Ongina is the stage name of Ryan Ong Palao, an American drag performer and HIV activist who came to international attention on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Ongina was one of the first reality TV stars to come out as HIV-positive.
Known For
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Cast Credits
Tongue Thai'd with Pangina Heals (2022)
Guest starring as Ongina
- Episode 1x03: Ongina at Hoy-Ka Hollywood (Dec 20, 2022)
The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood (2020)
Guest starring as Ongina
- Episode 1x05: WeHo No She Betta Don't! (May 7, 2020)
AJ and the Queen (2020)
Guest starring as Ongina
- Episode 1x04: Louisville (Jan 10, 2020) [Special Guest Star]
Fashion Photo RuView (2014)
Guest starring as Ongina
(14 episodes)
- Episode 37x10: Bongga Camp Day & Indigenous Extravaganza (Oct 17, 2022)
- Episode 37x09: Let There Be Light, Your Best Drag (Oct 10, 2022)
- Episode 37x08: Twinning (Oct 3, 2022)
- Episode 37x07: Divi Divas (Sep 26, 2022)
- Episode 37x06: Ru-Velation (Sep 19, 2022)
- Episode 37x05: Pink, Pak, Boom (Sep 12, 2022)
- Episode 37x04: Perlas ng Silanganan (Pearl of the East) (Sep 5, 2022)
- Episode 37x03: Shake, Rattle, and Rampa (Aug 29, 2022)
- Episode 37x02: SagalAmazon (Aug 24, 2022)
- Episode 37x01: Ter-No, She Bettah Don't! (Aug 22, 2022)
- Episode 17x02: UK Queens Social Media Looks (Sep 13, 2019)
- Episode 13x18: Kelly Clarkson Fashion (Oct 12, 2018)
- Episode 13x17: Lady Gaga (Oct 6, 2018)
- Episode 13x16: Madonna (Sep 29, 2018)
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (2012)
Guest starring as Ongina
(4 episodes)
- Episode 5x08: Clap Back! (Jul 24, 2020)
- Episode 5x02: I'm In Love! (Jun 12, 2020)
- Episode 5x01: All Star Variety Extravaganza (Jun 5, 2020)
- Episode 1x06: The Grand Finale (Nov 26, 2012)
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked! (2012)
Guest starring as Ongina
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: Clap Back! (Jul 24, 2020)
- Episode 2x02: I'm In Love! (Jun 12, 2020)
- Episode 2x01: All Star Variety Extravaganza (Jun 5, 2020)
RuPaul's Drag U (2010)
Guest starring as Ongina
(6 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: A Family That Drags Together (Aug 15, 2011)
- Episode 2x03: Lesbians Gone Wild (Jul 12, 2011)
- Episode 2x02: Suddenly Single (Jun 27, 2011)
- Episode 1x07: Mother vs. Daughters (Sep 13, 2010)
- Episode 1x03: Blue Collar, Pink Pumps (Aug 2, 2010)
- Episode 1x01: Tomboy Meets Girl (Jul 19, 2010)
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Guest starring as Ongina
(12 episodes)
- Episode 11x01: Whatcha Unpackin'? (Feb 28, 2019)
- Episode 10x14: Grand Finale (Jun 28, 2018)
- Episode 10x01: 10s Across The Board (Mar 22, 2018)
- Episode 6x14: The Finale (May 19, 2014)
- Episode 2x10: The Main Event Clip Show (Apr 19, 2010)
- Episode 1x09: Re-United! (Mar 23, 2009)
- Episode 1x07: Extra Special Edition (Mar 16, 2009)
- Episode 1x05: Drag School of Charm (Mar 2, 2009)
- Episode 1x04: M.A.C/Viva Glam Challenge (Feb 23, 2009)
- Episode 1x03: Queens of All Media (Feb 16, 2009)
- Episode 1x02: Girl Group Challenge (Feb 9, 2009)
- Episode 1x01: Drag on a Dime (Feb 2, 2009)
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (2009)
Guest starring as Ongina
(5 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Cat Fights & Critiques! (Mar 2, 2009)
- Episode 1x04: Stay True! (Feb 23, 2009)
- Episode 1x03: This is Your Name. Good Night! (Feb 16, 2009)
- Episode 1x02: Harsh Critics (Feb 2, 2009)
- Episode 1x01: Fat Girls & Sexy Shooters (Feb 2, 2009)