Letter From Manila

Philippines’ ‘grandma’ drag queens get support from younger generation of reality TV stars

Precious Paula Nicole (in white) poses for a photo with the Golden Gays backstage at a gay bar in the Philippines. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JEANNE EDILLON
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MANILA – It was after midnight on July 10 when drag queen Precious Paula Nicole emerged onstage inside a dim bar in suburban Manila.

In a bright red wig and a gown with a fishtail, she looked like a mermaid.

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