VisMin regions captivated the audience at Seda Ayala Center Cebu during the Pasigarbo Cebu benefit drag show on Sunday, June 18.

“The first challenge is, of course, we need money, we need funds to buy our stuff like makeup, costumes…sometimes there are no gigs,” Rian said.Meanwhile, Thetis Jalali, who comes from Iligan City, emphasized how drag is a powerful expression of queer identity and that doing drag carries a great responsibility.“It takes courage to draw attention to yourself and become a voice for queer individuals who may be afraid to be loud,” Thetis explained.

Nicole Pardaux, a Cebu-based drag artist, expressed enthusiasm for the rising popularity of drag in the Philippines, stating, “The boom of drag, especially after , has introduced this art form to a wider audience. It’s satisfying to see drag become an outlet for artistic expression.”She added: “Aside from June [Pride Month], however, it’s not very sustainable. So that’s where the struggle is, the financial aspect of drag.

 

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