Turing (drag queen)

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Turing
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Turing at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2023
Born (1992-05-30) May 30, 1992 (age 32)
Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesTuring Quinto
Occupations
  • Drag queen
  • actress
Television Drag Race Philippines (season 1)

Turing (also known as Turing Quinto) [1] was born on May 30, 1992 is a Filipino drag performer who competed on season 1 of Drag Race Philippines .

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Early life and education

Turing was born in Cainta, [2] and has a degree in theater. [3]

Career

Turing is a drag performer. [4] She has performed regularly at O Bar. [5] Turing competed on season 1 of Drag Race Philippines . [2] She was featured in GCash's short film directed by Antoinette Jadaone for Pride Month. [6] [7] [8] [9]

Personal life

Turing has self-identified as homosexual, genderfluid, and feminine, and uses the pronouns he/him and she/her. [10]

Filmography

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2022 Drag Race Philippines (season 1)Herself
2023 Bring Back My Girls
2023–2024 Black Rider Cherry Pie†

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Exclusive: Drag Race Philippines star Turing addresses her main stage incident". GAY TIMES. 2022-09-05. Archived from the original on 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  3. ↑ "How Drag Race PH's Turing got into drag industry". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  4. ↑ "Exclusive with Turing". Spill the Tea. 2022-09-05. Archived from the original on 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  5. ↑ Moya, Jove. "Fond of Drag? Get to Know The 12 Queens of Drag Race PH". Tatler Asia. Archived from the original on 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  6. ↑ "WATCH: Get to know 'Turing' in this empowering Pride Month video". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  7. ↑ "This Short Film Shows How Turing Became The Star That She Is". nylonmanila.com. 2023-06-29. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  8. ↑ "'GCash Stories' launches "Turing" for Pride Month, empowering the LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs to #WerkWithPride by offering finance for all". cnn. Archived from the original on 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  9. ↑ "Watch Turing Quinto Share Her Story of Pride and Resilience with GCash". Rank. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  10. ↑ Enriquez, Em (November 7, 2022). "Turing Is a Big, Bold, and Beautiful Champion for Drag Artistry and Body Positivity". Preview. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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