Prince (drag queen)

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Prince at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2023
Other namesPrince Marell
Occupation Drag queen
Television Drag Race Philippines (season 1)

Prince (also known as Prince Marell) [1] is a drag performer who competed on the first season of Drag Race Philippines . She was the first contestant to be eliminated from the competition. [2]

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References

  1. "'Drag Race Philippines' Q&A: Prince Marell talks 'Beyoncé, Selena' and those shoes". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  2. Damshenas, Sam (2022-08-23). "Exclusive: Drag Race Philippines star Prince "wasn't allowed" to do her original talent show". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 2024-07-25.