Can drag be too political? The queens of 'Drag Den' weigh in

The contestants of the drag reality show 'Drag Den' talk about why it's important for drag queens to speak up, elaborating on how drag is political.

by wearing a giant face shield, which she dubbed “the national headband.” In the episode that followed, the queens were tasked to do a comedy sketch about Philippine politics, and they turned up as every politician stereotype imaginable.

As far as the queens are concerned, there’s no such thing as “too political.” For contender Pura Luka Vega, being outspoken is par for the course when it comes to drag. Before the show aired, NAIA, then a student at the University of the Philippines, became known for her Tiktok videos where she debunked Martial Law myths dressed in full drag. Now with the title of “Drag Supreme” and a bigger platform, she shows no signs of stopping.

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