Arizona Brandy

{{Short description|Filipino drag performer}} {{Philippine name|Brillantes|Vijandre}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Arizona Brandy | image = File:ArizonaDITS100523 (cropped).jpg | alt = | caption = Arizona Brandy performing in 2023 | birth_name = Genesis Brillantes Vijandre<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loopme.ph/live-post/OYGmCr7sWTRntBk5 |title=PLDT Home |website=loopme.ph |publisher=Loop Me |access-date=October 7, 2023}}</ref> | birth_date = | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = Drag queen | years_active = | known_for = | television = ''Drag Race Philippines'' (season 2) ''Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale'' (season 1) | notable_works = Arizona Branded }} '''Genesis Brillantes Vijandre''' known mononymously as '''Arizona Brandy''', is a Filipino drag performer. She is best known for being the runner-up on Season 2 of ''Drag Race Philippines'' and one of the top four finalists on Season 1 of ''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale''.

== Career == Arizona Brandy is a drag performer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=Meet the 12 fierce queens of Drag Race Philippines season 2 |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/drag/meet-the-12-fierce-queens-of-drag-race-philippines-season-2/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=GAY TIMES |language=en-GB |archive-date=2023-07-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731093727/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/drag/meet-the-12-fierce-queens-of-drag-race-philippines-season-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A seasoned performer in the Cubao drag scene,<ref>{{Cite web |title=12 Emerging, Veteran Drag Queens to Compete in 'Drag Race PHL' 2 |url=https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/daily-tribune-philippines/20230727/282273849859726 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001173048/https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/daily-tribune-philippines/20230727/282273849859726 |archive-date=2023-10-01 |access-date=2023-10-07 |via=PressReader}}</ref> she represents the Rapture Royalties<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-11 |title=Meet the Queens of 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 2 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/meet-queens-drag-race-philippines-113302741.html |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-10-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001173048/https://sports.yahoo.com/meet-queens-drag-race-philippines-113302741.html |url-status=live }}</ref> when she competed on season 2 of ''Drag Race Philippines''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-13 |title=A Primer On The Queens Of Drag Race Philippines Season Two |url=https://nylonmanila.com/primer-queens-of-drag-race-philippines-season-two/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715165533/https://nylonmanila.com/primer-queens-of-drag-race-philippines-season-two/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She started the competition strong with a win in the first episode through her performance of the main challenge: writing, recording and performing a verse to "BOOGSH!".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |date=2023-08-03 |title=Arizona Brandy on 'Drag Race Philippines' S2E1: 'I really struggled to make a name for myself' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/877787/drag-race-philippines-arizona-brandy-rules-s2-premiere-episode/story/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928133255/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/877787/drag-race-philippines-arizona-brandy-rules-s2-premiere-episode/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |date=10 August 2023 |title=Who won, went home after 'Drag Race PH' S2 girl group challenge |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/10/23/drag-race-ph-2-girl-group-challenge-who-won-went-home |access-date=8 October 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> She placed in the bottom two of episode 3 in a design challenge. She performed a lip-sync of "Kitty Girl" by RuPaul against Tiny DeLuxe. This lip-sync involved blowing powder on the stage and floor licking.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Amrie |date=2023-09-08 |title='Drag Race PH' S2 midpoint recap: A bigger stage, grander looks, and double the drama |url=https://preen.ph/133425/drag-race-ph-s2-midpoint-recap |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Preen.ph |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-10-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007162629/https://preen.ph/133425/drag-race-ph-s2-midpoint-recap |url-status=live }}</ref> Tiny DeLuxe was eliminated.

