00:00 [ Music ]
00:22 [ Foreign Language ]
00:33 And I'm glad to be with some of the best drag queens in the country.
00:37 And welcome to Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.
00:40 [ Applause ]
00:45 Vina Deluxe, thank you for being here.
00:48 Thank you for the invite.
00:51 Viva La Queen, thank you.
00:53 Thank you so much for having us, Tito Boy.
00:55 Right now, please welcome,
00:57 [ Foreign Language ]
01:02 Please welcome, Ice Siqueira.
01:04 [ Music ]
01:14 [ Foreign Language ]
01:17 One, two, three, go.
01:20 [ Music ]
01:22 [ Laughter ]
01:27 Thank you, please, please.
01:29 [ Foreign Language ]
01:35 Welcome to the program.
01:37 Thank you so much for having us.
01:39 I'm so happy to be with these queens again.
01:41 I know, because you co-directed Drag Race Philippines.
01:45 Yes, I did.
01:47 [ Foreign Language ]
01:49 I've always been a fan of the show.
01:50 So, when they told me that I will be co-directing with Direk Arnel,
01:54 I was so excited.
01:56 And of course, this is the first season.
01:59 So, it's really my first time to meet the queens, everything.
02:02 I was so excited.
02:04 What did you learn from the queens?
02:07 Their nagging.
02:09 [ Laughter ]
02:11 Of course, they're in my in-ear.
02:14 So, I'm letting them listen to everything.
02:16 Imagine, Tito Boy, having to look for these people.
02:18 It's my first time to meet them that day.
02:20 So, someone's talking.
02:22 Who's talking?
02:24 And everyone's talking at the same time.
02:26 There are some who are full of it.
02:28 It's hard to filter out those who have no chance.
02:30 So, it's amazing.
02:32 But I saw and I was really amazed.
02:35 I noticed that despite the competition, they were sisters first.
02:40 Yes.
02:42 And I'm glad that even though they're in a hurry,
02:45 they still found time to help a fellow contestant to fix her wig.
02:49 So, I was amazed.
02:51 Sisterhood.
02:53 And you two are the queens of Drag Race Philippines.
02:56 I am proud to have been part of the show.
02:59 For the parents who are watching this show,
03:04 what is drag?
03:06 Vinyals and Eva, what is drag?
03:09 And who is a drag queen?
03:11 We use the term drag artist nowadays.
03:14 It's more gender-open.
03:18 And it also emphasizes the fact that drag is an art.
03:22 So, there are people like us who use our bodies through wigs,
03:27 makeup, and outfits as an artistic expression of fantasy.
03:31 So, what differentiates drag queens from our trans sisters
03:35 or people who dress up is that there's a new personality.
03:40 A new character.
03:43 It's a key word, actually.
03:44 A fantasy brought to life. That's what drag is as an art form.
03:47 How long has it been since you've done a transformation?
03:52 Usually, how long?
03:54 Eight years.
03:56 You just finished yesterday.
03:59 She just slept.
04:02 For a fast talk.
04:04 Okay.
04:06 Now, I'm used to it. I've been doing it for an hour.
04:09 You can do it alone?
04:12 Yes.
04:13 Three hours.
04:15 I'm really slow as a person.
04:18 As a person?
04:20 As an artist.
04:23 How much do you love?
04:25 I hope someone loves me.
04:28 Give me the badge.
04:30 We'll talk about that later.
04:32 I love doing drag, but it's all just fine.
04:35 Because it fulfills your fantasy.
04:40 You've already won the audience.
04:42 All expenses are gone.
04:44 We'll have to spend again next week.
04:46 Let's talk about competition.
04:48 You and us here, we are in an extremely competitive business.
04:53 How do you compete?
04:55 You know, that's actually hard.
04:57 Especially if you have a lot of people around you.
05:02 I learned my own way when I was part of a group called Sessionistas.
05:08 And of course, you have a lot of contemporaries here.
05:10 You have Juris, Nina, all amazing singers and musicians.
05:16 And I'm like, how can I stand out if they're all good?
05:21 And then I realized, we all have something to give each other that we can't give to each other.
05:28 Because even if we're both Juris, we have the same voice, the same timbre, the same coolness.
05:33 There are things that Juris can give that I can't give.
05:37 But there are things that I can give that is uniquely mine.
05:40 Because what is uniquely mine is my story, my journey.
05:44 That's where the fire of how I sing comes from.
05:50 So same with Juris.
05:52 I think that's when I realized that I can't compete.
05:55 I can just be me because I will always stand out.
05:59 Because we all have something to give each other.
06:02 And that's the way you compete.
06:05 You're competing because you stay true to your core, to your truth.
06:08 Yeah, and you just have to do good.
06:10 Correct.
06:12 Some weeks ago, I read something.
06:13 I think it was one of your posts where you were talking about some people judging us,
06:20 not based on who we are, our personality, our character, our talent, but still based on what's between our legs.
