Brigiding

Filipino drag performer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Brigiding "Gigi" Aricheta,[1] or simply Brigiding, is the stage name of John Philip Aricheta (born February 26, 1992),[2] a Filipino drag performer who competed in season 1 of Drag Race Philippines[3] and was crowned the winner of the inaugural Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale.[4] She is a member of the Divine Divas with Precious Paula Nicole and Viñas DeLuxe.[5][6]

Born
John Philip Aricheta

(1992-02-26) February 26, 1992 (age 34)
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
OthernamesBrigiding "Gigi" Aricheta
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Born
John Philip Aricheta

(1992-02-26) February 26, 1992 (age 34)
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Other namesBrigiding "Gigi" Aricheta
TelevisionDrag Race Philippines (season 1)
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale (season 1) winner
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Career

Drag performer Brigiding competed on season 1 of Drag Race Philippines. Her impersonation of Elizabeth Ramsey for the Snatch Game challenged placed her in the bottom two. She tied in a lip sync against Minty Fresh to "Amakabogera" by Maymay Entrata, and both were allowed to remain in the competition.[7] Brigiding placed sixth overall.[8]

Since the show, she has performed with her fellow contestants Precious Paula Nicole and Viñas DeLuxe as the Divine Divas.[9] The trio also appeared in a 2023 episode of Drag You and Me, as contestants in the Manila Drag Supreme contest.[10] In 2022, Brigiding performed alongside fellow contestants Corazon and Turing at Kroma Entertainment's first in-person event, Kroma Overload.[11] Brigiding represented the Philippines in a Nivea campaign in 2023.[12]

Personal life

Brigiding is from Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.[13][14] She is queer and uses he/him pronouns when out of drag and she/her while in drag.[15] Brigiding is the "drag daughter" of DeeDee Marié Holliday, who competed in season 2 of Drag Race Philippines.[16] After season 1 of Drag Race Philippines, Brigiding established her own drag family, founding the House of Ding. She serves as the "drag mother" of Zymba Ding, who also competed on season 3 of Drag Race Philippines.[17] On April 24, 2024, Brigiding announced her induction into the drag family of Sasha Velour on her social media account.[18][19]

Filmography

Television

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Year Title Network/Platform Role Notes
2015 Oh My G! ABS-CBN Rene
2022 Drag Race Philippines HBO Go, WOW Presents Plus Contestant Season 1, 6th place
Drag Race Philippines: Untucked! Herself Season 1
2023 Drag You & Me IWant Michael Romero/Lila Gumamela
2024 Family Feud GMA Network Contestant Ep. 503: Team The Divine Divas (with Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas DeLuxe, Salmo Nella)
2025 Rainbow Rumble Kapamilya Channel Season 1, Ep. 47: Drag Queens (with Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas DeLuxe, Lady Morgana, Minty Fresh)
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale WOW Presents Plus Season 1, Winner
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Music videos

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Year Title Artist Role Ref.
2014 "Nandito Lang Ako" Ai-Ai delas Alas Cameo [20]
2015 "Harana Na Na Na" Janella Salvador [21]
2017 "At Ang Hirap" Angeline Quinto [19]
2023 "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" Jim Paredes [22]
2024 "Oh, Divine Diva" Divine Divas As part of the trio [23]
2026 "Paruparo" [24]
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References

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