Exclusive: Drag Race Philippines star Prince “wasn’t allowed” to do her original talent show
As the ‘Porkchop Queen’ of Drag Race Philippines, Prince is revelling in the fact that her name will forever be “remembered”.
During the exhilarating premiere of the Filipino spin-off, the 12 fierce contestants flaunted the ‘T’ in the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent for the ‘Totally Impressive Talent Extravaganza.’ Although burlesque numbers boast a pretty impressive track record on the series, with both Roxxxy Andrews and BenDeLaCreme winning their respective All Star talent shows, Prince’s number didn’t galvanize the judging panel.
A lip-sync smackdown against Lady Morgana to Sarah Geronimo’s Tala ultimately ended Prince’s time on the series; meaning she now joins an elite line-up of ‘first out’ queens such as Meannie Minaj, Gothy Kendoll, Juice Boxx, Roem and, of course, Victoria “Porkchop” Parker. “I honestly think that it’s iconic being the first out because my name will be remembered and I know that there are great opportunities that will come along the way,” Prince tells GAY TIMES after her elimination. “My standing on the show does not define what I am capable of.” Legendary placement aside, the star admits she was “so crushed” when she was heard the dreaded “sashay away” because Drag Race has always been a “long-time dream”. “I prepared and invested so much for the show, and to get the first boot was heartbreaking,” she says. “I tried really hard not to cry in front of the camera because I’d really hate to see myself cry on TV.
But when I saw the letter from my sisters in Untucked, I just couldn’t help it.” Acknowledging that she “deserved” to be in the bottom for her performance, Prince reveals that the burlesque routine was actually her third option and her original choice, involving fire, was
