A drag performer and television personality, Manila Luzon is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential Filipino-American drag queens, best known as a finalist on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Known for her bold fashion, sharp wit, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, Manila’s charisma and creativity inspire countless fans, promoting acceptance and representation within the LGBTQ+ and the Asian American communities.

Asian Academy Creative Award winner for BEST HOST (2023), Manila Luzon is host, head judge and executive producer of the popular reality drag competition DRAG DEN with MANILA LUZON on Prime Video. Manila is also awarded BEST HOST for the 28th annual Asian Television Awards (2024) and a TOFA AWARD (2025) as one of the 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINOS IN THE WORLD.

Manila first competed on the third season of Emmy Award winning, RuPaul’s Drag Race. Her creativity, style and humor paved her way to the end where she finished second place and returned to RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars twice for season 1 and season 4. Manila did not walk away with the crown or cash prize; however she won adoration from viewers across the world who call themselves “Fanilas”.

Leaving a sweet taste for more, Manila soon became a pop culture sensation with appearances in shows like Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America, ABC’s General Hospital, Celebrity Family Feud, Hulu’s Drag Me To Dinner, Huluween Dragstravaganza, Cartoon Network’s We Baby Bears, and hosts her own reality competition show DRAG DEN with MANILA LUZON streaming on Prime Video.

After a decade of releasing music independently with popular songs like “Hot Couture”, “The Chop” and “Go Fish”, Manila Luzon signed with Warner Music Philippines and most recently with Republic Records Philippines.

Manila partnered on global and domestic campaigns for “Maybelline”, Disney’s “Cruella” & “Mulan”, “Facebook”, “Jack Daniels”, “Bubly Bounce Water”, Universal’s “Trolls World Tour”, “Yahoo! Mobile”, “Amazon Prime”, “Orbitz”, “Absolut”, “Nine West”, & “The SM Store”.

Joining with other famous drag queens such as Trixie Mattel, Monét X Change and Alaska 5000, Manila Luzon created SERV Vodka, a new brand of flavored vodkas. Served in LGBTQ bars and nightclubs across the United States and at ShopSERVVodka.com , SERV Vodka is a proud to be one of the first gay-owned and gay-opperated spirits brands.

It’s been quite a journey for Manila Luzon and she shows no sign of slowing down. Her lifestyle brand Fineapple Couture which sells a chic collection of attire, books, accessories, and fashion dolls.

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