“Drag Race Philippines” season 3 winner Maxie. Image: Jamie Astrid Hidalgo via Instagram/@maxieandreison
Maxie—also known as Maxie Andreison—is crowned as the winner of “Drag Race Philippines” season three in the hit show’s finale on Wednesday, October 9.
The 24-year-old performer emerged victorious over 10 other competitors, and was declared season three’s drag superstar after facing off against runner-up Khianna in the lip-sync for the crown to the song “Lipad ng Pangarap” by Regine Velasquez and Angeline Quinto.
KHIANNA VS MAXIE (TOP 2 FINALE LIPSYNC)
WHO DO YOU THINK WON THIS LIPSYNC ?
PS: THEY BOTH ATEEE DOWN !!!! I WAS BAWLING MY EYES OUT !!!!! 🥹🥹🥹
AND THEN WHEN ANGEL CAME AND GOT HER MOMENT IN THE FINALE LIPSYNC …….. BABY I WAS HOLLERING LMAOOO !!!! 😂😂😂😂#DragRacePH… pic.twitter.com/gUWehci0Tx
— KaMorian (Sparkling Alien 💫) (@ka_morian0121) October 9, 2024
Maxie promised that she would be a “better queen” after her win in her post-coronation confessional.
“Thank you, kasi sa wakas, nagkaroon na ako ng korona. Sa wakas, pinakita ko na deserve ko ang crown (Finally, I now have a crown. Finally, I was able to show that I deserve a crown). I will promise you that I will be a better queen,” she said.
Before the final two were announced, Maxie, Khianna, and fellow finalists Angel and Tita Baby pranced down the runway in three looks: First Time’s A Charm, Art Attack Extravaganza, and Come In Your Best Drag.
They also faced off in the “Grand T.I.T.E. (Totally Impressive Talent Extravaganza)” portion where they had to showcase their own song and “show-stopping performances” displaying their talents.
Aside from Maxie, Versex was named as the season’s Miss Congeniality.
Maxie had a strong performance throughout season three’s run, winning three maxi challenges and one mini-challenge. Consistently staying either high or safe, she never had a bottom placement.
The Manila-based performer is also known for her singing prowess. She represented the Philippines in “Queen of the Universe” season two in June 2023, however, she left in the sixth episode due to an injury.
Maxie is also the biological sibling of fellow finalist Angel. The latter identifies herself as a trans woman outside of drag, using the pronouns she and her.
The drag queen succeeded “Drag Race Philippines” season two winner Captivating Katkat to bring home the title.