Angel Galang, known simply as Angel on the show, is a Filipino drag performer and one of the contestants on the third season of Drag Race Philippines.
About
Angel, a vibrant transwoman drag queen, hails from the electrifying stages of O-Bar and Rapture, two iconic establishments in the bustling city of Manila. As the younger sibling of her season 3 co-contender Maxie, Angel brings her own unique flair to the spotlight. Renowned for her infectious energy and seductive performances, she commands the stage with confidence and grace, captivating audiences with her magnetic presence and dazzling artistry. With each performance, Angel leaves an indelible mark on the vibrant drag scene, solidifying her place as a cherished icon in Manila's nightlife.[5]
Drag Name Origin
"Angel" is her actual first name. "Galang" is her and Maxie's actual last name, due to them being biological siblings.
Track Record(s)
| Seasons Competed: | Philippines Season 3 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 3rd/4th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 2 (Eps. 5, 9) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (Ep. 2) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 10 |
Memorable Quotes
Drag Race Philippines Season 3
- "'Pag nakita niyo si Angel, umamin kayo. Magagandahan kayo... masasarapan... tumitigas ang mga titi ninyo." (during Meet the Queens)
- "Sa lahat ng makakalaban ko, magsasampalan kami agad. Ang umaray, uuwi." (during Meet the Queens)
- "Ba't niyo 'ko tinitignan?" (entrance quote)
- "Kailangan din nating mag-adjust kasi siyempre, katulad natin, may sarili din tayong culture, meron din siyang sariling culture." (referring to J Quinn, Versex, and Zymba Ding being unable to understand Khianna in Episode 1)
- "'If you want something wet, something sexy, something sultry, try to put something---' ganito, ganyan, tapos... 'di rin naman nag-sink in." (when Rajo Laurel tried giving her advice in creating her Trash-ion look in Episode 2)
- when Paolo Ballesteros asked her to talk to R'Bonney Gabriel in Episode 2:
- "I don't wanna talk to you more..."
- R'Bonney: "Why not?"
- Angel: "I'm preparing for something, OK? It's making me lag."
- "I don't wanna talk to you more..."
- "Go... Let's go!" (upon being told she landed in the bottom in Episode 2)
- "Babalik ako dito, and I'm gonna prove to you na 'di ako pang-porkchop. Now, sashay away."
- "Tandaan niyo 'to: ako pa rin ang mananatiling pinaka... masarap. Mag-s-Season 4 ako... promise." (planned exit quote)
- after Paolo Ballesteros implied that she was being saved in Episode 2:
- "Oh, my God, Mama Pao, laro ka... malala!"
- "Inaantay ko nga, eh... Si Direk din kasi, laro ka din, eh!
- ♫ "Thy sweet Angel, goddess of beauty! The face, face, body, and all... Divine! Kaya sambahin! Banal na trans nene, brave... yas, feminine! Babae mo tonight, masarap all night!" ♫ (verse in "Dapat Pakak!")
- "Mind your own business because this is my own business." (to Khianna while removing her acrylic nails upon returning to the Werk Room in Episode 4)
- "Nais ko lamang iparating sa lahat ng nanliligaw sa'kin na hanggang tingin na lang kayo." (as María Clara on Snatch Game)
- "Hindi ako ganitong klaseng babae! Mali ang inaakala niyo... Hindi ako ganitong uri ng babae!" (as María Clara on Snatch Game)
- "Ginoo, titikman!" (as María Clara on Snatch Game)
- Paolo: Surprise us... surprise me!
- Angel: Surprise, Mama Pao!
- "Sakit?" (after beating Khianna in the Lip Sync LaLaPaRUza)
- "BFF! I made a good decision." (upon being told to shantay during the Lip Sync LaLaPaRUza)
- ♫ "Ako naman ang magbabago ng pamantayan ng ganda! Taga-San Andres na trans ngayon ang aarangkada! Tabi! Umaatake lakas ng trans na palaban... Humanda sa amats ng hormones ko, kayo'y magugulantang! Uuwi na sana, pero teka muna, 'cause she has it, sissy... Maganda mukha niya, 'di mo akalaing still showing, sissy! Only trans in the Top 5, tayo'y iconic... I'm fighting, sissy! I'm a Filipina goddess! A-N-G-E-L... Trans power!" ♫ (verse in "Slay Accla")
- "I will be forever your Filipina goddess! Ang sakit na ng pepe ko, tama na kayo..." (exit quote)
Drag Race Philippines Untucked Season 3
- "Girl, thankful ako kay God kasi... 'di ba, binigyan Niya 'ko ng ganitong mukha na ang ganda-ganda."
- Versex: Huy! Tama na 'to, bakla.
- Bench: Tang ina nito amputa... Tang ina mo, tusukin ko mata mo, girl!
- "'Di niya pala kaya ang power ng trans..." (when Versex misinterpreted a joke of hers in Episode 1)
- "Kami yung may chance na mag-Lip Sync for the... ano... for... chururut?" (upon learning that those remaining on the Main Stage in Episode 1 performed well)
- "Fight tayo."
- Angel: I stand here, you stand here. Because someone believed in us.
- Khianna: And we owe it to the children to believe in them.
- In unison: ขอบคุณค่ะ
- Khianna: And we owe it to the children to believe in them.
Trivia
- Angel does not possess a drag name, and instead opts to use her actual name while in drag.
- Angel is the biological younger sibling of fellow Drag Race Philippines season 3 contestant Maxie.
- Together, they are the second pair of siblings to compete in one same season, following Spice and Sugar on the fifteenth American season.
- As revealed in Episode 1 of the third season, Angel is a drag daughter of fellow contestant Popstar Bench.
- Angel and Tita Baby are the second pair of queens on Drag Race Philippines to make it to the finale after having previously landed in the bottom together after Bernie and Captivating Katkat from the previous season.
- Coincidentally, both Angel and Tita Baby were eliminated before the final lip sync of their season.
Gallery
Drag Race Philippines Season 3
Mini Promo
HBO Go Promo
Cast Visual
"Get to Know" Promo
HBO Go Queenology 101 Promo
#TeamAngel Promo
Drag Race Philippines Season 3 Looks
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Hometown Realness Look
Sari-Sari Store Eleganza Look
Trashion Look
Per-Yeah! Look
3D Fractal Extravaganza Look
Snatch Game Look – María Clara
Gosh with the Wind Look
Kum-Haute Couture Look
Super Queens Look – with Transnini
Lipsync Lalaparuza Smackdown Look
Ang Gown-Da: Ball Gown Extravaganza Look
First Time's a Charm Look
Art Attack Extravaganza Look
Come in Your Best Drag Look
Filmography
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drag Race Philippines (Season 3) | Self | Contestant (Placed 3rd/4th) |
External Links
References
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| Winner | Maxie |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Khianna • 3rd & 4th: Angel • Tita Baby |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Zymba Ding • 6th: Myx Chanel • 7th: Popstar Bench • 8th: John Fedellaga • 9th: J Quinn • 10th: Yudipota (Quit) • 11th: Versex (Miss Congeniality) |
| Judges | Paolo Ballesteros • Jiggly Caliente • KaladKaren • BJ Pascual • Jon Santos • Rajo Laurel |
| Pit Crew | Dheyle Dizon • Gian Cruz • JP Ocat • Julian Roxas • Ricardo de Jesus |