Naia Black
Timothy Brian Black, better known as Naia Black or mononymously as Naia, is a Filipino drag performer. She is best known for winning the first season of Drag Den and was crowned as "Filipino's First Drag Supreme".
Naia Black | |
|---|---|
| Born | Timothy Brian Black |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Television | Drag Den (season 1) |
Career
While attending college at University of the Philippines Diliman, Brian Black first discovered drag from watching RuPaul's Drag Race. Originally she considered "Tanya Sativa", before choosing "Naia Black" as her drag name.[1]
On 17 November 2022, she was revealed as one of the contestants competing in the first season of Drag Den.[2] Despite of never winning a challenge, she was in the finale with Shewarma and Maria Cristina. In the finale episode, she had to compete in three rounds and a lip-sync battle to Sarah Geronimo's "Kilometro" (2014).[3] On the night of the finale, Naia was crowned by Manila Luzon at a viewing party in Taguig, as "Filipino's First Drag Supreme".[4][5] She received a cash prize of ₱1,000,000, a one-year supply of Téviant Beauty cosmetics, and an "all-inclusive" trip to Palawan, Philippines.
Discography
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Third World Romance | Trixie |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards | 2023 | Gen Z Approved Drag Queen | Naia | Nominated | [8] |
References
- Acosta, Zofiya (22 July 2022). "Introducing rising drag star Naia—who is going places". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on 6 February 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- Colcol, Erwin (19 November 2022). "Get Set! Here's the Cast of the Manila Luzon-Starring "Drag Den Philippines"". Preview Philippines. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- "Naia Black is first ever 'Drag Den Philippines' winner". Rappler. 26 January 2023. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- Tunac, Hermes Joy (26 January 2023). "Naia is the first-ever Drag Supreme of 'Drag Den Philippines'". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- Santiago, Camille (27 January 2023). "'Drag Den Philippines' hails Naia Black as its first ever winner". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- The Cast of Drag Den (20 January 2023). "May Kapa". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- Mallorca, Hannah (26 January 2023). "Naia named as first-ever 'Drag Supreme' in 'Drag Den Philippines'". Inquirer Entertainment. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- Batislaong, Acer (27 February 2023). "Hera are the Bold Winners for Nylon Manila's Big Bold Brave Awards: We're H3re". Nylon Manila. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
Further reading
- Acosta, Zofiya (21 December 2023). "Naia Black takes flight". Preen.ph. Retrieved 17 October 2023.