{"id":2357059,"date":"2026-04-03T15:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2357059"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:04:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:04:15","slug":"drag-race-philippines-star-misua-dies-aged-27-ahead-of-filming-new-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/drag-race-philippines-star-misua-dies-aged-27-ahead-of-filming-new-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Drag Race: Philippines star Misua dies aged 27, ahead of filming new series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Drag Race<\/em><\/a>: <\/em>Philippines<\/em><\/a> star Misua has died aged 27.<\/p>\n

Jason Elvie Ty, best known by the stage name Misua, died \u201cin her sleep\u201d on Thursday (2 April) in the Philippines. A cause of death has not been announced.<\/p>\n

A much-loved presence in the Filipino drag community, Misua had been cast on the forthcoming season of Drag Race: Philippines<\/em>, which had been due to start filming.<\/p>\n

Misua\u2019s death was announced by World of Wonder, the production company behind the series, in a statement that read: \u201cWe are heartbroken to share that Misua, a talented Queen set to appear on season four of Drag Race Philippines<\/em>, passed away in her sleep the morning of April 2.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe brought light, artistry, and joy to those around her, and she will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Production on the fourth season has been paused in order to \u201ccare for and support our cast and crew during this incredibly difficult time\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who loved her. We are in contact with her family who have asked for privacy during this hard time,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n

Misua\u2019s family posted a tribute on Facebook, reading: \u201cJayson was our dearly loved son, brother, friend, mentor, and most of all, Jayson is a star. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and close friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

Misua\u2019s death was met with an outpouring of love from the Drag Race community, including Hannah Conda, the season two runner-up of RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/em>, who wrote: \u201cAbsolutely heartbreaking! My thoughts are with my Filo family. I love you all and sending my love! She was an absolute star!\u201d<\/p>\n

Blu Hydrangea<\/a>, one of the original Drag Race UK<\/em> stars, added: \u201cDevastating! Sending all my love to everyone involved.\u201d Meanwhile, Cheryl, a UK contestant in 2019, said: \u201cMy thoughts are with everyone, especially Misua & her loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to a biography obtained by Variety<\/em><\/a>, Misua described herself as \u201ca talented and deeply creative queen from Cagayan de Oro, whose drag was rooted in fashion, artistry, and self-expression. A graphic designer by profession and a performer for eight years, she is known for creating nearly every aspect of her drag herself \u2013 from her outfits, hair, and nails to props and visual content \u2013 reflecting her extraordinary creativity and eye for detail\u201d.<\/p>\n

Her drag name, which was inspired by Misua\u2019s grandfather\u2019s comfort food, a type of noodle, \u201cspeaks to the personal and heartfelt nature of her artistry\u201d.<\/p>\n

Misua\u2019s application for the programme continued: \u201cKnown for her striking visuals, fashion-forward perspective, and magnetic presence, Misua brings light, joy, and ambition to everyone around her.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe sees herself as both a creative force and a star, with a dream of inspiring others to work hard for what they want and to hold on to their dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

Season three of Drag Race: Philippines<\/em> aired last year, with Maxie crowned the winner and Khianna in second place.<\/p>\n

The fourth season was announced in October 2025, and was due to air later this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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