{{Short description|Filipino drag performer}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Brigiding | image = Brigiding.jpg | alt = | caption = Brigiding in 2024 | birth_name = John Philip Aricheta | birth_date = February 26, 1992 | birth_place = Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines | death_date = | death_place = | nationality = | other_names = Brigiding "Gigi" Aricheta | occupation = | years_active = | known_for = | television = ''Drag Race Philippines'' (season 1) <br /> ''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale'' (season 1) winner | notable_works = }} '''Brigiding "Gigi" Aricheta''',<ref>{{cite news| title=#MyPrideInFashion: How Drag Brings Out All The Colors Of Brigiding "Gigi" Aricheta | work=Metro.Style | date=27 June 2020 | url=https://metro.style/fashion/inspiration/myprideinfashion-brigiding-gigi-aricheta/25854 | access-date=27 September 2023}}</ref> or simply '''Brigiding''', is the stage name of '''John Philip Aricheta''' (born February 26, 1992),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abboud |first=Firas |title=Who Is Brigiding? 5 Things About the First-Ever Slaysian Royale Winner |url=https://www.preview.ph/culture/entertainment/who-is-brigiding-5-things-first-ever-slaysian-royale-winner-a8059-20251019-dyn |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=Preview.ph |language=en}}</ref> a Filipino drag performer who competed in season 1 of ''Drag Race Philippines''<ref>{{Cite web |title='Gay, Fearless, and Exciting'—Brigiding Teases a Peek Into Her Enchanting Queendom |url=https://www.rankthemag.ph/insider-brigiding-teases-a-peek-into-her-enchanting-queendom/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Rank |date=24 February 2021 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927124856/https://www.rankthemag.ph/insider-brigiding-teases-a-peek-into-her-enchanting-queendom/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and was crowned the winner of the inaugural ''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |date=2025-10-15 |title=Brightest star 'Brigiding' wins 'Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale' |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/10/15/2480121/brightest-star-brigiding-wins-drag-race-philippines-slaysian-royale |access-date=2025-10-15 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> She is a member of the ''Divine Divas'' with Precious Paula Nicole and Viñas DeLuxe.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alpad |first=Christina |date=2023-02-05 |title=The holy trinity of PH drag |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/05/the-sunday-times/cover-story/the-holy-trinity-of-ph-drag/1877236 |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927124935/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/05/the-sunday-times/cover-story/the-holy-trinity-of-ph-drag/1877236 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=Raphael |date=2022-10-31 |title=Divine Divas—the Campy, the Divergent, and the Heart |url=https://villagepipol.com/divine-divas-the-campy-the-divergent-and-the-heart/ |access-date=2023-10-25 |website=Your Guide to the Big City |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Career == Drag performer Brigiding competed on season 1 of ''Drag Race Philippines.'' Her impersonation of Elizabeth Ramsey for the Snatch Game challenged placed her in the bottom two. She tied in a lip sync against Minty Fresh to "Amakabogera" by Maymay Entrata, and both were allowed to remain in the competition.<ref>{{cite web | last=Antonio | first=Josiah | title='Drag Race PH' Snatch Game overshadows runway looks | website=ABS-CBN News | date=19 September 2022 | url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/22/drag-race-ph-snatch-game-overshadows-runway-looks | access-date=27 September 2023 | archive-date=25 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925020847/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/22/drag-race-ph-snatch-game-overshadows-runway-looks | url-status=live }}</ref> Brigiding placed sixth overall.<ref>{{cite web | title='Drag Race PH' stars grace 'It's Showtime' stage | website=ABS-CBN News | date=15 November 2022 | url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/15/22/drag-race-ph-stars-grace-its-showtime-stage | access-date=27 September 2023}}</ref>
Since the show, she has performed with her fellow contestants Precious Paula Nicole and Viñas DeLuxe as the ''Divine Divas''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=Divinely drag in concert |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/05/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/divinely-drag-in-concert/1872812 |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=The Manila Times |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927125422/https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/05/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/divinely-drag-in-concert/1872812 |url-status=live }}</ref> The trio also appeared in a 2023 episode of ''Drag You and Me'', as contestants in the Manila Drag Supreme contest.<ref>{{cite web | last=Antonio | first=Josiah | title=Lack of queer spaces kicks off 'Drag You and Me' pilot | website=ABS-CBN News | date=6 June 2023 | url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/06/23/lack-of-queer-spaces-kicks-off-drag-you-and-me-pilot | access-date=27 September 2023}}</ref> In 2022, Brigiding performed alongside fellow contestants Corazon and Turing at Kroma Entertainment's first in-person event, Kroma Overload.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TraDigital entertainment company KROMA Entertainment achieves industry milestones six months after launch |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/26/tradigital-entertainment-company-kroma-entertainment-achieves-industry-milestones-six-months-after-launch/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927125452/https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/26/tradigital-entertainment-company-kroma-entertainment-achieves-industry-milestones-six-months-after-launch/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Brigiding represented the Philippines in a Nivea campaign in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-18 |title=Drag Superstar Brigiding Represents the Philippines in International Nivea Campaign – Wonder |url=https://wonder.ph/style/drag-superstar-brigiding-international-nivea-campaign/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927125400/https://wonder.ph/style/drag-superstar-brigiding-international-nivea-campaign/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Personal life == Brigiding is from Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Meet the queens: Here are the 12 fabulous queens competing on 'Drag Race Philippines' |url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/419556-meet-the-queens-competing-on-drag-race-philippines?page=2 |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Philstar Life |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927124853/https://philstarlife.com/geeky/419556-meet-the-queens-competing-on-drag-race-philippines?page=2 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Santos |first=Romano |date=2022-07-22 |title=Drag Brunch, Explained by Drag Queens |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/drag-brunch-queens-lgbtq/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Vice |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927125428/https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7znqk/drag-brunch-queens-lgbtq |url-status=live }}</ref> She is queer and uses ''he/him'' pronouns when out of drag and ''she/her'' while in drag.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moya |first=Jove |title=This is Why Queen Brigiding Considers Drag an Art |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/brigiding-drag-is-a-powerful-artform |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927125359/https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/brigiding-drag-is-a-powerful-artform |url-status=live }}</ref> Brigiding is the "drag daughter" of DeeDee Marié Holliday, who competed in season 2 of ''Drag Race Philippines''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-03 |title=6 Filipino drag queens to know, as the country gets its first drag reality show |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143626/6-filipino-drag-queens-know-rupauls-drag-race-alum-manila |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110034111/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143626/6-filipino-drag-queens-know-rupauls-drag-race-alum-manila |url-status=live }}</ref> After season 1 of ''Drag Race Philippines'', Brigiding established her own drag family, founding the House of Ding. She serves as the "drag mother" of Zymba Ding, who also competed on season 3 of ''Drag Race Philippines''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agcalis |first=Mike Bryan |date=2024-08-12 |title=Thy Kingdom Come: Ring the Alarm for The House of Ding |url=https://rankthemag.ph/ring-the-alarm-house-of-ding/ |access-date=2025-10-17 |website=Rank Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 24, 2024, Brigiding announced her induction into the drag family of Sasha Velour on her social media account.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2024 |title=Goooodmorning! 🤩I am now part of @sasha_velour‘s family! |url=https://x.com/brigiding/status/1782938714534252893 |access-date=October 18, 2025 |website=Twitter}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
== Filmography ==
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! Year ! Title ! Network/Platform ! Role ! Notes |- |2015 |''Oh My G!'' |ABS-CBN |Rene | |- | rowspan="2" | 2022 | ''Drag Race Philippines'' | rowspan="2" | HBO Go, WOW Presents Plus | Contestant | Season 1, 6th place |- | ''Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!'' | Herself | Season 1 |- |2023 |''Drag You & Me'' |IWant |Michael Romero/Lila Gumamela | |- |2024 |''Family Feud'' |GMA Network | rowspan="3" |Contestant |Ep. 503: Team The Divine Divas <small>(with Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas DeLuxe, Salmo Nella)</small> |- | rowspan="2" |2025 |''Rainbow Rumble'' |Kapamilya Channel |Season 1, Ep. 47: Drag Queens <small>(with Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas DeLuxe, Lady Morgana, Minty Fresh)</small> |- |''Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale'' |WOW Presents Plus |Season 1, Winner |}
=== Music videos === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! Year ! Title ! Artist ! Role ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- |2014 |"Nandito Lang Ako" |Ai-Ai delas Alas | rowspan="4" |Cameo |<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2014 |title=Nandito Lang Ako - Ai Ai De Las Alas (Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twh0u91M0Jg |access-date=October 19, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref> |- | 2015 | "Harana Na Na Na" | Janella Salvador | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Anarcon |first=James Patrick |date=October 3, 2016 |title=Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel reunited in music video of Janella's Harana Na Na Na |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/113087/janella-salvador-and-marlo-mortel-reunited-in-music-video-of-janellas-harana-na-na-na |access-date=2025-10-18 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref> |- |2017 | "At Ang Hirap" |Angeline Quinto | <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Lance Joseph |date=October 16, 2025 |title=5 Facts About 'Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale' Winner Brigiding |url=https://metro.style/people/2025/10/16/5-facts-about-drag-race-philippines-slaysian-royale-winner-brigiding-1400 |access-date=October 19, 2025 |website=METRO.style}}</ref> |- |2023 |"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" |Jim Paredes |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madarang |first=Catalina Ricci S. |date=2023-02-20 |title=Precious Paula Nicole, Brigiding, Tita Baby to be featured in EDSA 37 song |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/02/20/243609/precious-brigiding-tita-baby-to-be-featured-song-for-edsa-37/ |access-date=2025-10-18 |website=Interaksyon |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2024 |"Oh, Divine Diva" | rowspan="2" |Divine Divas | rowspan="2" |As part of the trio |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saulog |first=Gabriel |date=2024-06-04 |title=Divine Divas Release Debut Single "Oh, Divine Diva” – Listen |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/divine-divas-release-debut-single-oh-divine-diva-2024/ |access-date=2025-10-18 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2026 |"Paruparo" |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Purnell |first=Kristoffer |date=January 2, 2026 |title=Emma Tiglao, Divine Divas star in BINI's 'Paruparo' music video |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2026/01/02/2498285/emma-tiglao-divine-divas-star-binis-paruparo-music-video |access-date=January 2, 2026 |website=The Philippine Star |language=en-PH}}</ref> |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13886185/ Brigiding] at IMDb
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