Meet the House of Ding: MEGA Drag’s Battle Royale Winner

The House of Ding reigned at the MEGA Drag Pride Party 2024. But who exactly are the winners of the first MEGA Drag Queen title?

MEGA Drag’s first Pride Party was all colorful notes and lavish runway looks. The main event of that night—an iconic and groundbreaking lip sync competition called the Luxe Battle Royale—also took place. Six Filipino drag queens from the Philippines and Singapore went head to head—all fighting for the ascent to the MEGA Drag Queen throne. After a night of serving mesmerizing, excellent, glamorous, and all-out performances, a new bright House reigns above all—the House of Ding. 

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The Bright House of Stars

Who snatched the crown? The shining stars and children of drag queen Brigiding, of course. Part of the stellar cast of Drag Race Philippines’ first season, Brigiding’s latest venture into drag motherhood (House of Ding) has bore its fruit. Coming from Metro Manila’s vibrant nightlife, Felicia and Bomba Ding impressed the judges and sashayed away with the first MEGA Drag Queen title.

House of Ding's Bomba and Felicia Ding MEGA Drag Pride Party
House of Ding’s Bomba and Felicia Ding

Lip syncing for their life, they began their performance with Little Mix’s “Wings and “Power.” Even their solo performances were also a nod to the chemistry and sisterhood of the House of Ding, able to feed off each other’s energies and spirits that earned the judges’ stamp of approval. The impressive death drops definitely added to the points.

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Like their mother Brigiding, the two captivated the crowd with their presence

After their respective stages—Bomba with The Greatest Showman’s “This is Me” and Felicia with the final lip sync of “It’s Raining Men”—the queens were hailed as the champions of the Luxe Battle Royale.

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House of Ding welcomed the crowd with a dance and song performance of “Wings”

In an exclusive with MEGA Drag, Bomba and Felicia Ding give us their take on what makes their house more than just a performance base but a true blue family.

Felicia Ding

Not unfamiliar with the heavy weight of the crown, Felicia Ding has taken her place in queendom of Filipino Drag Royalty with her triumph as the winner of Drag Cartel All Stars 5. Heavily influenced by her love for Broadway, the drag queen fuels dramatic performances. But how did she cross paths with her House Mother? She was once the assistant to the Divine Divas. Now shining in her own craft with her stage presence, refined aesthetic, and flawless mug, she is now a bona fide drag celebrity with two crowns to show for it.

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Felicia Ding at the final lip sync battle

Ang naging exceptional sa House of Ding is we’re not just a drag house. We’re a chosen family,” Felicia opens up on the House of Ding. “Kaya strong ‘yung performances namin on stage because we share the same experiences in life. We conquer the same obstacles.”

Bomba Ding

Stripping herself—quite literally—off from the worries of whatever people have to say, she gave a powerful performance during the second round of the Luxe Battle Royale. “Bomba Ding is an explosive performer with an explosive body. She uses her body as a craft, and she wants to pay homage to body positivity,” the drag queen expresses, describing herself. Maintaining a fit physique is not new to Bomba Ding with her experience as a professional dancer.

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Bomba Ding in her solo performance

Delving more into House of Ding and their camaraderie, Bomba Ding shares, “Even outside drag, we are also a family. We eat together, watch movies together, and we solve problems together. Mama Brigiding really not just hones our drag, but she also helps us hone our characters well. Our core itself is family.”


Photographed by KIM SANTOS and EXCEL PANLAQUE of KLIQ INC.; Interview by SYDNEY CAÑAMO

Special thanks to ABSOLUT VODKA, ACER, INFINIX MOBILE, LUXE SLIM BY LUXE BEAUTY AND WELLNESS GROUP, DEAR FACE, L’OREAL PARIS, KAO MANILA, and THE BALLOONIST PH

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