Jiggly Caliente (November 29, 1980 – April 27, 2025), also professionally known as Bianca Castro,[8] was a Filipino drag performer from Queens, New York who competed on Season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
She would later return to compete on All Stars 6, where she placed 12th.
On May 14, 2022, she was revealed to be a judge on Drag Race Philippines.[9]
On April 24, 2025, an Instagram post from Jiggly's family confirmed that she would not appear as a judge on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, and will no longer be part of the judges' panel on Drag Race Philippines after undergoing a right-leg amputation from catching a severe infection.[10]
Jiggly Caliente passed away on April 27, 2025.[7]
Drag Name Origin
Her name derives from the Pokémon character, Jigglypuff. Caliente stated, "I dropped the puff, and I'm hot so Jiggly Caliente." Her drag mother is Chevelle Brooks. She chose not to use Brooks name.[11]
Track Records
| Statistics | USA Season 4 | USA All Stars Season 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking: | 8th Place | 12th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 2 (Eps. 1, 3) | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 | 0 |
| Times in Bottom: | 3 (Eps. 1, 6, 7) | 1 (Ep. 2) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 7 | Episode 2 |
Biography
Death
On April 24, 2025, a statement was posted to Jiggly's social media platforms by her family, detailing health complications that she was dealing with. In it, they wrote, “The family of Bianca Castro, known to many as the beloved drag performer Jiggly Caliente, is heartbroken to share that over the last month Bianca has experienced a serious health setback,” the statement began. “Due to a severe infection, she was hospitalized and, as a result, has undergone the loss of most of her right leg.” The statement additionally confirmed that Jiggly would be stepping back from the Drag Race Philippines judges panel and limiting public appearances for the foreseeable future.[12]
On April 27, 2025, Jiggly's family posted a second statement on Jiggly's social media, confirming Jiggly's passing. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and close friends.”[7][13]
Later that day, the RuPaul's Drag Race social media posted a statement, saying, "We are devastated by the passing of Jiggly Caliente, a cherished member of the Drag Race family. Her talent, truth, and impact will never be forgotten, and her legacy will continue to slay—always. We’re holding her family, friends, and fans close in our hearts during this difficult time."[14] Additionally, the Drag Race Philippines social media posted a statement, saying, "We are devastated to hear of the passing of Bianca Castro, aka Jiggly Caliente. Jiggly’s humor, love, and light touched so many in the Drag Race family and beyond. Her legacy will continue to uplift the communities she advocated for. Our love and deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Please give them the privacy and space to grieve this tremendous loss."[15]
The first episode of All Stars 10 was dedicated to Jiggly Caliente's memory.
Memorable Quotes
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4
- "Jiggly is New York's plus-size Barbie; she's got swerve for your nerve, you can't take her!"
- "The Princess, I was like: 'Dude, you like a construction worker!'"
- "Latrice. She look like she went from Aretha Franklin to Biggie Smalls!"
- "We’re robbing you!"
- "Clearly, I don't get along with you!" (to Lashauwn Beyond in Untucked)
- "No shit, Sherlock!" (after fighting with Lashauwn Beyond in Untucked)
- "Girl, you look like a horse! You look like you've been kickin' all night, kickin' flour! Put some lotion on them ashy-ass knees!"
- "One small corset plus another small corset equals one fat-ass corset!"
- "Bitch! I'm from New York, muthafucka!"
- "BROOKLYN!!!" (during the WTF: Wrestling's Trashiest Fighters challenge)
- "Where the fuck are my tits?!" (while misplacing her fake breasts)
- "Topsy turvy, topple over, fatty."
- "When I first heard ladyboy, my madam said, 'that's not soy sauce in your panties!'" (during the Glamazons vs Champions challenge)
- "I didn't know Satan could cry!"
- "I went from a baked potato to a sweet potato!"
- "Narcissistic much!?"
- "You'll have to spot me!"
- "Willam, honey, your face is made out of marble. Shit don't move!"
- "Mama Chad, it's called Forever 21, not Forever 41!"
- "Cause Beyoncé doesn't sew her clothes, Beyoncé don't be sewing her shit!"
