Maxie Andreison | |
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 Maxie in 2025 | |
| Born | Jayvhot Andreison Sarmiento Galang (1998-10-15)October 15, 1998 (age 27)[1] |
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| Organization | Maxie Productions |
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| Relatives | Angel Galang (sibling) |
Jayvhot Andreison Sarmiento Galang[2] (born October 15, 1998), popularly known by his drag nameMaxie Andreison or simplyMaxie and by his stage nameJayvhot G, is a Filipino drag performer, actor, singer, and activist.[3] He is best known for competing in thesecond season ofQueen of the Universe and winning thethird season ofDrag Race Philippines.[4][1] Maxie is also an advocate of HIV/AIDS and the LGBT community.[5]
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 showWil 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) byAfterImage.[6]
In 2013, the then-teenage Maxie was cast as the title role in thePhilippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)'sMaxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, a theater adaptation of the 2005 coming-of-age comedy-drama filmAng 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 ofThe 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 afalsetto, his trailing curlicues and soulful delivery are great, while his torch songs and finale anthem are highlights."[8] Likewise, Rouchelle R. Dinglasan ofGMA 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 thosebirit (belted) notes, he definitely carried it with much grace and prowess."[9] Maxie's theater debut inspired his drag name.[7]
As adrag queen, Maxie's first TV appearance was in 2021 at the now-defunct Philippine noontime variety showTropang LOL'sDrag Queendom contest.[10] In 2023, Maxie competed onthe second season of the international drag competition seriesQueen of the Universe and finished in 5th place. In 2024, he won thethird season of the Philippine drag reality competitionDrag Race Philippines.[7]
On December 20, 2024, Maxie uploaded a cover of theSkusta 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 toonline 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 tohomophobia, 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, titledMaxieverse: The Concert, over two days at theAliw Theater and theMOA Sky Amphitheater.[12][13] On August 9, 2025, he was announced as one of the hosts ofTV5's music countdown showVibe.[14] Later, he was invited to perform at the inauguralFilipino Music Awards on October 21, 2025, where he showcased his hit songs "Tado" and "Halika Na Lika Na".[15]
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 asUNICEF Philippines and theNational Youth Commission to share information about health, particularly in the context of theLGBTQ+ community and HIV.[7]
Maxie grew up inSan Andres Bukid, Manila, raised by his parents, Angel Jr. and Wilma.[16] He has five other siblings, and one of whom isAngel, atrans woman who is also his co-competitor inDrag Race Philippines Season 3.[17] Maxie is agay man.[18]
| Title | Year |
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| "Akit" | 2023 |
| "Tado" | 2024 |
| "Love, Laban!" | 2025 |
| "Halika Na Lika Na" |
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Dapat Pakak" (Burakpak Version) | 2024 | Angel,Khianna, Popstar Bench, Versex, Zymba Ding(The Cast ofDrag Race Philippines 3) | Non-album single |
| "Slay Accla" | Angel,Khianna,Tita Baby, Zymba Ding(The Cast ofDrag 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 ofDrag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale) [Top 4 Remix] |
| Year | Title | Network/Platform | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Ref. |
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| 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 | Fantasycomedy | Mel |
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 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] |