Misua (drag queen)
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| Born | Jayson Elvie Go Ty July 5, 1998 |
| Died | April 2, 2026 (aged 27) Philippines |
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Jayson Elvie Go Ty (July 5, 1998 – April 2, 2026), known by the stage name Misua, was a Filipino drag performer most known for his involvement in the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines. Ty died during filming on April 2, 2026.
Early life
Jayson Elvie Go Ty was born on July 5, 1998.[1]
Career
Ty's drag persona was Misua, named after the Asian noodle dish of the same name. Misua was a member of the Haus of LaFeya and performed at the Rampa Drag Club.[2][3] Misua was a drag performer for approximately eight years.[4]
Outside of drag, Ty worked as a graphic designer.[5]
Personal life
Ty was based in Cagayan de Oro.[6][7] He died in his sleep on the morning of April 2, 2026, at the age of 27. The cause of death is unconfirmed. Before his death, he was competing on the fourth season of Drag Race Philippines.[8][9]
Ty's family and World of Wonder, the show's production company, both released statements confirming his death.[1] Blu Hydrangea and Hannah Conda were among Drag Race contestants who offered condolences on social media.[10][11]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Drag queen Misua, set for 'Drag Race Philippines' Season 4, dies at 27". GMA News Online. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Philippines' Season 4 Star Passes at 27". El-Balad.com.
- ↑ Guiral, Angela Nicole (September 18, 2025). "Drag queen Brigiding's run on 'Slaysian Royale' centres on healing and a "royalty" of her own". Tatler Asia.
- ↑ "Drag Race: Philippines Star Misua Dead at 27". E! Online. April 3, 2026. Archived from the original on April 5, 2026. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "'Drag Race Philippines' Season 4 contestant Misua dies at 27". Philstar Life. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Meet the CDO Queens Who Are Changing the Regional Drag Narrative". Metroscene Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Doing The Most: The CDO Drag Queens Are Aspiring to Inspire". Metroscene Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (April 2, 2026). "Misua, Who Was Set to Appear on 'Drag Race: Philippines' Season 4, Dies at 27". Variety. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ Cornish, Ricky. "'Drag Race Philippines' star Misua, 27, dies during filming". Out. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ "'Drag Race' Star Misua Dies in Her Sleep at 27 Ahead of Appearance on Show". People.
- ↑ "Drag Race: Philippines star Misua dies aged 27, before filming new series". The Independent. April 3, 2026. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 3, 2026.