The second season of Drag Race Philippines premiered on 2 August 2023. The season aired on HBO Go in Philippines and WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season was confirmed, alongside Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!, by World of Wonder on 19 October 2022.
The winner of the second of Drag Race Philippines was Captivating Katkat, with Arizona Brandy as the runner-up. Hana Beshie was named Miss Congeniality.
Production On 6 October 2022, season 1 alternate judge Rajo Laurel teased about a renewal of the show. However, both Discovery+ and HBO Go denied that there was already a season two of Drag Race Philippines in production.
On 19 October 2022, the production company, World of Wonder announced that the show, alongside Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!, have been renewed for a second season.
On 30 October 2022, it was announced via the shows official Instagram page, that casting for the second season was now open. Applications remained open for four weeks until closing on 1 December 2022.
In March 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific announced that streaming platform Discovery+ would be discontinued in the Philippines on 27 April 2023, leaving the national broadcasting exclusivity to video-on demand service HBO Go.
On 29 June 2023, World of Wonder, released a promotional post on social media. The post showcases the host, Paolo Ballesteros in a tropical-themed set. On 5 July 2023, alongside Ballesteros, judges KaladKaren and Jiggly Caliente would recur their roles again during season 2. And lastly, on 28 July 2023, photographer BJ Pascual, actor and comedian Jon Santos and fashion designer Rajo Laurel were reconfirmed as alternating judges this season.
Twelve contestants were announced on 11 July 2023.
Contestants
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
+Contestants of Drag Race Philippines season 2 and their backgrounds Contestant Age Hometown Outcome Captivating Katkat 42 Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur Arizona Brandy 25 Makati, Metro Manila Bernie 35 Mandaluyong, Metro Manila 3rd place 23 Marikina, Metro Manila Hana Beshie 24 Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental 5th place ØV Cünt 24 Rosario, Cavite DeeDee Marié Holliday 39 Tayabas, Quezon 7th place Matilduh 24 Vigan, Ilocos Sur 8th place Veruschka Levels 36 Hong Kong, China 9th place Tiny DeLuxe 22 Pasig, Metro Manila 10th place Astrid Mercury 29 Mandaluyong, Metro Manila 11th place Nicole Pardaux 37 Cebu City, Cebu
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Contestants progress
Lip syncs Legend
Episode Contestants Song Eliminated 1 Nicole Pardaux vs. Tiny DeLuxe "Here We Go"(4th Impact) Nicole Pardaux 2 Astrid Mercury vs. Hana Beshie "Unleash the Diva"(4th Impact) Astrid Mercury 3 Arizona Brandy vs. Tiny DeLuxe "Kitty Girl"(RuPaul) Tiny DeLuxe 4 DeeDee Marié Holliday vs. Matilduh vs. Veruschka Levels "Bongga Ka 'Day"(Kim Molina) Veruschka Levels 5 M1ss Jade So vs. Matilduh "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw"(Morissette) Matilduh 6 DeeDee Marié Holliday vs. M1ss Jade So "I Bring the Beat"(RuPaul) DeeDee Marié Holliday Episode Contestants Song Winner 7 Bernie vs. ØV Cünt "A Little Kiss, a Little Hug"(Vernie Varga) Bernie Episode Contestants Song Eliminated 8 Bernie vs. Captivating Katkat "The Power"(Ann Raniel) None 9 Arizona Brandy vs. Hana Beshie vs. ØV Cünt "Dati"(Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos ft. Quest) Hana Beshie ØV Cünt Episode Contestants Song Winner 10 Bernie vs. Captivating Katkat "Just What They Want"(RuPaul)Captivating Katkat Arizona Brandy vs. M1ss Jade So "Who Is She?"(RuPaul)Arizona Brandy Arizona Brandy vs. Captivating Katkat "Kapangyarihan"(iDolls)Captivating Katkat
Guest judges On July 28, the celebrity guest judges for this season were revealed:
Almira and Mylene Cercado, singers and members of girl group 4th Impact Celina and Irene Cercado, singers and members of girl group 4th Impact Tessa Prieto, interior designer and socialite Kim Molina, singer and actress Anne Curtis, actress Maricel Soriano, actress Gloria Diaz, actress, model and Miss Universe 1969 Pangina Heals, co-host of Drag Race Thailand and contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World Bretman Rock, social media personality
Special guests Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 1 and 2: Moophs, musician, producer, songwriter and DJ
Episode 5: Cecile Martinez, choreographer
Episode 7: Norvina, president of Anastasia Beverly Hills
Episode 8: Fifth Solomon, actor and director
Episode 9: Nunoy Revlon, choreographer and ballroom performer
Episode 10: Lady Morgana, contestant and Miss Congeniality on the first season of Drag Race Philippines Precious Paula Nicole, winner on the first season of Drag Race Philippines
Episodes
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