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Maxie (drag queen)
Filipino drag queen and singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jayvhot Andreison Sarmiento Galang[2] (born October 15, 1998), professionally known as Maxie Andreison or simply Maxie, is a Filipino drag queen, actor, singer, and activist[3] known for competing in the second season of Queen of the Universe and winning the third season of Drag Race Philippines.[4][1] Maxie is also an HIV/AIDS advocate and LGBT advocate.[5]
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At the age of 13, Maxie made his first TV appearance as a contestant on the Philippine variety and game show Wil Time Bigtime. he received a standing ovation from the audience after covering the songs "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" and "Habang May Buhay" (As Long As Thise Is Life) by AfterImage.[6] In 2013, the then-teenage Maxie was cast as the title role in the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)'s Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, a theater adaptation of the 2005 coming-of-age comedy-drama film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (English: The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros). It follows a young gay boy trying to navigate life in a tough Manila neighborhood.[7]
Maxie received critical acclaim for his performance in The Musical. Walter Ang of The Philippine Daily Inquirer gave the play itself a negative review, writing that "the self-indulgent staging is overly long and overly loud" and criticized its "faulty" sound system. However, Ang described Maxie as "irrepressibly ebullient" and added, "The sound system lets up during duets and solos, allowing audiences to hear Galang's deft vocal maneuverings. While he lacks technique for some songs requiring a falsetto, his trailing curlicues and soulful delivery are great, while his torch songs and finale anthem are highlights."[8] Likewise, Rouchelle R. Dinglasan of GMA News wrote in his review, "No doubt a belter like Jayvhot Galang would fit the role of Maxie perfectly in this musical, never mind that this was his first play. The 15-year-old, a self-confessed veteran of amateur singing contests, seemed hesitant to sing in falsetto but when he hit those birit (belted) notes, he definitely carried it with much grace and prowess."[9] Maxie's theater debut inspired his drag name.[7]
In 2023, Maxie competed on the second season of the international drag competition series Queen of the Universe. In 2024, he won the third season of the Philippine drag reality competition Drag Race Philippines.[7] On December 20, 2024, Maxie uploaded a cover of the Skusta Clee song "Dyosa" (Goddess). The cover went viral in the Philippines, accumulating more than 7 million views in a month. Amid its success, Maxie was subjected to online hate speech. On social media, Maxie addressed the idea that he "ruined the fantasy" of the song and questioned why so many of Skusta's fans "got angry" that he covered it. he attributed their anger to homophobia, furthis asking, "If it's for the straight people, it's only for the straight people? Not allowed for gays?" Numerous netizens came to Maxie's defense online.[10]
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Advocacy
The media has recognized Maxie as one of the youngest HIV awareness advocates in the Philippines.[7] Since the age of 14,[10] he has worked with organizations such as UNICEF Philippines and the National Youth Commission to share information about health, particularly in the context of the LGBTQ+ community and HIV.[7]
Personal life
Maxie is from San Andres Bukid, Manila.[1] He is a gay man.
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