World, it's summertime!
Drag superstar Marina Summers has officially hit the main stage of Drag Race UK Vs. the World. For the series' premiere, the queens were tasked to put on their best performance for an intercontinental talent show, followed by a runway presentation inspired by their home country.
Our Filipina diva served in both categories, securing her the first victory of the season! This resulted in multitudes of posts from proud Pinoys all over social media. Check them out below.
Netizens React to Marina Summers' Performance on Drag Race UK Vs. the World Season 2 Episode 1
From the beginning of the episode to the end, Marina was radiating "Filipina winnah" energy, and many viewers attested to it. One X user wrote that "it's summertime in the UK!!!"
Others were moved by the representation being showcased on a global platform. A Very Good Girl director and Preview Creative 25 honoree Petersen Vargas wrote, "It matters... to see ourselves out there, to be represented so fiercely, passionately, and beautifully."
From one Filipina diva to another, Anne Curtis was a big fan of Marina's performance, stating, "OMG! You ate that up!!!" Other celebrities such as BJ Pascual and Awra Briguela echoed the sentiment. "She chewed and left no crumbs at all," the latter exclaimed in all caps.
Our delegate's Drag Race Philippines season 1 sisters Eva Le Queen, Brigiding, Turing, and more were beaming with pride online. It truly was a good day to be gay in the Philippines!
The spotlight was definitely on Marina throughout the entire episode, but many fans also took notice of her very relatable luggage. In a scene where the contestants were unpacking their things, our girl was seen with plastic storage boxes commonly seen in every Filipino household.
"Walang maglu-luggage! I-Durabox natin!" Marina joked on X. Now that's how a Filipina does it!
Suffice to say, Marina was totally having her moment with her international debut. Simply hearing the iconic RuPaul call out her name (and pronounce her a winner, at that) was already surreal for her.
What a stellar debut, Marina! We're rooting for you all the way!
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