On episode 9, she placed in the bottom three alongside Hana Beshie and ØV Cünt. The three performed a lip-sync to "Dati" by Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos featuring Quest. Her performance resulted to a double elimination of Hana Beshie and ØV Cünt, securing her spot in the final four,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Antonio |first=Josiah |date=September 27, 2023 |title=TRACK RECORD: Meet the Top 4 finalists of 'Drag Race Philippines' season 2 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/27/23/track-record-top-4-finalists-of-drag-race-ph-s2 |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=news.abs-cbn.com}}</ref> with M1ss Jade So, Bernie and Captivating Katkat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |date=2023-09-28 |title='Drag Race PH' names four finalists |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/520654/drag-race-ph-names-four-finalists |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928140517/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/520654/drag-race-ph-names-four-finalists |url-status=live }}</ref> In the final episode, she competed with M1ss Jade So for the second round of the lip-sync smackdown, performing "Who Is She?" by RuPaul. Her performance included a wig change, swallowing her contact lenses, and drinking and pouring liquor on herself. She then battled Captivating Katkat for the crown with their rendition of "Kapangyarihan" by iDolls.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tunac |first=Hermes Joy |date=2023-10-05 |title='Drag Race PH's lip sync song 'Kapangyarihan' is a love letter to the trans community, says singer Enzo Almario |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/884276/drag-race-ph-s-lip-sync-song-kapangyarihan-is-a-love-letter-to-the-trans-community-says-si/story/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=GMA News Online |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006075415/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/884276/drag-race-ph-s-lip-sync-song-kapangyarihan-is-a-love-letter-to-the-trans-community-says-si/story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She placed runner-up in the competition.

Arizona also competed as a drag mother/"Mudra" with her drag child, Jean Vilogue, on the first season of ''Mudrakels''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=Drag Mothers Take Center Stage In Lady Gagita's 'Mudrakels' |url=https://nylonmanila.com/drag-mothers-center-stage-lady-gagita-mudrakels-series/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-06-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607115626/https://nylonmanila.com/drag-mothers-center-stage-lady-gagita-mudrakels-series/ |url-status=live }}</ref> earlier in the year. Her team ranked 5th/6th place after returning and advancing to the finale after getting eliminated in the fourth episode.

== Discography == ===Singles=== {| class="wikitable" |+List of Singles !Title !Year |- |"Arizona B" | rowspan="2" |2025 |- |"Arizona B" (Clean Christmas Version) |}

=== Collaborations === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+List of collaborations ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year !Other artist(s) ! scope="col" | Album |- ! scope="row" | "Boogsh!" (Pak Girls Version) | 2023 |Matilduh, Nicole Pardaux, Captivating Katkat, M1ss Jade So, Tiny DeLuxe (The Cast of ''Drag Race Philippines 2'') | {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" | "Asian Eyyy!" (P-Nice Version) | rowspan="2" |2025 |Bernie, Brigiding, Khianna, Viñas DeLuxe (The Cast of ''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale'') | {{Non-album single}} |- ! scope="row" |"High Time" (Top 4 Remix) |Captivating Katkat, Marina Summers, Precious Paula Nicole, feat. Brigiding, Suki Doll, Viñas DeLuxe (The Cast of ''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale'') |''REYN4'' |}

== Filmography ==

=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! Year ! Title ! Network/Platform ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="3" | 2023 | ''Drag Race Philippines'' | rowspan="2" | HBO Go, WOW Presents Plus | Contestant | Season 2, Runner-up (10 episodes) |- | ''Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!'' | Herself | Season 2 (10 episodes) |- |''Family Feud'' |GMA Network |Contestant |Ep. 345: Team Four the Love (with Bernie, Captivating Katkat, M1ss Jade So) |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |''Bring Back My Girls'' | rowspan="2" |WOW Presents Plus |Herself |Season 4 |- |''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale'' |Contestant |Season 1, Finalist (10 episodes) |- |2025–present |''B is for Bonding'' |YouTube |Host |with Hana Beshie<ref>{{Cite web |last=Odtohan |first=Marilag |date=December 10, 2025 |title=Arizona Brandy masters the art of keeping everyone guessing her next move |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/10/arizona-brandy-masters-the-art-of-keeping-everyone-guessing-her-next-move-1648 |access-date=December 14, 2025 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> |}

===Films=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role !{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |2025 |''Ikaw, Kelan?'' |Miko |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Regis |first=Ralph |date=2025-02-14 |title=KZ Tandingan's Short Film 'Ikaw, Kelan?' Reminds Us That Love Is Free |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/culture/lifestyle/kz-tandingan-new-short-film-ikaw-kelan-reminds-us-that-love-is-free-for-all-review-2025/ |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}</ref> |}

== References == {{reflist}}

==External links== * {{IMDb name|id=nm15031477}} * {{Commons category-inline| Arizona Brandy}}

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