Drag Den
Genre
Created byRod Singh
Written by
  • Andy Tejada
  • Rod Singh
Directed byRod Singh
Presented byManila Luzon
Judges
Opening theme"Drag Den" (theme)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino (Tagalog)
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Antoinette Jadaone
  • Dan Villegas
  • Rod Singh
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time45–50 minutes
Production companies
  • Cornerstone Studios
  • Project 8 Projects
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
Release8 December 2022 (2022-12-08) –
present (present)

Drag Den is a Philippine drag pageantry reality competition television series that premiered on 8 December 2022, through Amazon Prime Video. Manila Luzon acts as the host, head judge, and executive producer of the series.[1] Cornerstone Studios and Project 8 Projects produce the series; with Rod Singh as the series creator, director, and producer.[2]

The first season's contestants and judges were revealed on 17 November 2022.[3] The eight drag queens competed for the title as the "Filipino's First Drag Supreme".[4] The first season premiered on 8 December 2022, and it concluded on 19 January 2023. Naia won the first season, with Shewarma and Maria Cristina as the runners-up.[5]

Production

Format

In season one, 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.[6]

Judges

The competition series is hosted and judged primarily by drag queen, Manila Luzon, also known as the "Drag Lord". Philippine model Nicole Cordoves and comedienne Sassa Gurl, made appearances as the competition's prominent judges.[7] The three judges are known as the "Drag Cartel" in the series. In every episode, a guest judge appears for the series, known as the "Drag Enforcer".[8]

Judges on Drag Den
Judge Season
1 2
Manila Luzon Main
Nicole Cordoves Main
Sassa Gurl Main

Contestants

Currently, there has been a total of eighteen contestants that competed in the Philippine reality series so far, with Naia being crowned "Filipino's First Drag Supreme".[9]

Series overview

SeasonContestantsEpisodesOriginally airedWinnerRunner(s)-upPrizes
First airedLast aired
1888 December 2022 (2022-12-08)26 January 2023 (2023-01-26)NaiaShewarma
Maria Cristina
  • ₱1,000,000
  • Title of "Filipino's First Drag Supreme"
  • One-year supply of Téviant Beauty cosmetics
210TBA18 January 2024 (2024-01-18)TBATBATBATBA

Season 1 (2022–2023)

Drag is still kind of underground here, so I'm excited to bring the Filipino audience and let them see underground and see the scene that's happening and to fall in love with these queens and to be inspired by their creativity, to be in awe of their beauty and their transformations, and so it's going to be like a pageant.

— Manila Luzon, introducing Drag Den to Mega Entertainment.[10]

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.[11] On 16 August 2021, Luzon partnered with TikTok and announced a casting call for the series.[12] The deadline for the casting call ended on 31 August 2021.[13]

On 17 November 2022, eight contestants were shown in the new trailer heading down the runway,[14] revealing the judges' panel,[15] and its official premiere date.[16] The series also welcomed its first openly trans woman contestant, Barbie-Q.[17]

The first season premiered on 8 December 2022, through Amazon Prime Video. The contestants competed to become "Filipino's First Drag Supreme" and win ₱1,000,000. The season ran for eight episodes and concluded on 26 January 2023. Shewarma and Maria Cristina are the runners-up, and Naia was crowned the first season's winner.[18]

Season 2 (2024)

Throughout social media, Amazon Prime Video joined the trend involving promotional material from the film, Barbie (2023), and posted an image of a Manila Luzon doll-like figure.[19] On 14 April 2023, Manila Luzon and Rod Singh announced the renewal of the reality competition series and a casting call for season two on social media. The casting call was open until 30 April 2023.[20]

Throughout the month of December, ten contestants were shown in a new trailer with the judges' panel coming back, and its official premiere date.[21] The series also welcomed its first cisgender female contestant, Marlyn.

Awards and nominations

In September 2023, the list of nominations was released for the Asian Academy Creative Awards; the series and the host won two categories as National Winners representing the Philippines.[22] On the night of the ceremony, Manila Luzon won "Best Entertainment Host" as the Grand Final Winner for the category.[23] In November 2023, the series was nominated for "Best Reality Show Entertainment" and "Best Entertainment Presenter or Host" by the Asian Television Awards.[24] On the night of the ceremony, Manila Luzon won Best Entertainment Host as the Grand Final Winner for the category.[25]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 Best Entertainment Host[lower-alpha 1] Manila Luzon Won [26]
Best Non Scripted Entertainment[lower-alpha 2] Drag Den Nominated
Asian Television Awards 2023 Best Entertainment Presenter or Host Manila Luzon Won [27]
Best Reality Show Entertainment Drag Den Nominated [28]

Discography

List of singles
Title Season
"May Kapa" 1

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The series won both categories, National Winners and Grand Final Winners for the Philippines, awarded by the Asian Academy Creative Awards.
  2. ↑ The series won National Winners for the Philippines, awarded by the Asian Academy Creative Awards. They were nominated for the Grand Final Winners.

