Ongina

Ongina
Ongina at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024
Born
Ryan Ong Palao

(1982-01-06) January 6, 1982 (age 42)[1]
Siasi, Sulu, Philippines
Other namesPeck-Peck Galore
OccupationDrag performer
Years active2001–present
Known for
Websitewww.onginaofficial.com

Ongina is the stage name of Ryan Ong Palao (born January 6, 1982),[2] a Filipino-American drag performer and HIV activist who came to international attention on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.[3] Since appearing on the show, Ongina has been featured in a number of web series produced by World of Wonder, including Wait, What?, Ring My Bell, and Fashion Photo RuView. Ongina was one of the first reality TV stars to come out as HIV-positive.[2]

  1. ^ "ONGINA on Instagram: "The opposite of how I feel turning 38 today. 🤣😔😁"".
  2. ^ a b Rodriguez-Jimenez, Jorge (2014-09-10). "Amazing HIV+ Gay Men: Ongina". HIV Plus Magazine. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
  3. ^ Adam B. Vary (May 8, 2020). "'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Moves Back to VH1 From Showtime, Reveals Cast". Variety. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.