Mandy Mango RuPaul's Drag Race, Bio, Wiki, Real Name, Age

Mandy Mango Biography

Mandy Mango (born on July 23, 1996) is a Filipino American drag performer from Philadelphia who competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 in 2026. Known as “Philly’s favorite fruit,” Mandy was eliminated in Episode (“RDR Live Returns”) after a lip sync against Briar Blush. She continues to work as a nurse and has used her Drag Race platform to raise awareness about HIV care and sexual health,

Mandy Mango Age

Mango is 29 years old as of 2025; she was born on July 23, 1996, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She celebrates her birthday on July 23 every year. On her 28th birthday, Mango posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account. She captioned, “28 years old and the mango stays ripe 😮🥭.”

Mandy Mango Height / Measurements

Mango is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, which is equivalent to 170.18 cm.

Mandy Mango Partner

Mango has not publicly shared detailed information about having a partner. Most of her storylines and interviews focus on her drag career and her professional work as a nurse specializing in HIV and sexual health. This information we will update this information once it’s available.

Mandy Mango Family / Relatives

Mango manages to keep information about her parents out of the limelight. Her mom, a pageant queen, competed in the Philippines circuit, and her brother, Kuya Mango, worked as a professional dancer. She learned how to dance primarily from him. On October 27, 2023, Mango posted a photo of herself alongside her brother on her Instagram account. She captioned, “Kuya Mango 🥭👨🏻. My bro and I have essentially been partners in LARP since we were kids. Glad we got to channel that energy again into this creative and fun project together for our Mama ❤️.”

Additionally, on the same day, she celebrated her mom’s birthday on her Instagram account. She posted a photo of her mom and captioned, “happiest of birthdays to the one and only, Mama Mango. Exuding an ageless beauty, grace, and talent, my mom is my constant inspiration in and out of drag. Happy happy birthday, mama! 💝💖.”

Early Life and Education

Mango was born on July 23, 1996, and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a Filipino American household. “From a young age, Mango was drawn to performance and storytelling, and she often described herself as ‘Philly’s sweetest fruit.’ She chose her drag name after encountering a pack of dried fruit.” Mango pursued higher education in nursing, where she trained as a registered nurse (RN), focusing on HIV care and sexual health.

Everything you need to know about Mandy Mango on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18

Mango joined RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 as one of the fresh faces introduced to audiences in early 2026. She entered the season with the tagline “Philly’s favorite fruit” but struggled in her debut challenge, landing in the bottom despite showcasing high energy in her performance. In episode 2, Mango continued to show creativity but again fell short in execution. Judges noted she had strong ideas but tended to “do too much,” losing focus on character consistency.

Her turning point came during episode 3, where she appeared in the “Tuckahoe County Fair” sketch as Barbara Johnson. She was critiqued by judges for overcomplicating her character and losing her comedic clarity. This performance sealed her fate, and she was eliminated after a lip sync against Briar Blush, placing 13th overall.

After her elimination, Mango stunned audiences by shedding her costume mid-performance. Despite her early exit, Mango received strong support from viewers who admired her joy, representation, and advocacy. Beyond drag, Mango is a registered nurse specializing in HIV and sexual health, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ healthcare access and awareness. She works in Philadelphia, focusing on HIV care and sexual health in LGBTQ+ communities.

All I need to know about RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 premiered on January 2, 2026, on MTV, featuring 14 new queens competing for the crown of America’s Next Drag Superstar. It was officially announced in August 2025, following the casting opening in late 2024. The judging panel remains star-studded, with RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Law Roach, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison serving as regular judges. The season is currently airing, with episodes released weekly on Friday on MTV. However, fans without cable have faced challenges accessing the show. Despite being a Paramount-backed series, there is currently no official live-streaming option available on platforms like Paramount+.

The cast of Season 18 was officially announced on December 2, 2025. It includes members such as;

Mandy Mango Net Worth

Mango’s net worth is not publicly documented as of 2026.

Mandy Mango Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Mango is active on her social media accounts. She has about 51.9k followers on her Instagram account @mandyy.mango, about 19.5k followers on her TikTok account, and around 4.8k followers on her Twitter account @MandyyMango.