06:28 The question is, are you still a lot or is there still a lot of discrimination, bigotry, homophobia?
06:36 Actually, that's why I had to post that because my daughter greeted me "Happy Father's Day."
06:41 Amara.
06:43 Amara, she greeted me "Happy Father's Day."
06:45 And I was so moved by what she wrote.
06:48 So I posted the post.
06:50 Let's go back to that because I was so touched by that post.
06:53 That you're not just a stepdad and I'm so proud of you.
06:57 And you know, it's an inspiring message.
07:00 Yes, I was so touched.
07:02 So I posted it.
07:04 When I post things, I don't normally look at the comments.
07:08 It was actually her who said, "Dad, can I call?"
07:11 Because my daughter is a very personal person.
07:13 She's really personal.
07:15 She doesn't want to disturb our privacy.
07:19 She had to say that she's annoyed because of the comments on my post that she saw.
07:29 That people are invalidating our relationship as dad and daughter.
07:37 I hate that because of what they're saying.
07:40 They're saying that we don't have a relationship.
07:42 Who are they to question what we have?
07:44 But of course, I felt bad for my daughter.
07:48 Why are they questioning what my daughter thinks of me?
07:52 I'm her dad.
07:54 That's what she thinks of me.
07:56 This is our relationship.
07:58 So I really had to post it.
08:00 And nobody has the right to do that.
08:02 Exactly.
08:03 Nobody has the right to invalidate your relationship.
08:05 That's why she said that beautiful thing.
08:07 She's not angry because of me posting, but because we're being invalidated.
08:15 That's why it's a win for me.
08:18 Some people will always say, "How did you become a father?
08:20 You don't have anything between your legs."
08:23 But no, this person sees me as her dad.
08:26 As someone who helped her mom mold her into the person she is now.
08:30 I just want to go to your relationship with Liza.
08:34 You have a wonderful, happy marriage.
08:37 It's very stable.
08:39 What are the two of you doing that you're not reaching the point
08:44 where your only reaction is, "I'm gonna go. I'm walking away."
08:46 The answer is later.
08:48 And the two of you, Vinyas and Eva.
08:51 We're back here on Fast Talk with Boy of Bunda.
08:54 We're still here with Vinyas, Eva, and Ice.
08:58 Ice, we have to do Fast Talk.
09:00 Alright, let's do this.
09:02 Hot or Ice?
09:04 Ice.
09:06 You think he thinks?
09:08 He thinks.
09:10 Golden baby or little Susie?
09:13 Money.
09:14 No, sorry, guitar.
09:16 How can I have money without a guitar?
09:18 Sing or sing?
09:20 Jag Queen or Jag King?
09:22 Sweet or expensive?
09:24 Sweet.
09:26 Talent or ability?
09:28 Talent.
09:30 Start or finish?
09:32 Start.
09:34 Describe yourself as a father.
09:36 Cool, dad.
09:38 As a wife.
09:41 What was the sweetest thing you did to Liza?
09:43 My, what do you call it? Proposal.
09:47 One thing you miss about childhood?
09:49 No responsibilities.
09:51 One thing you love about yourself?
09:53 Confidence.
09:55 Loud or proud?
09:57 Proud.
09:59 Lights on or lights off?
10:01 Lights off.
10:03 Happiness or chocolates?
10:05 Happiness.
10:07 Best time for happiness?
10:10 When the time comes,
10:11 we would see that there's value in being kind more than being right.
10:18 I agree.
10:20 I thank you.
10:23 Stand up.
10:25 Sorry, sorry.
10:27 Stand up.
10:29 I'm shy.
10:31 I've always been fascinated by the poem of Walt Whitman.
10:37 I'll just read the song of myself, "That we are many."
10:40 We're children, we're fathers, we're mothers, we're singers, we're many.
10:44 Describe to us how you are as a child actor.
10:50 I would like to say that when I was a child actor, I just enjoyed myself.
10:58 For me, everything was play.
11:00 Every role I played, every character.
11:05 It's like drag.
11:07 OG drag queen.
11:10 Camp queen.
11:12 Making real fantasy.
11:14 Yes. Everything is about my imagination.
11:18 Describe yourself as a singer-songwriter.
11:22 I am a confident singer and a struggling songwriter.
11:30 Thank you.
11:32 Let's do fast talk.
11:34 Let's do fast talk.
11:35 I wanna see this.
11:37 Let's alternate.
11:39 Queen or princess?
11:41 Queen of the night or queen of the world?
11:43 Queen of the world.
11:45 With makeup or no makeup?
11:47 With filter or no filter?
11:49 Born this way or born to be wild?
11:52 Born to be wild.
11:54 Single ladies or single daddies?
11:56 Single daddies.
11:58 Who is the most beautiful among you two?
12:01 Me.
12:03 Me.
12:04 Who is the most attractive?
12:06 You.
12:08 Who is the best?
12:10 Different.
12:12 Who is the best artist to be a drag queen?
12:15 Boy Abuda.
12:17 Thank you.
