Lady Gagita

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Rubia and the surname or paternal family name is Booc.
Lady Gagita
Born
Vinzon Leojay Rubia Booc

(1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 31)
Davao City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other names
  • Katy Perya
EducationHoly Cross of Davao College
Occupation
Years active2010–present
TelevisionDrag Den (season 1)

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 first season of Drag Den.

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

Booc is gay, and uses the pronouns he/him out of drag and she/her in drag.[11]

Discography

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing the year released, and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"May Kapa"
with the cast of Drag Den (season 1) 		2023 Non-album promotional single [12]

Filmography

Television

List of television credits
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

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
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]

Notes

  1. ^ Booc's pronouns are he/him. However, when he performs as Lady Gagita, the pronouns are she/her. This article uses both sets of pronouns accordingly.

References

  1. ^ a b Alivio, Cristina E. (3 April 2019). "Lady Gagita: The art of impersonation". SunStar. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  2. ^ Samonte, Jujiin (8 December 2022). "A Round Of Applause For Lady Gagita, Drag Den's Internet Icon". Mega Drag. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Chef Sau del Rosario, Jon Avila, Risa Hontiveros, Lady Gagita and more speak of acceptance and equality for LGBT Pride March on December 4". Spot Philippines. 2 December 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Nadine Lustre and drag queens Vinas DeLuxe, Lady Gagita, Andy Crocker in benefit concert". Rappler. 25 June 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  5. ^ Robles, Renzneil (20 November 2022). "Give in to the eight bewitching queens of Drag Den Philippines". Village Pipol. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ^ Colcol, Erwin (19 November 2022). "Get Set! Here's the Cast of the Manila Luzon-Starring "Drag Den Philippines"". Preview Philippines. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  7. ^ "High on Drags". Drag Den. Season 1. Episode 4. 29 December 2022. Amazon Prime Video.
  8. ^ Tunac, Hermes Joy (12 January 2023). "'Drag Den PH' names Naia, Shewarma, Maria Cristina as its Top 3 finalists". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  9. ^ Bautista, Rafael (23 February 2023). "Drag Mothers Take Center Stage in Lady Gagita's Digital Series, 'Mudrakels'". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  10. ^ Acierto, Drew. "Making Your Mudra Proud: Drag Queens Help Aspiring Drag Artists in New YouTube Series". Push. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  11. ^ Enriquez, Em (27 December 2022). "Lady Gagita Is Making a Name for Herself and She's Doing It One Drag Performance at a Time". Preview. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  12. ^ The Cast of Drag Den (20 January 2023). "May Kapa". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Place your bets! 'Drag Den Philippines' introduces its competing queens". Rappler. 17 November 2022. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  14. ^ Samonte, Jujiin (23 May 2023). "AFAB Queen Savvy Tan Is The First Anak Ng Mudra Winner Of Mudrakels". Mega Drag. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  15. ^ Lorejo, Leanne (3 March 2022). "VP Choice Awards 2021: The Full List of Winners". Village Pipol. Retrieved 29 February 2024.