Sassa Gurl

Sassa Gurl
Born	Felix Petate Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Alma mater	Far Eastern University (AB)
Occupations	Actor model vlogger comedian singer host
Years active	2019–present

Felix Petate, known professionally as Sassa Gurl, ^[1] is a Filipino comedian, vlogger, and singer who gained popularity on TikTok since 2020. ^{[2] [3]}

Early life

In her first year of college as a communications major, Sassa dropped out to pursue styling as a way to peek into the world of entertainment. After facing struggles, she returned to school and graduated from Far Eastern University. ^[4] She then took a call center job so she could afford to buy a secondhand cellphone and start her career as a social media personality. ^{[1] [5]}

Raised by traditional conservative Filipino parents, Sassa faced the same challenges as many other children grappling with their gender identity in a country that has yet to enact an anti-discrimination law. Sassa Gurl is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and defines herself as a trans woman, using the pronoun "she/her". ^[1]

Career

Social media

Sassa Gurl is a content creator and social media personality, known for her comedic skits and lip-sync videos across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. She gained additional recognition as the "Drag Runner" on the show Drag Den . ^[6]

Brand ambassadorship

In 2022, Sassa Gurl became the calendar model for White Castle Whisky, becoming the first LGBTQIA+ individual to be featured in the liquor brand's calendar campaign. ^{[7] [8]}

In February 2026, Sassa Gurl appeared in promotional content for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang's "Golden Month". Alongside content creator It's Stefano, she starred in a wedding-themed advertisement to promote the game's "Dazzling Golden Spin" and a login event scheduled for February 17. ^{[9] [10]}

Acting

In 2021, Sassa Gurl made her acting debut in the television series Wish Ko Lang . ^[11] She subsequently appeared in the film Balota and had roles in The Entitled and Takeshi's Castle Philippines. ^{[12] [13]}

Music

Sassa Gurl has been involved in several music projects, including the single "Panaginip" with Toni Fowler. ^[14] She has also contributed to "Aries Rising" by Aries Night and "Pom Pom (Take Me High)" by Manila Luzon. ^{[15] [16]} In 2022, she released the single "Lagot!" and in 2023, "Maria Hiwaga", which she co-wrote with Kumareng Harvey and Silas, with Ken Ponce as producer. ^[17]

Discography

Singles

Year	Title	Lead artist(s)	Composer(s)	Ref.
2022	"Lagot"	Sassa Gurl	Harvey Encarnacion	[18]
2023	"Maria Hiwaga"		Sassa Gurl, Kumareng Harvey, Silas	[19]
	"Panaginip" (featuring Toni Fowler)		Sassa Gurl	[20]
2024	"Pom Pom (Take Me High)"	Manila Luzon	Lance Silas Castro, Karl Westerberg, Sassa Gurl	[21]
	"Aries Rising"	Aries Night, Sassa Gurl	Meg Villanueva, Pancho Maniquis, Sassa Gurl	[22]
	"UMA"	Sassa Gurl	Sassa Gurl, Jelo De Leon	[23]
2025	"QC Gurlz (Remix)" (with Stef Aranas)	Stef Aranas, Sassa Gurl	Stef Aranas, Eugene Yaptangco, Sassa Gurl

Filmography

Films

Key

†	Denotes films that have not yet been released

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2022	The Entitled	Kim	[24]
2024	Balota	Babe	[25]
2025	Bar Boys: After School	Trisha Perez	[26]
	Shake, Rattle & Roll Evil Origins	Sky	[27]
TBA	Multwoh†	TBA	[28]

TV series

Year	Title	Role
2022–2023	Drag Den season 1	Judge
2023	Royal Blood	Henchman
	Takeshi's Castle Philippines	Felix Petate
2024	Drag Den season 2	Judge
	Regal Studio Presents	King / Performer
2025	Prinsesa ng City Jail	Barangay Tanod
	Mga Batang Riles	Lala's Friend
	Rainbow Rumble	Contestant

Music video appearances

Year	Title	Singer/Artist
2022	"Hauntingly"	Silas
2023	"Maria Hiwaga"	Sassa Gurl
	"Panaginip"	Sassa Gurl, Toni Fowler
2024	"Pom Pom (Take Me High)"	Manila Luzon, Sassa Gurl
2025	"Dungka!"	SB19
	"QC Gurlz (Remix)"	Stef Aranas, Sassa Gurl

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
Paragala Media Awards	2025	Most Empowering National Digital Voice	Sassa Gurl	Won	[29]
Platinum Stallion National Media Awards	2026	Breakthrough Artist of the Year	Bar Boys: After School	Won	[30]
VP Choice Awards	2021	Spotlight of the Year	Sassa Gurl	Won	[31]

