RuPaul’s Drag Race UK legend from Birmingham, Sum Ting Wong, to star in brand new series

Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale premieres August 13 on WOW Presents Plus

By contributor Ben Griffiths
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For the first time ever, 12 fan-favourite Asian queens bring their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to battle for the crown in the premiere season of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.

Following the resounding success of three seasons of Drag Race Philippines, the new series format will premiere on Wednesday, August 13 on WOW Presents Plus, with Paolo Ballesteros, the multi-awarded Filipino actor, model, and drag artist, returning as series host.

Cast of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Cast of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale

Representing the UK is Sum Ting Wong, a British-Chinese-Vietnamese drag performer from Birmingham, who made history as the first Asian queen on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1. She is now ready to defy expectations and showcase her charisma, talent, and fierce personality to snatch the crown on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.

Sum Ting Wong competes in Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Sum Ting Wong competes in Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale

Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale is the latest addition to the Emmy-award winning Drag Race franchise. The record-breaking global phenomenon, produced by World of Wonder, has seen successful adaptations in over 16 countries, including Chile, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Down Under (Australia / New Zealand) and more.

Catch brand new Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale every Wednesday from August 13 on WOW Presents Plus.

Cast of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Cast of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Sum Ting Wong in the trailer for Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale
Sum Ting Wong in the trailer for Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale