ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE
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Maxie Andreison, Vinas Deluxe To Share Trisha Role On 'Die Beautiful: The Musical'
Photo credit: The IdeaFirst Company
Drag performer and “Drag Race Philippines” standout Viñas Deluxe has officially been cast as one of the actors who will portray Trisha Echevarria in the upcoming stage production of *Die Beautiful: The Musical*, set to premiere in June 2027 at the Proscenium Theater.
The announcement quickly generated excitement among theatergoers and LGBTQ+ fans, with many praising the decision to cast a well-known drag artist in one of Philippine cinema’s most beloved queer roles. Viñas will alternate as Trisha alongside fellow drag performer and “Drag Race Philippines” winner Maxie Andreison.
Based on the acclaimed 2016 film *Die Beautiful*, the musical follows the story of Trisha Echevarria, a transgender woman whose final wish is to be remembered as a different beauty icon on each night of her wake. The original film, directed by Jun Robles Lana and starring Paolo Ballesteros, earned widespread praise for its heartfelt storytelling and groundbreaking representation of transgender experiences in the Philippines.
For the stage adaptation, Lana has described the production as a theatrical reimagining of the film rather than a direct translation, allowing the story to explore Trisha’s inner life through music while reflecting the growth and evolving realities of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The musical is also expected to spotlight the enduring friendship between Trisha and her loyal best friend Barbs, whose presence serves as one of the story’s emotional anchors. Fans can likewise expect the glamorous transformations and larger-than-life spectacle that helped make the original film a cultural phenomenon.
Produced by IdeaFirst Live, *Die Beautiful: The Musical* marks one of the most anticipated Filipino theater productions in recent years and continues the growing trend of successful film-to-stage adaptations.
With Viñas Deluxe bringing her signature charisma and drag artistry to the role, anticipation is building for how she and Maxie Andreison will reinterpret Trisha for a new generation of audiences. Additional casting announcements, performance schedules, and ticket details are expected to be released in the coming months.
The announcement quickly generated excitement among theatergoers and LGBTQ+ fans, with many praising the decision to cast a well-known drag artist in one of Philippine cinema’s most beloved queer roles. Viñas will alternate as Trisha alongside fellow drag performer and “Drag Race Philippines” winner Maxie Andreison.
Based on the acclaimed 2016 film *Die Beautiful*, the musical follows the story of Trisha Echevarria, a transgender woman whose final wish is to be remembered as a different beauty icon on each night of her wake. The original film, directed by Jun Robles Lana and starring Paolo Ballesteros, earned widespread praise for its heartfelt storytelling and groundbreaking representation of transgender experiences in the Philippines.
For the stage adaptation, Lana has described the production as a theatrical reimagining of the film rather than a direct translation, allowing the story to explore Trisha’s inner life through music while reflecting the growth and evolving realities of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The musical is also expected to spotlight the enduring friendship between Trisha and her loyal best friend Barbs, whose presence serves as one of the story’s emotional anchors. Fans can likewise expect the glamorous transformations and larger-than-life spectacle that helped make the original film a cultural phenomenon.
Produced by IdeaFirst Live, *Die Beautiful: The Musical* marks one of the most anticipated Filipino theater productions in recent years and continues the growing trend of successful film-to-stage adaptations.
With Viñas Deluxe bringing her signature charisma and drag artistry to the role, anticipation is building for how she and Maxie Andreison will reinterpret Trisha for a new generation of audiences. Additional casting announcements, performance schedules, and ticket details are expected to be released in the coming months.
Jun 15, 2026
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