Viñas Deluxe is so “fulfilled” by her time on Drag Race Philippines that she’s eager to return for another season – as a contestant or a judge.
In the seventh episode of the series, the beloved comedy force was sent packin’ after competing in the ‘Shop Shop Ladies Ball’, which required the cast to concoct a garment out of conventional materials from Manila’s shoppers’ haven, Divisoria.
Although Viñas conquered Drag Race Philippines’ first-ever design and sewing challenge, receiving the first coveted ‘SHOOT’ from Fashion Photo RuView in the process, her ensemble received harsh reviews from the panel and a lip-sync smackdown against her close sister Eva La Queen ended her time on the series.
While Viñas needs to “trust” her instincts more, she tells GAY TIMES that she is satisfied with her overall performance and has “no regrets” but admits that it was her “time” to sashay away. “I feel fulfilled,” she says. “I’m actually happy with the outcome because I’ve gotten to show my drag, and I know somebody will appreciate all my effort and art.” In a viewing party for the episode, Viñas revealed that she fractured her foot earlier in the season, which hindered her performance in the lip-sync and took three months for her to fully recover.