#Paolo ballesteros

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PAOLO BALLESTEROS • drag race philippines s3 finale look

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Paolo Ballesteros

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Gay

DOB: 29 November 1982

Ethnicity: Filipino

Occupation: Actor, comedian, presenter, model, impersonator

[justanothergeneralkrow]

Finally started the new ep of Drag Race PH and I NEED someone tell me why the song Mama Pao walked out to was cut in 3 different times and then the audio weirdly shifted when Jiggly was talking. WHY IS AUDIO THE BANE OF THIS DRAG RACE FRANCHISE? LIKE COME ON GUYS EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SHOW IS ALMOST PERFECT BUT THE AUDIO EDITING IS JUST DUMPSTER QUALITY

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Ron Watches Drag Race Philippines Season 3 Episode 10

It’s the grand finale let’s jump right in! Continue reading Ron Watches Drag Race Philippines Season 3 Episode 10

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Bloom’s Evening Gown Fashion Design | Swinging Sixties Theme

A formal wear for a Filipino Celebrity attending the MET Gala. I infused 60s elements such as mod fashion (short skirts, tights and geometric shapes) and took inspiration from Filipino icons and designers. The dress is an envisioned modernized Filipiniana. Ridiculous and bright yet easy to wear because it is a terno. The wrap is a makeshift panuelo but it also gives the impression of butterfly puffed sleeves. The motif of the gown is the Philippines’ national flower, Sampaguita. 

Our second plate submission tackled on Fashion Design. Professor Rino Datuin instructed the block to stick with same era as the previous Visual Communication plate. Thankfully, the timeline we chose had a distinct style and world-renown designers, even considered pioneers, like Mary Quant.

In the 1960s, London was the center of Fashion and they called the era Swinging Sixties. Their fashion is characterized by bright color and a-line hemlines as seen in the moodboard (img.1).

Img.1 RepubLIKHA: 1960s Sustainable Wear Moodboard

I chose to do formal wear and nothing much went on with my initial designs (img.2). I made 2 designs for the sake of variation but regardless they are bland. Undoubtedly, it is evident that I was confused how to do this. 

Img.2 - Orchid’s Evening Gown Initial Design

Our member, Deya, was the presenter for our concept presentation. She begun with the line from Foalle and Tuffin  “we don’t want to be chic, we just want to be ridiculous” which changed direction of our designs after.

Design Process

To explain my initial design, it is an evening gown meant for any occasion. Made from satin, layered with floral lace as accent. The design on the right is an envisioned modernized Filipiniana. I added a boxy jacket made from satin and lace as terno for the a-line skirt.

According to research, while 1960s fashion became progressively casual and there were trends for womenswear - formalwear, however, still emulated the 1950s with the tea length dresses and elegance so I did the same.

On the right corner of the initial design image are my professor’s comments that I noted down. He said to the team that our designs were a little conservative and we could be more ridiculous! He also mentioned that we should not merely be replicating or making designs for the era rather giving new takes.

Img.3 - Formal Gown 2nd Revision

This is my second design (img.3). I like to think it’s ridiculous but it feels casual to me. It made me question what’s even is considered ‘formal’.

For this concept, I used nearly all the colors of the moodboard’s palette. I made the skirt shorter and balloon shaped as my professor suggested. The Filipino elements in this is the single butterfly puffed sleeve and the sampaguita embroidery on the satin top and colorful lace skirt. I wanted to go all out floral that is why the colored lace layered on top of the skirt are petal shaped, even the collar are petal shaped fabrics. I chose sampaguita because it is the Philippines’ national flower.

I was not able to attend the 2nd consultation with my professor so instead I watched the recording and I tried applying his feedback on my team members’ outputs to mine. I also asked feedback from my team as well. 

img.4 - Evening Gown Final Design

For my final design, I changed the gown’s style or shape of the skirt yet again. It is a-line but still above the knee because miniskirts, shift dresses that don’t have defined waists were the trend of the 1960s. Mary Quant was the designer that popularized the high-hemlines and contributed, if not, defined the fashion of Swinging Sixties.

