MARINA SUMMERS CELEBRATES WOMANHOOD AMID ONLINE ATTACKS

Marina Summers, who recently came out as a transgender woman, expressed gratitude for being recognized as a woman during International Women’s Month, despite facing online transphobic attacks. The “Drag Race Philippines” alum shared on Instagram that being featured on a local news outlet’s International Women’s Day art card alongside figures like Anne Curtis and Alex Eala was an honor, but the post also drew hateful comments questioning her womanhood. Marina highlighted the struggles trans women face daily, while also honoring all women who endure misogyny in various forms, declaring her pride in being a woman. She reaffirmed that women, regardless of background, deserve a supportive, loving, and accepting environment, urging everyone to “abante, babae!” in celebration of resilience and courage. Marina gained prominence as first runner-up on Drag Race Philippines and later competed in RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World, publicly embracing her true identity as a trans woman in February 2026.