References

1. Acosta, Zofiya (21 June 2022). "Sassa Gurl will not let you define her". Preen.ph. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
2. "Where did Sassa Gurl get her screen name?". GMA News Online . 30 November 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
3. "Sassa Gurl reminds content creators: Wag natin traydurin ang mga nanonood sa 'tin' ". GMA News Online . 28 September 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
4. "Sassa Gurl opens up about her family's hardships: 'Natatakot din ako mawalan ulit'" [Sassa Gurl opens up about her family's hardships: 'I too am scared to get lost again'.]. GMA News . 11 September 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
5. "Sassa Gurl umamin: As baklang kanal, palaaway talaga 'ko!". Philippine Daily Inquirer INQUIRER.net Inquirer Bandera . 31 July 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
6. Leon, Marguerite de (11 January 2023). "'Drag Den Philippines' review: This clever, nuanced show knows its audience". Rappler . Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
7. Lazaro, Cass (17 January 2022). "Sassa Gurl Breaks Stereotypes as the Newest Calendar Girl of a Liquor Brand". Preview.ph. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
8. "'Ano na, Bea at Chie?' Sassa Gurl wows as official whisky calendar model". ABS-CBN News . 14 January 2022. Archived from the original on 18 June 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
9. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines (8 February 2026). "KINASAL O KINANSEL? 😱 Sa dami nang naganap, sa simbahan pa rin talaga ang tuloy!". Facebook . Retrieved 12 February 2026.
10. ABS-CBN (9 February 2026). "Sassa Gurl and It's Stefano for MLBB Golden Month (Paid Partnership)". Facebook . Retrieved 12 February 2026.
11. Quieta, Racquel (10 June 2021). "Sassa Gurl a.k.a. Mima, mapapanood sa kanyang first 'Wish Ko Lang' episode". GMA Network . Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
12. "Sassa Gurl shares behind-the-scenes snaps of 'Balota' as film wraps up taping". GMA News Online . 28 May 2024. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
13. Purnell, Kristofer (7 November 2023). "Smokey Manaloto returning for 'Takeshi's Castle' Filipino reboot with Eugene Domingo, Sassa Gurl". The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
14. "Sassa Gurl drops new single 'Panaginip' with Toni Fowler". ABS-CBN News . 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
15. Tunac, Hermes Joy (1 August 2024). "Aries Night, Sassa Gurl collaborate on new version of single 'Aries Rising'". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
16. "Drag Den Season 2 gets a vibrant anthem with Manila Luzon's new single". Adobo Magazine Online. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
17. Bautista, Rafael (23 June 2023). "Sassa Gurl Introduces Us To Sassa Boi In Maria Hiwaga". Nylon Manila . Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
18. "Lagot! - song and lyrics by Sassa Gurl". Spotify . Retrieved 6 July 2025.
19. "Maria Hiwaga - song and lyrics by Sassa Gurl". Spotify . Retrieved 6 July 2025.
20. "Panaginip - song and lyrics by Sassa Gurl, Toni Fowler". Spotify . Retrieved 6 July 2025.
21. "Pom Pom (Take Me High) - song and lyrics by Manila Luzon ft. Sassa Gurl". Spotify . Retrieved 2 September 2025.
22. "Aries Rising - song and lyrics by Aries Night, Sassa Gurl". Spotify . Retrieved 2 September 2025.
23. "Uma - Single by Sassa Gurl". Spotify . Retrieved 6 July 2025.
24. "Sassa Gurl's journey from being an internet star to movie star" . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
25. Veronique Yap, Jade (5 August 2024). "Sassa Gurl on her role in 'Balota:' 'Malaking tulong sa eleksyon ang mga bakla'". GMA Network . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
26. "Sassa Gurl joins cast of 'Bar Boys' sequel". GMA News Online. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
27. "Regal, itotodo ang SRR Origins". www.philstar.com.
28. Cerezo, Anna (2 July 2025). "Sassa Gurl turns producer with queer film 'Multwoh'". ABS-CBN . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
29. Aralar, Arabella (15 November 2025). "Paragala XII honors 18 media practitioners, champions call to 'break free'". The Angelite. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
30. Carreon, Mark Joseph (4 February 2026). "Will Ashley, wagi bilang 'Best Actor' sa Platinum Stallion National Media Awards 2026". GMA Network. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
31. Jorta, Alyssa Ross (28 March 2022). "Sassa Gurl takes over VCPA 2021 'Spotlight of the Year' Award". Village Pipol. Retrieved 16 December 2025.