Lady Gagita
Filipino drag performer (born 1993)
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Vinzon Leojay Rubia Booc (born 23 September 1993), better known as Lady Gagita, is a Filipino drag performer. She[a] is best known for impersonating many American musical artists such as Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. She also competed in the first season of Drag Den.
23 September 1993
- Katy Perya
Lady Gagita | |
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| Born | Vinzon Leojay Rubia Booc 23 September 1993 Davao City, Philippines |
| Other name |
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| Education | Holy Cross of Davao College |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | Drag Den (season 1) |
Early life
Vinzon Leojay Rubia Booc was born on 23 September 1993, in Davao City, Davao del Sur, to two Filipino parents.[1]
Career
While attending college at Holy Cross of Davao College, Booc first accidentally started drag in 2010, when he released a parody video of "Telephone" (2010) by Lady Gaga.[1] The parody video became an internet sensation and surpassed two million views on YouTube, and was praised by fashion director Nicola Formichetti.[2] She appeared in various video series alongside Risa Hontiveros and Jon Avila, to "spread the message about equality" and "focusing on HIV and AIDS awareness."[3]
In June 2021, Lady Gagita joined Nadine Lustre, Viñas DeLuxe, and other drag performers in a virtual benefit concert raising funds for The Golden Gays, a non-profit organization that provides support and care facilities for elderly LGBTQ people.[4] She was awarded Local Drag Queen of the Year by Village Pipol Choice Awards.[5]
Lady Gagita was revealed as one of the contestants competing in the first season of Drag Den, on 17 November 2022.[6] She won both the main challenge, which is a talent show, and the lip-sync challenge in the fourth episode.[7] In the sixth episode, her runway was inspired to stop cancel culture. She was eliminated in fifth place and 90.14 was her final score of the series.[8] In February 2023, Lady Gagita was announced as the head judge for her upcoming drag reality competition series, Mudrakels,[9] where showcases drag mothers being important roles and mentoring new drag artists.[10]
Personal life
Discography
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Magpakailanman | Episode: "Born To Be A Queen" | [citation needed] | |
| Drag Den | Herself/Contestant | Season 1 — 5th place | [13] | |
| 2023 | Mudrakels | Herself/Host | [14] | |
| 2024 | Magpakailanman | Episode: "Ang Ina Kong Ahas" | [citation needed] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pipol Choice Awards | 2021 | Local Drag Queen of the Year | Lady Gagita | Won | [15] |
