The name of the host of “Drag Race Philippines,” the Filipino franchise of the hit reality TV series “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has been officially revealed. It’s Paolo Ballesteros.
“MABU-HEYYY! Meet your HOST of @dragraceph: [Paolo Ballesteros],” Drag Race Philippines has declared on its Instagram and Twitter pages.
It described Ballesteros as a Filipino drag artist, celebrity model and “superstar host,” then showed him in full glam.
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The TV host, who is known for his makeup transformations, donned an off-shoulder dress printed with some Philippine landmarks. He also wore full makeup and statement earrings to complete his look, media reports said.
“Drag Race Philippines” judge Jiggly Caliente expressed excitement over Ballesteros being the series’ host while quoting Drag Race Philippines’ announcement on her Twitter page.
“Here she is. Ayan… Masaya na kayo…malapit na!” she told fans.
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Casting for the first season of “Drag Race Philippines” opened in August last year. At the time, fans were pushing for Ballesteros and his fellow TV host-comedian Vice Ganda to become hosts of the series. Meanwhile, Caliente was revealed as a judge last May.
“Drag Race Philippines” is set to premiere on Aug. 17 via the streaming service Wow Present Plus worldwide, though it is only offered in Canada through the streaming platform Crave, reported Inquirer.
