Marina Summers

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Marina Summers
Marina Summers at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2023
Born (1996-11-28) November 28, 1996[1]
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
Other nameMarina Guinto Alabado[2][3][4]
Alma materPolytechnic University of the Philippines (BA)
OccupationDrag performer
Known forDrag Race Philippines (season 1)
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2)

Marina Guinto Alabado (born November 28, 1996), known professionally as Marina Summers, is a Filipino drag performer, recording artist, and television personality. She was runner-up on the first season of Drag Race Philippines and later competed as a finalist on the second series of RuPaul's Dra Race: UK vs the World.[5] In addition to her drag and television work, Summers has released music including "Divine," "Ride 4 Me," and "AMAFILIPINA." She hosted the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 coronation night[6], becoming the first transgender woman to host the pageant.[7][8][9]

Early life

Alabado was raised in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya. In a 2022 interview with Teen Vogue, Summers said she became interested in performance at a young age and later found drag through Manila's queer nightlife scene.[7]

Career

Marina Summers is a drag queen who was a runner-up on season 1 of Drag Race Philippines.[10] During her time on the show, she mended her relationship with former "drag mother" Xilhouete.[7]

Summers released her debut single "I Have Arrived" in 2020.[11][12] In late 2022, she released "Divine," produced by Moophs of Tarsier Records,[13][14] followed by "Ride 4 Me". In 2024, she released "AMAFILIPINA," a reworking of Maymay Entrata's "AMAKABOGERA," which she performed during the premiere episode of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World. Billboard Philippines reported that the song was released through Tarsier Records and that the official music video premiered in February 2024.[7][15][16][17]

In June 2023, she and fellow Drag Race contestant Viñas DeLuxe performed a musical one-night show at Teatrino in Greenhills' Promenade as part of Pride Month. The show was called "One Night Only" and featured Maxie Andreison, Eva Le Queen, and P-pop girl group BINI as guests.[18]

In January 2024, Summers was announced as one of the contestants on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World, representing Drag Race Philippines. Entertainment Weekly reported that the season featured contestants from seven regions and was the first UK Drag Race season to include a cash prize.[19]

In the premiere episode, Summers won the talent show challenge with a performance based on "AMAKABOGERA." ABS-CBN News reported that the performance used her version, "AMAFILIPINA."[20]

Summers has walked the runway for Kay Morales at BYS Fashion Week in Makati, and was named an ambassador for makeup brand Strokes Beauty Lab.[11] In 2023, she was featured on a Times Square billboard in New York City as part of as part of Spotify's "GLOW", described as "an equity program for LGBTQIA+ creators".[21]

In 2024, Summers performed "AMAFILIPINA" during the opening number of Miss Universe Philippines 2024. This made her the first drag queen to perform at the pageant.[22][23]

In December 2024, Summers had been cast as Glinda in a United Kingdom adult pantomime productions of The Wizard of OZ.[23]

2025 to 2026 work

In 2025, Summers appeared as a guest judge on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale. The series was the first all-Asian all-stars edition in the Drag Race franchise and listed Summers among the guest judges.[24]

In 2026, Summers hosted the Miss Universe Philippines coronation at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. She become the first transgender woman to host the pageant, and had a hosting stint at the event.[6][22][9]

Personal life

Summers has publicly supported the SOGIE Equality Bill.[25] In February 2026, she came out as a transgender woman.[4]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Placement
2022 Drag Race Philippines Contestant Season 1, 10 episodes Runner-Up
2023 Bring Back My Girls Guest Season 2; Episode 3 Guest
2024 RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World Contestant Series 2; 8 episodes 3rd place (finalist)
2025 Rainbow Rumble Contestant Season 2; Episode 1 Reached jackpot round: won 85,000 Philippine Peso
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale Guest Judge Season 1; 2 episodes

Web

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 The Stop Over Herself Host
2025 Tongue Thai'd Season 3; Episode 8
Touch-Ups with Raven Season 2; Episode 1

Awards and nominations

Listicles

Name of publisher, name of listicle, year listed, and placement result
Publisher Listicle Year Result Ref.
Tatler Asia Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 Placed [26]

See also

References

  1. @marinaxsummers (November 28, 2021). "Umabot ako sa quarter life ko kaloka #25 #Going22 #SalamatDok" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. J. Chee Kee, Raoul (17 January 2024). "'Drag Race PH' alum Marina Summers wears Pia blue gown by Albert Andrada". entertainment.inquirer.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. "Divine". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  4. @marinaxsummers; (February 6, 2026). "to all the people i love, i'd like to welcome you in - in this journey 🏳️‍⚧️" – via Instagram.
  5. "'RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World' season 2 cast announced". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  6. Wang, Mel (2026-04-27). "Marina Summers: First Trans Woman to Host Miss Universe PH". rollingstonephilippines.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  7. "Marina Summers Wants People to Worship Drag Queens". Teen Vogue. 2022-12-02. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  8. Saulog, Gabriel (2024-02-12). "Marina Summers Releases New Single "AMAFILIPINA" For Drag Race". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  9. Carreon, Mark Joseph F. "Marina Summers shares emotional message after MUPH 2026 hosting stint". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  10. "Making herstory at the 'Drag Race Philippines' finale". cnn. Archived from the original on 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  11. Ng, Scott (2022-11-04). "'Drag Race Philippines' contestant Marina Summers releases new single 'Divine'". NME. Archived from the original on 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  12. "'Pop star era': Marina Summers teases new song with Tarsier Records". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2022. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  13. "Marina Summers brings the heat in sultry single 'Divine'". Manila Standard. 2022-11-12. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  14. "Drag Race PH runner-up Marina Summers brings the heat in sultry single 'Divine'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  15. "Marina Summers fires up with new single 'ride 4 me'". ABS-CBN News. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  16. "Marina Summers takes on sultry adventure with 'Ride 4 Me'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  17. "Marina Summers is proud Pinay in "AMAFILIPINA" music video".
  18. "Marina Summers, Viñas Deluxe to celebrate Pride Month with one-night show". ABS-CBN News. June 14, 2023. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  19. "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World season 2 reveals cast competing for first UK cash prize".
  20. "Marina Summers wins 'Drag Race: UK vs the World' talent show with 'Amakabogera' performance".
  21. "LOOK: Marina Summers featured on Times Square billboard in NYC". ABS-CBN News. June 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  22. Rodriguez, Mathew (27 April 2026). "Marina Summers Will Be First Trans Woman to Host Miss Universe Philippines". them. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  23. Felipe, MJ (December 20, 2024). "Drag star Marina Summers to play Glinda in 'Wizard of Oz' in UK". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  24. "Watch Asian queens unite for 'Slaysian Royale' trailer judged by Sasha Colby, Nymphia Wind, more". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  25. "WATCH: Marina Summers on drag journey, SOGIE bill". ABS-CBN News. June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  26. "Marina Summers". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2025-09-18.