The Proud Immigrant Story of Zahirah Zapanta of Drag Race UK
An episode of the Evangelism: The Queens' Podcast podcast, hosted by Eva Le Queen, titled "The Proud Immigrant Story of Zahirah Zapanta of Drag Race UK" was published on March 26, 2026 and runs 46 minutes.
March 26, 2026 ·46m · Evangelism: The Queens' Podcast
Summary
In this episode, international drag icon from Drag Race UK and UK vs The World S3, queen Zahirah Zapanta joins us foran open, reflective, and deeply personal conversation. From revisiting her Drag Race experience to sharing the journey that followed.Filmed prior to airing of UKVTW, he shares how growing up Filipino in the UK shaped her perspective, how she discovereddrag, and what it meant to leave corporate life to chase her passion. From auditions for DragRace UK to navigating life as a Filipino immigrant and a proud queen abroad, Zahirah reflectson her personal growth, love, community, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. This is athoughtful and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.Timestamps00:00 – Intro00:50 – Getting to Know Zahirah Zapanta03:10 – Embracing Filipino Roots: Growing up Filipino in the UK08:16 – How Zahirah Discovered Drag13:15 – Leaving Corporate Life for Drag & Auditioning for Drag Race UK19:27 – The Drag Race UK Season 6 Experience28:18 – Life as a Gay Man in the UK & Hot Takes on Dating37:53 – What’s Next for Zahirah Zapanta?38:51 – Gratitude to Filipino Fans42:31 – Zahirah’s Advice to Her Younger SelfWelcome to Evangelism: A Podcast by Eva Le Queen—where your favorite queens and iconsshow up like you've never seen them before, in conversations you won't hear anywhere else.What began during the pandemic, paused for a while, and now returns—unscripted, raw,human, and more unfiltered than ever. With Eva Le Queen leading the way, expect stories thatinspire.This is the tea that's good for your soul. Who do you want to see next on Evangelism? Comment down below!Follow Eva Le Queen: Instagram: @eva_lequee Twitter: @eva_lequee Facebook: Eva Le Quee TikTok: @evalequeen#Evangelism#ELQchannel
Episode Description
In this episode, international drag icon from Drag Race UK and UK vs The World S3, queen Zahirah Zapanta joins us for
an open, reflective, and deeply personal conversation. From revisiting her Drag Race experience to sharing the journey that followed.
Filmed prior to airing of UKVTW, he shares how growing up Filipino in the UK shaped her perspective, how she discovered
drag, and what it meant to leave corporate life to chase her passion. From auditions for Drag
Race UK to navigating life as a Filipino immigrant and a proud queen abroad, Zahirah reflects
on her personal growth, love, community, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. This is a
thoughtful and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:50 – Getting to Know Zahirah Zapanta
03:10 – Embracing Filipino Roots: Growing up Filipino in the UK
08:16 – How Zahirah Discovered Drag
13:15 – Leaving Corporate Life for Drag & Auditioning for Drag Race UK
19:27 – The Drag Race UK Season 6 Experience
28:18 – Life as a Gay Man in the UK & Hot Takes on Dating
37:53 – What’s Next for Zahirah Zapanta?
38:51 – Gratitude to Filipino Fans
42:31 – Zahirah’s Advice to Her Younger Self
Welcome to Evangelism: A Podcast by Eva Le Queen—where your favorite queens and icons
show up like you've never seen them before, in conversations you won't hear anywhere else.
What began during the pandemic, paused for a while, and now returns—unscripted, raw,
human, and more unfiltered than ever. With Eva Le Queen leading the way, expect stories that
inspire.
This is the tea that's good for your soul.
Who do you want to see next on Evangelism? Comment down below!
Follow Eva Le Queen:
Instagram: @eva_lequee
Twitter: @eva_lequee
Facebook: Eva Le Quee
TikTok: @evalequeen
#Evangelism
#ELQchannel
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