Viñas DeLuxe is the stage name of Christian Ric Viñas, a Filipino drag performer who competed on season 1 of Drag Race Philippines.

Viñas DeLuxe
Viñas Deluxe at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2023
Born
Christian Ric Viñas[1][2]

Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines
TelevisionDrag Race Philippines (season 1)

Early life

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Viñas DeLuxe was born in Bulacan.[3]

Career

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Viñas DeLuxe is a drag performer and hairdresser.[4] She has also been described as an events host, a vlogger, a comedian, and the chief executive officer of Deluxe Wigs.[5]

Viñas DeLuxe competed on season 1 of Drag Race Philippines.[6][7][8] She performed at RuPaul's DragCon LA in 2023, where she impersonated Mariah Carey.[9]

Viñas DeLuxe's debut single "I'm Feeling Sexy Tonight" was released in 2023,[10][11] and received a music video.[12]

Personal life

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Viñas DeLuxe is the "drag mother" of Tiny Deluxe, who competed on season 2 of Drag Race Philippines.[13]

Filmography

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ Alpad, Christina (5 February 2023). "The holy trinity of PH drag". manilatimes.net. The Manila Times. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  2. ^ "I'm Feeling Sexy Tonight". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Exclusive: Viñas Deluxe wants to return to Drag Race Philippines". GAY TIMES. 2022-10-05. Archived from the original on 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  4. ^ Enriquez, Em (March 24, 2022). "Here's Why This Drag Queen Doesn't Care What You Think About Her Nose Job". Preview. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "6 Filipino drag queens to know, as the country gets its first drag reality show". South China Morning Post. 2021-08-03. Archived from the original on 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  6. ^ "Exclusive with Vinas Deluxe". Spill the Tea. 2022-10-05. Archived from the original on 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  7. ^ "Viñas Deluxe is the Official Camp Queen of Drag Race Philippines". www.metroscenemag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  8. ^ Guerra, Joey (2023-08-23). "'Drag Race Philippines' Q&A: Tiny Deluxe says, 'Y'all missed so much' because of early elimination". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  9. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (2023-05-19). "'Absolutely unreal': Viñas DeLuxe earns raves for on-point Mariah Carey impersonation". Interaksyon. Archived from the original on 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  10. ^ "'Drag Race PH' star Viñas Deluxe to make singing debut with Tarsier Records". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  11. ^ "Viñas Deluxe's "I'm Feeling Sexy Tonight" hits half a million combined streams". ABS-CBN. May 30, 2023. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  12. ^ "Viñas Deluxe brings campy vibe to music video". Daily Tribune. 2023-04-16. Archived from the original on 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  13. ^ "'Drag Race Philippines' Season 2 Cast: Meet The Queens". www.pride.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
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