If there are fashion designers then there are fashion models as well. To complete the mod fashion, I referred to Twiggy’s wears. I paired the dress with ridiculous tights with circle prints and cuts, and mary jane heels.

For the Filipino elements, I looked into Drag Race because if there is anyone who knew what it meant to express themselves it would be Drag Queens! They are highly creative people and it is evident in the outfits they designed and created themselves.

Paolo Ballesteros was the host for Philippine Drag Race and for the announcement of being the TV show’s chosen host he wore this gown (img.5) with Manila landmarks designed by Job Dacon. I thought this was what my professor meant when he told the team to add Filipino motifs or icons.

Img.5 - Paolo Ballesteros Gown (2022)

I established in my 2nd revision that sampaguita was my main motif so without hesitation, I used the Hasmin Sampaguita Rice print and replaced the idea of using embroidered Sampaguita on the satin top. 

The scarf wrap is a makeshift panuelo and made puffed to replicate the butterfly sleeves of a Filipiana. This is inspired from Ditta Sandico’s brand. She is a Filipino designer that collaborated with indigenous weavers and created the fabric Banaca, made from banana and abaca.

References

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This is the 2005 Christmas Station ID of GMA. The Station ID was themed “Kapuso, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko”

The Christmas Station ID Theme was sung Martin Nievera, Jolina Magdangal, Sam Concepcion, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, Ogie Alcasid, Sharon Cuneta, the Christmas Carollers from GMA and the original cast from the TV5 sketch comedy show Goin’ Bulilit. Somehow, The Christmas Station ID Theme Song was shortened due to the video. Somehow, Starting in December 1, 2005, The song “Star ng Pasko” can be heard in DZBB Radyo 594 and various radio stations nationwide.

The Christmas Station ID contains Martin Nievera who is riding on a Jeepney, Heart Evangelista, Dimples Romana, Bea Alonzo, Gabby Concepcion with his daughter KC Concepcion, Eddie Gutierrez and Ruffa Gutierrez, Chad Kinis, Albie Casiño, Janice de Belen, Arcee Muñoz, Alice Dixson, Tuesday Vargas, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero, Paolo Bediones, Sharon Cuneta, Mike Enriquez, Henry Omaga-Diaz, Jessica Soho, Mel Tiangco, Karen Davila, Amelyn Veloso, Cheryl Cosim, Alvin Elchico, Anthony Taberna, Alex Vincent Medina, Erich Gonzales, Beauty Gonzales, Christian Bables, Ogie Diaz, Piolo Pascual, Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon, Albert Martinez, Gerald Anderson, Luis Manzano, Matteo Guidicelli, Patrick Garcia, AJ Perez, Terence Baylon, Carl Cervantes, Martin Escudero, Derek Ramsay, Paolo Ballesteros, Pooh, Pokwang, Edu Manzano, Jericho Rosales, Christopher de Leon, Richard Gutierrez, Raymond Gutierrez, JC de Vera, Jayson Gainza, Zanjoe Marudo, John Prats, Ces Oreña-Drilon, Carmina Villaroel, Eugene Domingo, Nora Aunor, Leandro Muñoz, Kristine Hermosa, Meg Imperial, Gelli de Belen, Empoy Marquez, Mark Lapid, Cherie Gil, Raymart Santiago, JM de Guzman, Jessie Mendiola, Wendell Ramos, Pen Medina, Ping Medina, Janine Gutierrez, Rene Hawkins, Solenn Heusaff, Eric Quizon, Epy Quizon, Richard Gomez and his wife Lucy Torres-Gomez, Janno Gibbs, Polo Ravales, John Lloyd Cruz, EJ Falcon, Roxanne Guinoo, Joyce Jimenez, Valerie Concepcion, Shawn Yao, Keempee de Leon, Eula Valdez, RK Bagatsing, Ian Veneracion, Claudine Barretto, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Kim Atienza, Judy Ann Santos, Cherry Pie Picache, Neil Ryan Sese, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Jess Lapid Jr., Mico Halili, Hayden Kho, JP de Guzman, Vhong Navarro, Mel Martinez, Long Mejia, Jolo Revilla, Bong Revilla, Jhong Hilario, John Estrada, Oyo Boy Sotto, Gian Sotto, Ryan Agoncillo, Maine Mendoza, Catherine Bernardo, RJ Padilla, Aga Muhlach, Bembol Roco, Geoff Eigenmann, Gabby Eigenmann, Bernard Palanca, Mico Palanca, featuring child actress Angelica Panganiban who is an original cast member of Goin’ Bulilit, the Spice Girls, the supergroup Group of 30, the SexBomb Girls and DJ Lance the Dinosaur from Sesame Street. The Christmas Station ID features the pre-debut of South Korean boy band BigBang and Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse and Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse and president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who turns on the Christmas Lights and hugs Angelica Panganiban at the very end. Sadly, Fernando Poe Jr. and Mark Gil don’t appear in the 2005 Christmas Station ID because Fernando Poe Jr. died in September 11, 2005 of leukemia and Mark Gil died in November 11, 2005 due to a respiratory failure.

