Manila Luzon Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Children, Facts, Biography

May 2024 · 3 minute read
Manila Luzon Quick Info
Height5 ft 10 in
Weight74 kg
Date of BirthAugust 10, 1981
Zodiac SignLeo
SpouseMichael Alvarez

Manila Luzon is an American drag queen, recording artist, reality television personality, graphic designer, actress, and comedian who was the runner-up of the 3rd installment of the reality competition series, RuPaul‘s Drag Race, in 2011. Moreover, she also participated in the 1st and 4th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

Born Name

Karl Philip Michael Westerberg

Nick Name

Manila Luzon

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

She attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth and studied graphic design.

Occupation

Drag Queen, Recording Artist, Reality Television Personality, Graphic Designer, Comedian, Actress

Manager

Manila Luzon is represented by the Producer Entertainment Group.

Genre

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

Unsigned

Subjects

LGBT Culture, Philippine Culture, Fashion

Build

Voluptuous

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

74 kg or 163 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Manila Luzon has dated –

  • Antoine Ashley (2006-2012) – She was in a long-term relationship with the late drag queen, singer, reality television personality, and classically trained dancer, Antoine Ashley (a.k.a. Sahara Davenport). The duo was together until Antoine’s death on October 1, 2012.
  • Michael Alvarez (2016-Present) – In November 2016, Manila Luzon and boyfriend Michael Alvarez (a.k.a. Mic J Rez) got engaged. The duo got married on December 24, 2017, at the Silver Bells Wedding Chapel.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Mixed (White and Asian)

    Manila Luzon has German and Swedish ancestry on her father’s side and is of Filipino descent on her mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Gay

    Distinctive Features

    Manila Luzon Facts

  • The name ‘Manila Luzon’ is a combination of the capital city (Manila) and the largest island (Luzon) of the Philippines as her mother was born there.
  • In 2018, she played the role of Mulan Rouge in the short musical comedy film, The Cocoa Fondue Show.
  • Over the years, Manila Luzon has released several tracks, albums, mixtapes, and extended plays like Rules!, Eternal Queen, Best Xxxcessory: The Remixxxes, That’s a Man Maury, and Go Fish.
  • She has also appeared in music videos for songs like I Still Love You by Jennifer Hudson, Purse First by Bob The Drag Queen, Call My Life by Blair St. Clair, and Woman’s World (Remix) by Cher.
  • Manila Luzon was cast as Bingo Host in an episode of the daytime television medical drama, General Hospital, in September 2019.
  • Featured Image by DVSROSS / Flickr / CC BY 2.0

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