References

  1. ↑ "Manila Luzon on hosting 'Drag Den Philippines': I'm excited to live my own RuPaul fantasy!". CNN Philippines. 15 November 2022. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Drag Den Philippines to premiere on Prime Video tomorrow". CNN Philippines. 7 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  3. ↑ Antonio, Josiah (17 November 2022). "Look: Meet the cast of 'Drag Den Philippines' season 1". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  4. ↑ Street, Mikelle (17 November 2022). "Watch Manila Luzon's 'Drag Den' Trailer—Meet the Queens, Get All Deets". Out. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  5. ↑ Tunac, Hermes Joy (26 January 2023). "Naia is the first-ever Drag Supreme of 'Drag Den Philippines'". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  6. ↑ Franco, Kai (28 December 2022). "Dissecting "Drag Den": The Road to be the First-Ever Filipino Drag Supreme". Wonder. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Antonio, Josiah (17 November 2022). "Nicole Cordoves, Sassaa Gurl join 'Drag Den PH' judges' panel". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  8. ↑ Cruz, Dana (1 December 2022). "Catriona Gray confirmed to appear in 'Drag Den Philippines'". Inquirer Entertainment. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  9. ↑ "Place your bets! 'Drag Den Philippines' introduces its competing queens". Rappler. 17 November 2022. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  10. ↑ "From Drag Kings To Trans Queens, Manila Luzon Welcomes All To Drag Den Philippines". Mega Entertainment. 1 December 2021. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  11. ↑ Nolfi, Joey (21 July 2021). "'Drag Race' queen Manila Luzon says new 'Drag Den' series will 'take over the world'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  12. ↑ "Digital: Drag Den Philippines with Manila Luzon kicks off auditions on TikTok". Adobo Magazine Online. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  13. ↑ "Manila Luzon Wants To See You Get Your Drag On for Drag Den Philippines!". ClickTheCity.com. 27 August 2021. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  14. ↑ Colcol, Erwin (19 November 2022). "Get Set! Here's the Cast of the Manila Luzon-Starring "Drag Den Philippines"". Preview Philippines. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  15. ↑ Cruz, Dana (17 November 2022). "Watch: 'Drag Den Philippines' introduces full cast in official trailer". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  16. ↑ Samonte, Jujiin (17 November 2022). "Drag Den Finally Has A Birth Date". Mega Drag. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  17. ↑ Samonte, Jujiin (8 December 2022). "Get To Know Barbie-Q, The Trans Queen Of Drag Den". Mega Drag. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  18. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (26 January 2023). "Naia named as first-ever 'Drag Supreme' in 'Drag Den Philippines'". Inquirer Entertainment. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  19. ↑ "Are we getting 'Drag Den Philippines' Season 2?". GMA News Online. 13 April 2023. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  20. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (14 April 2023). "'Drag Den PH' renewed for season 2". Inquirer Entertainment. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  21. ↑ "'Drag Den Philippines' season 2 to premiere in January 2024". Rappler. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 2 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  22. ↑ Arsua, Koji (29 September 2023). ""Drag Den" And "Drag You & Me" Win Big At The Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023". When in Manila. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  23. ↑ "Manila Luzon named Best Entertainment Host at Asian Academy Creative Awards". CNN Philippines. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  24. ↑ Arsua, Koji (29 September 2023). ""Drag Den" And "Drag You & Me" Win Big At The Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023". When in Manila. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  25. ↑ Hicap, Jonathan (11 November 2023). "Nominees for 28th Asian Television Awards revealed". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  26. ↑ Enriquez, Em (10 December 2023). "Manila Luzon Wins Best Entertainment Host at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards". Preview. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  27. ↑ Tunac, Hermes Joy (14 January 2024). "Manila Luzon of 'Drag Den Philippines' wins Best Entertainment Presenter at Asian TV Awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  28. ↑ "'Drag Den Philippines,' Manila Luzon nominated at 28th Asian Television Awards". GMA News Online. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.

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