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Have you always dreamt of competing in RuPaul's Drag Race and becoming the first Filipino drag superstar?

Well, the stars just might be finally aligning for you as media company World of Wonder announced on August 16, Monday, the launch of Drag Race Philippines, the Filipino version of the worldwide franchise.

Drag Race Philippines will be produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. It is set to premiere exclusively on WOW Presents Plus globally. Executive producers of the series include Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, Tom Campbell and RuPaul.

Drag Race Philippines is looking for the first Filipino drag superstar! / Source: World of Wonder

“The Drag Race franchise has shined a spotlight on so many incredible queens from around the world and we are so excited to introduce audiences to the dazzling queens of the Philippines.” said World of Wonder co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey.

“WOW Presents Plus was created to serve as a springboard for underrepresented voices, so we are thrilled to exclusively premiere Drag Race Philippines on the platform for our global viewers.”

The Emmy-winning reality drag competition first began in 2009 and the franchise is available in 193 countries worldwide, including Thailand, Chile, Canada, Holland, the UK, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy.

Now, the 'Drag Race' franchise has reached Philippine shores and is calling on all fierce drag queens in the country to submit for casting.

Find out how you can join 'Drag Race Philippines' from the drag icon herself, RuPaul, in the video below.

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Speaking of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' watch drag queens Kim Chi and Plastique Tiara play a fun game of "Jojowain or Totropahin" in the Kapuso Web Specials video below.

You may also check out this gallery of Flipino queens who have competed in 'RuPaul's Drag Race:'