But eventually, This was the only Christmas Station ID to feature the crew from ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5. But somehow, The clips are used from the 2005 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID in 2005 which is “Sabay Tayo sa Pasko, Kapamilya!”

Somehow, Arcee Muñoz, Alice Dixson, Tuesday Vargas, Ritz Azul, Eula Caballero and Aga Muhlach may have moved to TV5 in 2005, although Ryan Agoncillo has moved to ABS-CBN in 2005.

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drag queens and teaching stethoscopes, part 3

I haven't done one of these since March! For some reason, it's that time again. This series (if you can call it that) was inspired by my love of drag as well as this currently out of stock teaching stethoscope sold by MDF that has four sets of binaurals. How would it feel if FOUR people listened to your heart at once? Overwhelming? Embarrassing? Invasive? Just strange? But what if they were freaking amazing drag queens? Exactly. Perfection.

Here are my choices this go-round.

Bianca Del Rio

Yes, it's true that Bianca was #1 on the previous versions of these posts. And she always will be. My obsession has only deepened since I got to meet her earlier this year. She makes a living as an insult comic in drag but the big secret is that she's super sweet and she could listen to my heart anytime.

Paolo Ballesteros

I'm going through something every time I see Mama Pao on Drag Race Philippines. Her remarks are often biting but her demeanor is warm and supportive. Not unlike Bianca and my next pick, she's also objectively adorable out of drag.

Pangina Heals

No single gif is doing Pangina justice. She's gorgeous, frightening, odd AF, and regal all at once. She can also say something nice in a tone that makes you spend the next five minutes questioning whether you just got dragged or praised. I guess that doesn't make her an ideal candidate to be an auscultater for fun on paper, but idk--you just have to experience her.

Viñas DeLuxe

Filipino queen Viñas DeLuxe is a beauty queen in drag but just strikes me as a big goofball out of drag and seems fun as hell and should round off this listening session nicely.

Note: If it's in any way unclear, these fantasies are based on consent. This would only take place assuming the queens were interested.

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The Uprise of Pinoy Drag Excellence

The local drag scene in the Philippines has been experiencing unprecedented growth over the recent years, and it’s making waves all around the globe! Here’s what to know about Pinoy Drag:

Evolution

The local queer community has been a prominent force in Pre-Colonial Philippines, the gays have been a pillar of Philippine society before the Spanish even set foot on our shore. Prominent societal figures from the Pre-Colonial Philippines are Babaylans and Asogs, spiritual leaders typically posted by effeminate male tribe members. The prominence of the queer community can also be seen in Philippine Mythology with characters such as Lakapati, the goddess of fertility and harvest who is commonly described as androgynous and intersex, and Nagmalitong Yawa and Matan-ayon, famous maidens that can turn into male warriors called Binukots.

