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That means the only way for Filipino Swifties to see Tay in person is to travel to another country.
He even restages the bestowing ofthe 22 hat.
When did you start performing drag?I wasnt really into drag at first, to be honest.
In 2017, my friends and I went to the bar at Nectar nightclub.
We planned just to go there and get wasted[laughs].
Theres a competition every last Wednesday of the month, and that night, the theme was Lady Gaga.
My friends and I dressed as her.
We didnt know that there was a lip-sync battle, and my friends pushed me to join.
I became a regular performer there.
I had no idea what the drag industry was like then.
I didnt know how to do my makeup at the time.
Eventually, I opened for a fewDrag Race U.S.queens in the Philippines.
I didnt even know that the video of my performance went viral.
They helped me improve my drag, aesthetic, how to discover my brand, how real performances work.
You said at first you didnt know how to do your makeup.
Do you do your own makeup now as Taylor Sheesh?I learned that because of them.
I now do my makeup as Taylor Sheesh.
It takes about 3545 minutes.
Can you walk me through how you prepare for a Taylor Sheesh concert?
But some fans dont have the funds to get a plane ticket and accommodations.
We tried our best to ask Taylor to come back to the Philippines.
Swifties Philippinesand I organized our event about three weeks before the show.
We talked about the set list and I chose the songs to perform.
It took two weeks to make the costumes.
I put the rhinestones on them one by one because all the costumes are sparkly.
I took another two days to make the audio mix and choose the visuals.
I asked a choreographer if we could do a rehearsal with blockings.
We only had four hours total to rehearse the full production.
My best friends since 2013 assisted me with the quick changes, which we only had 3045 seconds for.
you might only imagine how chaotic it is backstage.
Im yelling because I dont want to be late before the next song starts.
Thats always the easiest part.
She doesnt totally dance because its a little awkward when shes so tall.
Its the same with me; I dont really dance.
Its not like Beyonce or Lady Gaga.
The hardest is the quick changes, especially with the ball gown.
I have two to three friends helping me since theres a lot happening.
There are two to three outfits beneath the ball gown.
They give so much energy I think the venues might collapse.
It feels like anearthquake.
We want to make things free as much as possible.
We want to verify all the Swifties can afford to go there and theyre just providing transportation.
They sell food at the venue and unofficial merch from small businesses in the Philippines.
So, half of the Eras tour with no stops or breaks.
The second-longest show Ive done is one hour.
You also nodded to theTaylor Lautnerappearance from the tour.
We wanted to re-create Taylor Lautners appearance on the Eras tour for the I Can See You music video.
So our organizer contacted his team to make the appearance for a show.
Im totally overwhelmed and grateful to the fans.
People are like, Oh my God!
Im happy just my talent is recognized.
Have you and Jade been in touch?We just talked on Instagram, actually.
She said that shes proud of me and were planning to do a TikTok live concert.
Theres no concrete details yet, but we want to plan it.
I can relate because I had a crush on someone at that age and we actually met last month.
He was so happy and proud of me.
Awww, that reunion was like your Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner moment.Yes!
However, the fans in the Philippines are moreReputationstans, to be honest.
Do Filipino Swifties have chants they created specifically for Taylor Sheesh?I dont know.
I dont need a Taylor Sheesh chant.
I just want to make them happy with my performance alone.
Filipino Swifties and I are manifesting for me to get the 22 hat to represent the Philippines.
Do you have a costume in mind for your concert date?Im not sure yet.
Last years VMAs dress was one option, and the other was the Grammys long blue crop-top dress.
Have you connected with Taylor Nation or Taylor Swifts team at all?
Have you ever had any interaction with them?I havent yet.
Lets see if on March 4 they shoot me a message, I guess.
What would you say to Taylor if you ever met her?The Philippines exists!
We believe that for every situation, there is a Taylor Swift song.
Its more than just relationships.