- "Deuces!" (exit quote)
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6
- "I'm mostly known for my 'Baked Potato Couture' look..." (Meet the Queens)
- "Well, mother did say 'May the best woman win'." (entrance quote)
- "Girl, what are you wearin'?!" (in reference to Ginger Minj's entrance on All Stars 6)
- "Elsa got old." (in reference to Pandora Boxx's entrance on All Stars 6)
- "I'm on a diet!" (in reference to Silky Nutmeg Ganache's entrance on All Stars 6)
- "When the CDC said that there should not be gatherings more than 10 people, Pandora was like, 'My show should be fine.'" (In the Reading Is Fundamental mini challenge)
- "Who cancelled and you booked this gig?" (to Serena ChaCha in the Reading Is Fundamental mini challenge)
- "Oh my god, Miss Kylie, like, she's one of those girls that you just wanna throw cheeseburgers at her and pray she gets fat." (talking about Kylie Sonique Love's Talent Show number)
- "Deuces!" (exit quote)
- "Two fat bitches in fucking leopard print, I can't--- (breaking into laughter) how did this happen?!" (before lip-syncing against Silky Nutmeg Ganache)
Drag Race Philippines Season 1
- "From the bottom of my heart, Ongina, Manila, all the Filipino queens that have come before you on the other franchises of RuPaul's Drag Race, we are so proud of you guys, and you guys are so beautiful." (to the queens before Episode 1's judging)
- "Crispin! Basilio!" (referencing Sisa, a character from José Rizal's 1887 novel Noli Me Tángere)
- "Gigi, isang tanong, isang sagot: May problema tayo sa nagho-hot glue?"
- "Girl, yung pepe mo, nakalabas." (critiquing Gigi Era's Sagalamazon look in Episode 2)
- "The beauty of our community, being in the LGBT community, we have a chosen family. Look to your left, your right, and the girls behind you. They can be your family." (to Xilhouete in Episode 3)
- "Huwag nating ipursigi ang sarili natin sa taong hindi tayo gusto! You deserve love, and kami ang magbibigay sa'yo ng pagmamahal."
- "Ako nga ang ate mo. Sino pa ang magsasabi sa'yo ng totoo kung hindi ako?" (critiquing Turing's performance in the Rusical and her Perlas ng Silanganan look in Episode 4)
- "From the land of endless summers, heavy traffic, and where it's more fun; the Philippines!"
- "I know how some of my choices on Drag Race have landed me." (critiquing Lady Morgana's Pink Pak Boom look in Episode 5)
- "Makinig ka sa'kin... 'Di ba nga, ako? Best friend ko nga, sinabi sa'king 'take it seriously', nakinig ang tanga. Oh, 'yan... Ligwak ang bakla!"
- (chuckle) "Galit si Marina!" (after Brigiding and Minty Fresh were both saved in Episode 6)
Drag Race Philippines Untucked Season 1
- "Puta, ang iingay niyo!" (when she walked in the Werk Room to kiki with the queens in Episode 1)
- "Huwag... Huwag mo ibigay 'yan kahit kanino. Sumpa ang sapatos na 'yan!" (to Prince in the Werk Room in Episode 1)
- "Know the song, pull the stunts that you need to pull to stay. This is your last chance. And I mean, even if you get eliminated, it's not the end of the world; it's what you make of it." (her advice to the queens in Episode 1)
- "Eh 'di umuwi ka! Gaga!" (after Brigiding flipped everyone off after Paolo Ballesteros saved her in Episode 6)
Trivia
- On January 22, 2016, Jiggly became the fifth Drag Race contestant to come out as transgender,[1][2] after Kylie Sonique Love, Carmen Carrera, Kenya Michaels and Monica Beverly Hillz.
- On March 9, 2018, Jiggly released her debut album, titled "T.H.O.T. Process" on iTunes.[2] It features RuPaul, Sharon Needles, Peppermint, Alaska, Ginger Minj, Phi Phi O'Hara and Manila Luzon.
- Her Drag Mother is Chevelle Brooks,[1] and her drag grandmother is Kelexis Davenport.[16] This makes A'keria C. Davenport,[16] Honey Davenport, and Ra'Jah O'Hara her drag cousins.
- Jiggly portrays 'Veronica Ferocity' on FX's 'Pose', a recurring role throughout both season 1 and 2 of the show.[17] The show also briefly features Season 9 finalist Peppermint.
- Jiggly is the second contestant to use two different wigs during the promo and the trailer, after Latrice Royale.
- She had two different wigs for the All Stars 6 promos: a blond one (in her promo photo) and a brown one (in the Meet the Queens video and trailers).
- Coincidentally, both of them competed on Season 4.
- Jiggly, along with Jan and Yara Sofia, has competed in two seasons with 13 cast members.
