{"id":9772,"date":"2026-04-06T12:17:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=9772"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:17:01","slug":"drag-race-star-misua-dies-in-her-sleep-at-27-before-scheduled-appearance-on-the-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=9772","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Drag Race\u2019 Star Misua Dies in Her Sleep at 27 Before Scheduled Appearance on the Show\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Misua, a contestant on Drag Race: Philippines, has tragically passed away at the age of 27.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, April 2, the show and its production company, World of Wonder, shared the news on Instagram, confirming that Misua died in her sleep.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div id=\"cmfrtzn.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/cmfrtzn.com\/cmfrtzn.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u201cWe are heartbroken to share that Misua, a talented queen set to appear on season four of Drag Race: Philippines, passed away in her sleep on the morning of April 2,\u201d the post read alongside a photo of Misua. \u201cShe brought light, artistry, and joy to everyone around her and will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"cmfrtzn.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/cmfrtzn.com\/cmfrtzn.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The team added, \u201cProduction has been paused to support our cast and crew during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who loved her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They also noted, \u201cWe are in contact with her family, who have requested privacy during this hard time.\u201d The cause of Misua\u2019s death has not yet been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>Tributes poured in from the Drag Race community. RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Down Under contestant Hannah Conda wrote, \u201cAbsolutely heartbreaking! My thoughts are with my Filo family. Sending love to you all! She was an absolute star!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race: UK vs. the World winner Blue Hydrangea also commented, \u201cDevastating! Sending love to everyone involved\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2764.svg\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f64c.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4c\" \/>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Misua, whose real name was Jason Elvie Ty, was remembered by her family in a Facebook post obtained by Variety. \u201cJayson was our dearly loved son, brother, friend, and mentor, and above all, a star. He will be greatly missed by his family and close friends,\u201d they wrote.<\/p>\n<p>According to her bio, Misua was a queen from Cagayan de Oro. She described her drag as rooted in fashion, artistry, and self-expression. A graphic designer by profession and performer for eight years, she was known for creating almost every element of her drag herself\u2014from outfits, hair, and nails to props and visual content\u2014showcasing her creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Her drag name was inspired by her grandfather\u2019s comfort food.<\/p>\n<p>In October 2025, it was announced that season four of Drag Race: Philippines would air later in the year. Season three, which premiered last year, crowned Maxie as the winner, with Khianna as runner-up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5186\" src=\"https:\/\/cmfrtzn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/misua-1-040326-4d8c366fd4a24f1c9c648b7416dd0a92.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Misua, a contestant on Drag Race: Philippines, has tragically passed away at the age of 27. 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