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#MetroStyleWatch: All Of Marina Summers’ RPDR UK VS. The World Runway Looks

Talk about our Filipina Winnah’s Pinoy Pride on the International Drag Stage!

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Reese Collins Latonio

<p>The Philippines is a country that overflows in creativity, uniqueness, nerve and talent—all qualities that make up <strong>RuPaul</strong>’s next Drag Superstar. That richness in culture, natural charm and jam-packed talent makes the Filipino excel at whatever they do, especially in drag. Drag requires an authenticity to portrayal, a no-holds-barred expression of a performer’s best self to the highest degree.</p><div><br/></div><p>It is that sincerity despite performance that makes <strong>Marina Summers</strong>, <strong>RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines</strong> S1 Runner-Up and <strong>UK vs. The World</strong> Runner-Up, a world-class Filipino talent. And boy, are we lucky to live in a time when she struts the catwalk. Just like her namesake, Marina brings the heat and freshness to the mainstage in contemporary runway packages that are sultry and chic, fit for dominating the world. With her recent stint at UK vs. The World, she ushers in the era of the well-rounded Filipino whose talents span from serving looks and lip-syncing your heart out. After all, RuPaul said it himself: Marina Summers was born to do drag.</p><div><br/></div><p>What makes her even better as a drag queen is her connection to the Filipino people, and the cognizance of opportunities that the international limelight can give her and the local fashion community. With local designers such as <strong>Jude Macasinag</strong> and <strong>Thian Rodriguez</strong> fitting in her luggage—or plastic tubs, like the true Filipino she is—scroll through our gallery below to see how Marina carries Filipino excellence on the mainstage!</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8227d984-ec03-4083-8979-b86ff61ec669_b-marina-summers-rpdr-looks-2024.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/326582c4-bb9b-4833-99d3-0324cec6afe9_%5B1%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e4ea7afa-e6e8-4091-a7ae-b1baffda1b79_%5B2%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fbe1e497-61eb-420d-a008-f469c853341f_%5B3%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e6cfe3b0-0521-41fc-bba2-1a2d7cbbaa62_%5B4%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3987b926-0234-4528-ac59-f1f4428dc59f_%5B5%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5d07399b-f98c-46cf-82cb-d1d3e5fab2f5_%5B6%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/530906d2-3275-4b91-b105-401c5110d834_%5B7%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3ff3925d-54df-4590-83bd-ad91dcaf77c9_%5B8%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/be2fc133-3efe-4ac6-98ff-5df6ddca9d7a_%5B9%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5df40660-b858-45ab-b9be-04d93163247d_%5B10%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ab7409d2-7d23-4262-8dfd-5448ee782179_%5B11%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c0b46cf4-2009-4e13-a803-a1bb72594d62_%5B12%5D.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Entrance Look - Marina Summers makes a stunning first impression by wearing a Terno inspired by the Katipunan and the concept of being the Lone Filipina Warrior. In stunning bronze sequins and gold chainmail, Marina wears Jude Macasinag as she raises her engraved bolo by Job Dacon to give the colonizers a chop with her cutting-edge ensemble.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>For Queen and Country - Representing Cagayan Valley and the entirety of Northern Luzon, it’s Marina Summers! With hair inspired by the Palayok of Kalinga, styled by Margaux Bertrand, Marina shows off her cultural heritage in a package by Roman Sebastian using indigenous textiles from the Cordilleras. It’s harvest season, and she’s our top pick!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lady Prince Charming - First of three packages that perfectly showcase the brilliance of Marina to stay true to her branding, Ehrran Montoya turns the stunning drag queen into a sexy siren prince fantasy. Paired with crystal Farrah Abu earrings, Marina is the fresh prince of the Philippines!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>She-vil Queen - An ode to the arch-nemesis of her namesake, Marina walks down the runway in a Leeroy New’s reimagination of the classic Fantaserye kontrabida, the Dugong. She may have once been a scary monster to all the children, Dugong is now a fresh catch with Marina Summers as captain.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Drags to Riches Elegance - In a stunning mermaid gown silhouette, Marina exudes elegance as she reveals the glamour and artistry of her own creation in the season’s design challenge. With tulle mimicking the waves of the sea, and velvet wrapping her skin, she closes out her shoreline fairytale with a gown made of dreams.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ruveal Yourself - Love is a burning thing, and Marina’s dedication to the art of drag on the mainstage takes form in her transformative volcano-to-lava gown runway package—an homage to the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the fiery Catriona Gray. In her very own Mak Tumang creation to emulate the power of the world, or the universe rather, Marina enters in a Job Dacon Volcano dress to ruveal the fire underneath. </p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Gone Cruising: Nautical Looks - Watch out for these jugs! Marina Summers struts down the catwalk in Thian Rodriguez couture for a runway category made just for her. Serving you cruiseline chic, she floats down the runway even with her anchor hair by Margaux Bertrand. We’re definitely on board for this journey!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>When I Glow Up - When it comes to showing growth, Marina definitely rises to the challenge most. With a sickening Axel Que creation, accessorized with Farah Abu, she rudeems herself (and more!) from her S1 Ter-No She Betta Don’t! Look. Inspired by the Bangus, Marina is the catch of the season—more than ready to make a splash.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Business In the Front, Party in the Back - It’s not a Filipino Party without Karaoke! Marina brings out the best of Filipino camaraderie, carrying the quintessential Filipino party package of a karaoke machine, speakers and a microphone. Amping up the camp this season, she gets a perfect 100 from us! One! Zero! Zero!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Take me up the Aisle - One of the most elegant and grounded displays of culture, Marina Summers walks down the main stage in traditional Yakan Wedding attire brought to life by our very own Yakan textile makers, stitched together by Erich Mendoza. With the world watching, Marina showcases how the Philippines contains multitudes and the importance of being seen and heard by millions.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Red Carpet Eleganza - In her penultimate stint before the finale, Marina shows us how she’s still a force to be reckoned with. In a stunning Leo Almodal gown, she showcases the elegant lines of her body-ody-ody. She channels her Bomba 80s bold-star fantasy perfectly, as this dress is sure to make waves in the press.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Finale Eleganza Extravaganza  - It wouldn’t be Marina Summers if it weren’t an homage to the sea, the homeland and the Pearl of the Orient. In a stunning finale gown by Jan Garcia  to close out the season inspired by the coral reefs of the seas, Marina solidifies herself as royalty and the queen of the sea: the Filipina Winnah of our hearts.</p></div></div></div></div><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>Photos from @marinasummers on Instagram</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/inspiration/metro-most-stylish-swimwear-guide/37827" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Most Stylish Women On The Bikini Styles That Work For Them</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/new-luxury-brand-ambassadors-2024/37823" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Newest S/S ‘24 Luxury Brand Ambassadors You Need To Know Now</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/trends/fashion-news-march-2024/37786" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metro Fashion Round-Up: All Things New This Month</a></div>