Maxie (drag queen)

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Sarmiento and the surname or paternal family name is Galang.
Maxie Andreison
Maxie in 2025
Born
Jayvhot Andreison Sarmiento Galang

(1998-10-15) October 15, 1998 (age 27)[1]
Other names
  • Maxie Andreison
  • Jayvhot G
Occupations
  • Drag performer
  • actor
  • singer
  • dancer
  • songwriter
  • producer
OrganizationMaxie Productions
Television
RelativesAngel Galang (sibling)

Jayvhot Andreison Sarmiento Galang[2] (born October 15, 1998), popularly known by his drag name Maxie Andreison or simply Maxie and by his stage name Jayvhot G, is a Filipino drag performer, actor, singer, and activist.[3] He is best known for competing in the second season of Queen of the Universe and winning the third season of Drag Race Philippines.[4][1] Maxie is also an advocate of HIV/AIDS and the LGBT community.[5]

Career

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At the age of 13, Maxie, then known as Jayvhot Galang, made his first TV appearance as a contestant on the Philippine variety and game show Wil Time Bigtime. He received a standing ovation from the audience after covering the songs "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" and "Habang May Buhay" (While There's Life) by AfterImage.[6]

In 2013, the then-teenage Maxie was cast as the title role in the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)'s Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, a theater adaptation of the 2005 coming-of-age comedy-drama film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (English: The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros). The musical follows a young gay boy trying to navigate life in a tough Manila neighborhood.[7] Maxie received critical acclaim for his performance in the musical. Walter Ang of The Philippine Daily Inquirer gave the play itself a negative review, writing that "the self-indulgent staging is overly long and overly loud" and criticized its "faulty" sound system. However, Ang described Maxie as "irrepressibly ebullient" and added, "The sound system lets up during duets and solos, allowing audiences to hear Galang's deft vocal maneuverings. While he lacks technique for some songs requiring a falsetto, his trailing curlicues and soulful delivery are great, while his torch songs and finale anthem are highlights."[8] Likewise, Rouchelle R. Dinglasan of GMA News wrote in his review, "No doubt a belter like Jayvhot Galang would fit the role of Maxie perfectly in this musical, never mind that this was his first play. The 15-year-old, a self-confessed veteran of amateur singing contests, seemed hesitant to sing in falsetto but when he hit those birit (belted) notes, he definitely carried it with much grace and prowess."[9] Maxie's theater debut inspired his drag name.[7]

As a drag queen, Maxie's first TV appearance was in 2021 at the now-defunct Philippine noontime variety show Tropang LOL's Drag Queendom contest.[10] In 2023, Maxie competed on the second season of the international drag competition series Queen of the Universe and finished in 5th place. In 2024, he won the third season of the Philippine drag reality competition Drag Race Philippines.[7]

Maxie performing as Jayvhot G
Maxie performing as Jayvhot G

On December 20, 2024, Maxie uploaded a cover of the Skusta Clee song "Dyosa" (Goddess). The cover went viral in the Philippines, accumulating more than 7 million views in a month. Amid its success, Maxie was subjected to online hate speech. On social media, Maxie addressed the idea that he "ruined the fantasy" of the song and questioned why so many of Skusta's fans "got angry" that he covered it. He attributed their anger to homophobia, further asking, "If it's for the straight people, it's only for the straight people? Not allowed for gays?" Numerous netizens came to Maxie's defense online.[11]

Early in 2025, Maxie held his first solo concert, titled Maxieverse: The Concert, over two days at the Aliw Theater and the MOA Sky Amphitheater.[12][13] On August 9, 2025, he was announced as one of the hosts of TV5's music countdown show Vibe.[14] Later, he was invited to perform at the inaugural Filipino Music Awards on October 21, 2025, where he showcased his hit songs "Tado" and "Halika Na Lika Na".[15]

Advocacy

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The media has recognized Maxie as one of the youngest HIV awareness advocates in the Philippines.[7] Since the age of 14,[11] he has worked with organizations such as UNICEF Philippines and the National Youth Commission to share information about health, particularly in the context of the LGBTQ+ community and HIV.[7]

Personal life

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Maxie grew up in San Andres Bukid, Manila, raised by his parents, Angel Jr. and Wilma.[16] He has five other siblings, and one of whom is Angel, a trans woman who is also his co-competitor in Drag Race Philippines Season 3.[17] Maxie is a gay man.[18]

Discography

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Singles

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List of Singles
Title Year
"Akit" 2023
"Tado" 2024
"Love, Laban!" 2025
"Halika Na Lika Na"