The spotlight the Pre-Colonial queer community received was tainted by the Spanish Colonization through Christian beliefs and reinforced by the Americans through formal education, over the years of colonization the queer community has been looked down upon by society and was seen as a taboo that had opened the doors for the Filipino queers to be subjected to discrimination and disrespect. After the colonization of the Spanish and Americans, the Japanese Occupation reopened the doors for the community but only as sex objects. During the Japanese Occupation, numerous women and men were deceived and enslaved and were called “comfort women/gays.”

The dark history of queer representation in Philippine society had forced the community back into the closet but in recent decades, many movements were established by queer organizations to destigmatize and detoxify the reputation of the queer community that had been tainted by our history. Such organizations are Golden Gays that made an undeniable impact on the local queer community that their existence and legacy are an inspiration.

Renaissance 

The recent growth of drag was fueled because of the rising demand for this kind of entertainment caused by the popular drag reality television show, Rupaul’s Drag Race, hosted by Rupaul, a legendary drag performer since the 80’s. The show stars a cast of diverse drag performers competing for the coveted title of Drag Superstar. The show resulted in bringing back the spotlight to the queer community internationally. The local drag performers have the chance to compete, as a local franchise of the show is now open in the Philippines. Drag Race Philippines is hosted by Paolo Ballesteros, Kaladkaren, and Jiggly Caliente, a contestant from the original franchise.

Drag performers from well-established clubs, such as O-Bar, Nectar, Krib+, and Rapture to name a few, have participated in the Drag Race Philippines. The majority of the contestants have been established performers of these drag bars; the local television show contributed to the growing audience of these bars.

Drag Race Philippines has paved the way for international opportunities for local drag performers to busk in the lights of stages from different parts of the world. Drag Race Philippines contestants have been invited to perform on tours, performing in America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Marina Summers, the first runner-up of Drag Race Philippines Season 1, had the opportunity to be one of the contestants of another Drag Race franchise, Drag Race UK versus the World, finishing up as a runner-up in the second season.

Legacy

The growth of Pinoy Drag has had a direct effect on queer children and adults alike, drag has always been a platform to showcase the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talents of the queer community and with the local industry rising and getting international recognition, this growth and its accumulated effects could finally pave the path for political acknowledgment of the queer community.

Filipino drag has been a form of social representation of the queer community, from being prominent spiritual leaders to being used as sex slaves by the Japanese, the Filipino queers paved the way for drag performers to have a welcoming and safe limelight from the spotlights of society.

Written by: Neil Carolino

Pubmat by: Neil Carolino

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Shattering Stereotypes: Unveiling the Patriarchal Lens in Filipino Media

Foreword

After more than 300 years of colonization, Filipinos are left with a deeply-ingrained patriarchal culture that was perpetuated even more by print media. Although not all media representation is reality, these serve as a reflection of society. From the portrayal of women as homemakers and sexual objects, to the portrayal of the queer people as comics and entertainers, these two sectors suffer the most from stereotypes brought about by the patriarchal lens in print media. As a result, women are objectified and harassed in society, while queer people are being ridiculed for expressing themselves. Hence, it is imperative to be critical of how different sectors of society are being represented, less these sectors will suffer from harmful effects brought about by stereotypes. It is also necessary to critically examine our perceptions of these sectors and to advocate for more inclusive and authentic representations of Filipinos.

A Curious Case of Calendar Girls: The Sexualization of Women in Alcoholic Advertisements

A Filipino house would not be complete without one or more of these calendars from liquor companies depicting a slim, fit and fair-skinned woman dressed in swimwear or lingerie and making provocative poses. As a child, I never understood why women were the ones endorsing alcohol. It wasn't until later on that I understood that it's because the target market of alcohol are men. How is it seemingly no one bats an eye that women are portrayed as sexual figures in order for brands to appeal for the physical desires of the public?

Kylie Versoza as Tanduay's Calendar Girl for 2023.

