Khianna. Image: Biboy Sajulga via Instagram/@khiannawithak The first episode of “Drag Race Philippines” season three was an unforgettable moment for drag queen Khianna , who snagged the mini and maxi challenge wins and brought home a P100,000 cash prize. Season three of the drag contest, which premiered on Wednesday night, August 7, introduced Angel, John Fedellaga, JQuinn, Khianna, Maxie, Myx Chanel, Popstar Bench, Tita Baby, Versex, Yudip*ta, and Zymba Ding vying for the title of the Philippines’ Next Drag Superstar.
The competing queens were then introduced to Jolina Magdangal, dubbed as the “Pop Culture Queen of the Philippines,” who served as guest judge in the mini and maxi challenges, much to their delight. Also part of the premiere were “Drag Race Philippines” alumni Viñas Deluxe, Minty Fresh, Brigiding, M1ss Jade So, Bernie, and Arizona Brandy who assisted Magdangal and host Paolo Ballesteros in the mini challenge, which puts the drag queens’ voguing abilities to the test. The queens’ performances were moderated on their dance prowess and stage presence where judges can raise a sign containing either “Kavogue” or “Savogue.
” After the mini challenge, the queens were challenged to make a short video with the potential to go viral. They were also asked to showcase their glamorous interpretations of their hometowns through drag on the main stage. Khianna ended up dominating the show’s mini and maxi challenges, edging out fellow best performe.