Collaborations

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List of collaborations
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Dapat Pakak" (Burakpak Version) 2024 Angel, Khianna, Popstar Bench, Versex, Zymba Ding (The Cast of Drag Race Philippines 3) Non-album single
"Slay Accla" Angel, Khianna, Tita Baby, Zymba Ding (The Cast of Drag Race Philippines 3) Non-album single
"Slaysian Royale" 2025 Captivating Katkat, Marina Summers, Precious Paula Nicole REYN4
"Tear It Up"
"High Time"
"High Time" (feat. The Cast of Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale) [Top 4 Remix]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Network/Platform Role Notes
2012 Wil Time Bigtime TV5 Contestant
2014 Trenderas Jayvhot
Wattpad Presents: Almost a Cinderella Story Qwerty
2015 Magpakailanman GMA Network Topi Ep. 20 "Rehas ng Pag-ibig"[19]
Karelasyon Beauty Ep. 13 "Batang Ina"
#ParangNormal Activity TV5 Lani's friend
2021 Tropang LOL Contestant "LOL Drag Queendom"
2023 Queen of the Universe Paramount+ Season 2, 5th place; by default due to medical reasons (6 episodes)
2024 Drag Race Philippines HBO Go, WOW Presents Plus Season 3, Winner (10 episodes)
Drag Race Philippines: Untucked! Himself Season 3 (10 episodes)
2025 Family Feud GMA Network Contestant Team The Singcredible Four (with Arthur Miguel, Leanne & Naara)
Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale WOW Presents Plus Judge Season 1 (3 episodes)
2025–present Vibe TV5 Host

Films

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Year Title Genre Role Ref.
2015 #Ewankosau saranghaeyo (i lab yu) Romantic drama Sofie
2017 Sinandomeng Drama Shenon [20]
Maria Black comedy Daniel
Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies Comedy horror Melo
2025 Flower Girl Fantasy comedy Mel

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2024 Best R&B Recording "Akit" Shortlisted [21]
Nylon Manila's Big Bold Brave Awards 2024 Gen-Z Approved Drag Queen Himself Nominated [22]
2025 Boldest LGBTQIA+ Icon Pending [23]
Philippines Choice Awards 2025 Promising Artist of the Year Won [24]
VP Choice Awards 2022 Local Drag Queen of the Year Nominated [25]
2024 Nominated [26]
2025 Won [27]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Meet the fabulous queens from Drag Race Philippines season 3". www.out.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Tomada, Nathalie. "Maxie on joining Queen of the Universe Season 2: I manifested it!". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Maxie Is On A Mission To Be A Pinoy Drag Queen Pop Star". nylonmanila.com. June 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 30, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Maxie is the first Filipino to join international drag singing competition 'Queen of the Universe'". Philstar Life. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "'Queen of the Universe' season 2 cast revealed: Meet the queens". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 22, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Bravo, Frances Karmel S. (October 12, 2024). "Maxie Andreison's rise to Drag Race Superstardom". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  7. ^ a b c d e Guiral, Angela Nicole (October 10, 2024). "5 things to know about Maxie, Drag Race Philippines' season 3 winner". Tatler Asia.
  8. ^ Ang, Walter (December 7, 2013). "'Maxie The Musicale' –long and loud, but heartwarming". The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  9. ^ Dinglasan, Rouchelle R. (December 5, 2013). "Theater review: A whirlwind bromance in 'Maxie the Musicale'". GMA News.
  10. ^ Bravo, Frances Karmel (October 12, 2024). "Maxie Andreison's rise to Drag Race Superstardom". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Bengo, Xianna (January 17, 2025). "Jayvhot G takes the internet by storm with 'Dyosa' cover, claps back at bashers". The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  12. ^ Glorioso, Nica (December 9, 2024). "Upcoming Concerts & Fanmeets In The Philippines This 2025". Nylon Manila. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  13. ^ Sabio, Nikka (April 4, 2025). "Drag Queen Maxie Andreison cancels Maxieverse Day 2 concert, announces free event". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  14. ^ "OPM LEVELS UP | TV5's music countdown show 'Vibe' takes fan service to the max | SoundStrip". BusinessMirror. August 9, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  15. ^ Saenz, Rome (October 22, 2025). "12 Performance Highlights At The Filipino Music Awards 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  16. ^ Ku, Russell (November 2, 2024). "How a supportive family led drag siblings Angel and Maxie to success". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  17. ^ Bautista, Rafael (October 10, 2024). "5 Life Lessons We're Taking From Maxie And Angel". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  18. ^ "*Exclusive Interview With Maxie* Crowning The Pop Princess Of The Philippines! -". werrrk.com. October 18, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  19. ^ "Magpakailanman presents "Rehas ng Pag-ibig"". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  20. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (May 25, 2025). "EXCLUSIVE: Maxie Andreison is happy to return to acting in new comedy 'Flower Girl'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  21. ^ "37th Awit Awards Nominees". Facebook. July 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  22. ^ Glorioso, Nica (June 14, 2024). "The BOLD Winners For Big Bold Brave Awards: Next Level". nylonmanila.com. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  23. ^ "Big Bold Brave Awards 2025: Boldest LGBTQIA+ Icon". Nylon Manila. July 25, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  24. ^ "2025 Philippines Choice Award for Promising Artist of the Year - Maxie Andreison". Facebook. October 15, 2025. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  25. ^ Lorejo, Leanne (March 3, 2022). "VP Choice Awards 2021: The Full List of Winners". Village Pipol. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  26. ^ Dulay, Chud David (May 21, 2024). "Voice of the Pipol: The full list of winners in 5th VP Choice Awards". Village Pipol. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  27. ^ Cruz, Abby Dela (May 30, 2025). "Pipol's Choice: Full List of Winners of the 6th VP Choice Awards". Village Pipol. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
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