- Jiggly is one of seven Drag Race contestants who have competed in two seasons with the same number of contestants, with Raven, Jujubee, Pandora Boxx, Yara Sofia, Eureka! and Jan.
- Jiggly is the third queen to be eliminated on the second episode of All Stars after placing safe in the first episode, after Nina Flowers and Tammie Brown (Team Brown Flowers) on All Stars 1.
- Jiggly is the second queen from season 4 to be eliminated by two lipstick reveals, the other being Jaremi Carey, formerly known as Phi Phi O'Hara.
- Jiggly is the only queen eliminated by Silky Nutmeg Ganache to at least win one lip sync during the secret lip sync smackdown (against Serena ChaCha), as all other queens eliminated by Silky were eliminated on their first lip sync with her.
- On May 14, 2022, Jiggly was announced as part of the judging panel for Drag Race Philippines, making her the third RuPaul's Drag Race contestant to be part of a permanent judging panel, after Brooke Lynn Hytes and Nicky Doll.
- However, she is the first contestant to only be a judge and not a host.
- Coincidentally, Jiggly and Paolo Ballesteros, who are both on the judging panel for Drag Race Philippines, share the same birthday (November 29).
- Jiggly wore her promo look for All Stars 6 during Episode 7 of Drag Race Philippines season 1.
- The look that Jiggly wore during her judge Ruveal look was shown during Episode 8 of Drag Race Philippines season 1.
- Jiggly spent $27,000 on her All Stars 6 runway package, and was planning to portray Genghis Khan for Snatch Game had she made it.[18]
Gallery
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 Looks
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Looks
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6 Looks
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10
Videos
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6
Binge Queens: RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4
See: Binge Queens
External Links
References
| Winner | Sharon Needles |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Chad Michaels & Phi Phi O'Hara |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Latrice Royale (Miss Congeniality) • 5th: Kenya Michaels • 6th: Dida Ritz • 7th: Willam (Disqualified) • 8th: Jiggly Caliente • 9th: Milan • 10th: Madame LaQueer • 11th: The Princess • 12th: Lashauwn Beyond • 13th: Alisa Summers |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage • Billy B |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Winner | Kylie Sonique Love |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd, 3rd & 4th: Eureka!, Ginger Minj & Ra'Jah O'Hara |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Trinity K. Bonet • 6th: Pandora Boxx • 7th: Jan • 8th: A'keria C. Davenport • 9th: Scarlet Envy • 10th: Yara Sofia • 11th: Silky Nutmeg Ganache • 12th: Jiggly Caliente • 13th: Serena ChaCha |
| Lip Sync Assassins | Coco Montrese • Brooke Lynn Hytes • Laganja Estranja • Jessica Wild • Mayhem Miller • Manila Luzon • Alexis Mateo • Heidi N Closet • Kameron Michaels • Jaida Essence Hall |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Precious Paula Nicole |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Marina Summers • 3rd & 4th: Eva Le Queen & Xilhouete |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Minty Fresh • 6th: Brigiding • 7th: Viñas Deluxe • 8th: Lady Morgana (Miss Congeniality) • 9th: Turing • 10th: Gigi Era • 11th: Corazon • 12th: Prince |
| Host | Paolo Ballesteros |
| Judges | BJ Pascual • Jiggly Caliente • Jon Santos • KaladKaren • Paolo Ballesteros • Rajo Laurel |
| Pit Crew | Dheyle Dizon • Jaycee Sahagun • JP Ocat • Ricardo de Jesus |
| Winner | Captivating Katkat |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Arizona Brandy • 3rd & 4th: Bernie & M1ss Jade So |
| Other Contestants | 5th & 6th: Hana Beshie (Miss Congeniality) & ØV Cünt • 7th: DeeDee Marié Holliday • 8th: Matilduh • 9th: Veruschka Levels • 10th: Tiny Deluxe • 11th & 12th: Astrid Mercury & Nicole Pardaux |
| Host | Paolo Ballesteros |
| Judges | BJ Pascual • Jiggly Caliente • Jon Santos • KaladKaren • Paolo Ballesteros • Rajo Laurel |
| Pit Crew | Dheyle Dizon • Jaycee Sahagun • JP Ocat • Ricardo de Jesus |
| 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) |
| Host | Paolo Ballesteros |
| Judges | BJ Pascual • Jiggly Caliente • Jon Santos • KaladKaren • Paolo Ballesteros • Rajo Laurel |
| Pit Crew | Dheyle Dizon • Gian Cruz • JP Ocat • Julian Roxas • Ricardo de Jesus |