12:19 Lights on or lights off?
12:21 Lights on.
12:23 Happiness or chocolates?
12:25 Happiness.
12:27 Who runs the world?
12:29 Drag queen!
12:31 Yes!
12:32 To the question,
12:36 when you're in most challenging moments with Liza,
12:40 what keeps you on track?
12:42 And how do you, especially you,
12:46 how do you do that it's not an option?
12:50 I wanna go.
12:52 Our goal is to be happy.
12:54 To stay together forever and be happy.
13:00 That's the goal.
13:01 So now how do we get to that goal?
13:03 So of course there will be fights, there will be challenges.
13:05 So we always communicate and listen to each other.
13:08 And when I say communicate, Tito Boy,
13:10 it's not just the typical surface level communication.
13:14 We go deep dive to the hard conversation.
13:18 To the point that even if we cry,
13:20 even if sometimes we raise our voices,
13:23 we will do it because what we have is something worth fighting for.
13:27 And what's important to us is that we both hear each other.
13:30 Because I think sometimes when you're in a relationship,
13:33 you fall into the trap that I'm right, you're wrong,
13:35 you're right, I'm wrong.
13:37 But if we don't hear each other's side,
13:41 and most often than not,
13:43 we always have our own sides to tell in the story we have.
13:47 What are you learning in the context of love and relationships
13:52 in Direk's discourse?
13:56 I'm learning to love first.
13:57 So that I can win.
14:00 But how is your love life?
14:02 I mean, you can't live without Vinyas.
14:05 This is...
14:07 I'm spending.
14:10 I'm spending. I love, I love.
14:13 I don't have a love life.
14:15 You don't have a love life because...
14:18 By choice.
14:20 Tito Boy, when Drag Race was airing, I was in a relationship.
14:24 After that, we became friends and went our separate ways.
14:28 Now, I'm currently single by choice.
14:31 And I feel like I can't have another person in my life.
14:36 It's gonna be unfair for them because they'll always be the least of my priorities.
14:40 Because I feel like a wild horse.
14:42 I want to run and run.
14:44 I want to be at the point in my life wherein I'm okay.
14:49 My dreams are actualized.
14:52 Then I'm ready to take on another soul into my life.
14:56 You two, if you'll give us drag queen names.
15:01 You guys are good.
15:03 Since you're a child star, Direk.
15:06 Let's give you a baby. Ice Ice Baby.
15:09 Right?
15:12 Yes.
15:14 Ice Ice Baby.
15:16 Me.
15:18 You're so beautiful.
15:21 You should be more like a machine.
15:23 Shiny Boy.
15:25 Like a machine.
15:29 Ladies and gentlemen, Shiny Boy!
15:32 I look like I'm about to shine.
15:34 No, that's not it.
15:36 Let's end this conversation with some fun.
15:40 Like me, for example.
15:42 Yes, come on.
15:44 If you were to make me a drag queen, how would you do it?
15:50 Or before that, what are your signature poses?
15:54 Let's do it here.
15:57 I'll just do it.
15:59 I thought you were going to do the signature pose.
16:02 Vinyas, what are your signature poses?
16:05 For me, as they say, one hand should be pointed at anywhere.
16:09 Nothing, just to look pretty.
16:11 But there's this.
16:15 Any pose, just point it.
16:19 It should be pointed at the head.
16:20 Pointed.
16:22 Since I have a small face, my hair is small.
16:26 One of my feet should be pointed forward.
16:30 To?
16:32 To elongate.
16:33 It should be like this.
16:35 And then, you should also point your hand like this.
16:38 So pretty.
16:40 So, Tito Boy, we have something for you.
16:42 For me, as a drag queen,
16:47 it's important for you to have a first impression.
16:49 Just by looking at their looks, you'll know.
16:51 And of course, when we did it in Drag Race Philippines,
16:54 the very first important shot is the entrance look.
16:58 Wow.
17:00 Let's do this.
17:01 I'll go first.
17:02 I'll go first. I'm excited.
17:04 I'll go in, this is my camera.
17:06 I'll be here.
17:08 It's like there's nothing.
17:10 It's like there's nothing, Tito Boy.
17:12 There's nothing.
17:15 There's no wig.
17:16 You should be able to see the hair.
17:19 Good thing I'm ready.
17:22 I look like a drag queen.
17:25 You look like a drag queen, guys.
17:27 You look like a drag queen.
17:29 Do you need a hairpin?
17:31 Where will you put it?
17:33 I'll just cover my face.
17:37 Like this.
17:39 And then, there's always a point.
17:40 There.
17:43 You know, I'll be removed from this job.
17:45 So, like that.
17:47 For example, you two are here.
17:49 Yes.
17:51 Look for me.
17:52 Like that.
17:54 Look for me.
17:55 You'll pose.
17:56 You'll pose.
17:57 There.
17:59 Okay.
18:00 Oh.
18:05 Oh.
18:06 Oh.
18:07 There.
18:12 Thank you very much!
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