In "Social Inequality and Media Representation” by Croteau and Hoynes, the authors said that the creation of media caters to a patriarchal view- portraying men as dominant and career-driven while portraying women as homemakers or sexual objects. In print media, photos of men are often close-ups of their faces, while photos of women are often shown with their full bodies, and in as little clothes as possible to leave room to the imagination. As a result, women in society are often disrespected and are sexualized in broad daylight. It's disgusting.

I don't think Filipino women are portrayed fairly in these types of print media. Not all women look like these calendar girls, and the lack of diversity and representation of body types subtly enforces a sexist agenda that women should look a certain way to pander to men's interests. But most importantly, I feel furious that these advertisements seem to invite women in society to also be sexualized by men. It reinforces the harmful notion that women are free to be objectified because it's okay in print media to do so.

Ria Atayde as White Castle's Calendar Girl for 2023.

However, a new era for Calendar Girls has come with Ria Atayde carrying the banner for curvier girls. When I first saw this calendar, I felt seen. As someone with a similar body type, I feel connected with this representation of a Filipino woman. While this body type may not be traditionally sexy or beautiful, this form of print media comes across as embracing that aspect of femininity and taking charge of it. Hence, with more representation of different kinds of women, print media may be able to rewire the patriarchal view of media into one that is more holistic and representative of women, rather than catering to the desires of men.

Philippine Drag Culture and The Queer Community

Drag serves as a way for people, queer or not, to challenge traditional gender norms and embrace their identity by expressing their creativity and artistic talents, a characteristic that is so undoubtably Filipino.

Precious Paula Nicole wearing a red and yellow indigenous-inspired attire, with beads, bracelets and earrings.

In fact, the Philippines is home to some of the most talented drag queens in the world- from seasoned artists like Paolo Ballesteros to up-and-coming stars like Marina Summers and Taylor Sheesh. In 2022, the internationally acclaimed "RuPaul's Drag Race", a reality competition television series between drag queens, entered mainstream Filipino media.

Marina Summer stuns in an exclusive photoshoot with MEGA DRAG PH, a Filipino media company publishing print magazines and e-magazines on fashion.

Despite being a largely conservative nation, the show was well-received among the masses, thus elevating what was once only enjoyed within the confines of the LGBTQ+ community, into the rest of the country. But could the acceptance of drag culture in the Philippines signal a broader acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community as well?

Paolo Ballesteros and The Golden Gays on the cover of MEGA DRAG PH.

In "Social Inequality and Media Representation” by Croteau and Hoynes, the authors noted that the portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community in media has been problematic ever since the 1930s. The LGBTQ+ community were stereotypically depicted as promiscuous, flamboyant, and ridiculous to the extent of only providing comedic relief. Despite the significant improvement in the media's portrayal over the last century, to this day, people only tolerate, if not accept, queer representations in media as long as it is entertaining.

While I'm proud that more Filipinos are being recognized as pioneers of fashion and beauty in drag culture, I can't help but feel frustrated that the masses may not take them seriously and thus reduce them to caricatures rather than respect them as individuals.

Bibliography

Croteau, D., Hoynes, W., & Milan, S. (2011). Media/Society: Industries, Images, and Audiences. SAGE Publications.

Flores, Zhaira Wincy, "Sexualization and Objectification of Women in the Philippines" (2019). Gender & Sexuality Studies Student Work Collection. 39. https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gender_studies/39

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List (Drag Racer’s Philippines)

Paolo Ballesteros

Season 1

Season 2

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i legit forget paolo ballesteros does other stuff (ie pinoy variety shows) im so used to seeing him do drag lol

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PAOLO BALLESTEROS • drag race philippines judging looks   ↳ for @anon

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"Goodluck, and don't f*ck it up" (Pinoy version)

PAOLO "MAMWA PAO" BALLESTEROS in DRAG RACE PHILIPPINES

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PAOLO BALLESTEROS // drag race philippines 01X06 look {requested by anon}

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Ron Watches Drag Race Philippines Season 3 Episode 9

We’re at the home stretch! The season finale is just around the corner, so let’s see who are the queens that are going to make it there! Continue reading Ron Watches Drag Race Philippines Season 3 Episode 9

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