Popstar Bench is a Filipino drag performer and one of the contestants on the third season of Drag Race Philippines.
About[]
Heralded as the ultimate Sarah Geronimo (Pop Star Royalty) impersonator in the Philippines, she holds the esteemed title of the "Tala ng Sangkabaklaan" within the vibrant drag community of O-Bar. With her mesmerizing performances, she has carved out a niche as a pioneering force, inspiring aspiring drag queens nationwide with her groundbreaking talent and unwavering dedication to the craft. As a pioneer in the world of drag, she continues to shine brightly, illuminating the path for future generations of performers and leaving a permanent mark on the rich tapestry of Philippine drag culture.[5]
Drag Name Origin[]
"Popstar" is a reference to the honorific nickname given to Sarah Geronimo, who Filipinos dub as the Pop Star Royalty. Meanwhile, "Bench" is her actual first name.[6]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | Philippines Season 3 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 7th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 2 (Eps. 6, 7) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 7 |
Memorable Quotes[]
Drag Race Philippines Season 3[]
- "Ciao, ciao, ciao! Tong-its! Whoo!" (entrance quote)
- "Gago, yung kapatid mo, 'te!" (to Angel, referencing Maxie entering the Werk Room)
- "Wala na namang umuwi! Letse!" (walking back to the Werk Room after Episode 2's elimination when Paolo Ballesteros saved Angel earlier)
- ♫ "Bench, bitch, pero 'di uupo! Lumalaban sa pangarap, I am here, nakatayo! Representing blue, white, pink, and letter O... Kilometro man ang layo ng tala ay akin 'to, hey!" ♫ (verse in Dapat Pakak)
- "Kyle, ayusin mo, ha... Remember, I'm your coach." (impersonating Sarah Geronimo in a confessional during Episode 5, referencing Kyle being a member of Sarah's team during his stint on The Voice Kids)
- "Uy, virgin pa 'yan! 'Wag ganun..." (as Sarah Geronimo on Snatch Game, responding to a joke by Khianna as Baron Geisler)
- "Hindi man ako dito ganun nagningning, but... magniningning ang mga tala." (exit quote)
Untucked[]
Drag Race Philippines Untucked Season 3[]
- "My God, si Zymba! Ayan, ah... Manang-mana sa nanay, ha?" (referencing Zymba Ding bringing up what Khianna said about Versex on the Main Stage in Episode 1)
- "Hindi naman kasi talaga ako yung look queen. Habang tumatagal ako dito sa industriya, ang nasa isip ko lang is sumayaw nang sumayaw."
- "Na-LSS ata sa adlib ko sa Girl Group." (after learning that the safe queens kept singing her background vocals in Dapat Pakak while untucking in Episode 3)
- "Nakaka-sad lang na linggo-linggo na lang akong safe." (upon being declared safe in Episode 5)
- "Nagbayad ako ng mahal tapos... ganito lang yung kinalabasan. Siyempre, ano pa bang magagawa ko?" (voicing out her dissatisfaction with the outfits she came to Season 3 with)
- "Sana, kahit 'di ko man nakuha yung korona, ipu-push ko pa rin yung makatulong ako sa iba."
- "Letse kayong magkapatid! Wala kayong magandang sasabihin talaga..." (after reading Angel and Maxie's parting letters in Episode 7)
- "I know may mga napatunayan ka na sa labas, pero this is not the end of you, Popstar Bench. Malayo pa ang mararating mo. Hindi mo man nakuha ang isang milyon, I'm sure yung pangarap mong makatulong sa ganitong bagay... makatulong sa pamilya, mga pangarap niyo ni Mama... magagawa mo pa din 'yon. (her message to herself after being eliminated)
Meet the Queens[]
Drag Race Philippines Season 3[]
- "Ako ang tala ng sangkabaklaan."
- "Get ready with me!"
Others[]
Farewell Message[]
"Thank you sa inyo na-inspire niyo ako lahat Tangina Galingan pa =P See you Soon Gurls - ♡ Bench"
Trivia[]
- Popstar Bench is a drag sister of Drag Race Philippines season 1 winner Precious Paula Nicole.[7]
- As revealed in Episode 1 of the third season, Popstar Bench is the drag mother of fellow contestant Angel.
- As seen during Episode 5 of Untucked!, Bench's alternate choice for Snatch Game was Filipino actress and comedienne Carmi Martin.
Gallery[]
Drag Race Philippines Season 3[]
Mini Promo
HBO Go Promo
Cast Visual
"Get to Know" Promo
HBO Go Queenology 101 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 – Sarah Geronimo
Gosh with the Wind Look
Kum-Haute Couture Look
Super Queens Look – with Super Engga
Unaired Ang Gown-Da: Ball Gown Extravaganza Look
Unaired First Time's a Charm Look
Finale Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Drag Race Philippines (Season 3) | Self | Contestant (Placed 7th) |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Maxie |
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| 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 • Jervi Wrightson • Jiggly Caliente • Jon Santos • Paolo Ballesteros • Rajo Laurel |
| Pit Crew | Dale Dizon • Gian Cruz • JP Ocat • Julian Roxas • Ricardo de Jesus |