The star of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” and judge of “Drag Race: Philippines”, Jiggly Caliente died. She was 44 years old. Caliente suffered from complications due to a serious infection and, therefore, had undergone surgery losing most of his right leg.
The news was confirmed by his family, who shared the update on his Instagram page. They wrote: “It is with a deep sadness that we announce the death of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente. Bianca died peacefully on April 27, 2025, at 4:42 am, surrounded by her loving family and her close friends. ”
The family’s declaration continued by saying: “A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and plea, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, her fierce spirit and her real connection, she favored with fans around the world. She helped create a heritage, a workspace and a light. will remain forever.
Caliente participated in season 4 of “RUPAU’s Drag Race”, where she ranked eighth. She would come back later to compete on All Stars 6, where she ranked 12th. The fans’ favorite appealed to the public with his talent, humor and killer dance movements.
In 2022, she was revealed to be a judge of “Drag Race Philippines”. Caliente was part of the jury for three seasons of this franchise.
Caliente was born in San Pedro, in the Philippines, before moving to America. His trail name was named after the character of Pokémon, Jigglypuff. She released Transgender in 2016
She also appeared in many television programs, including a recurring role in “Pose” by FX, “Search Party” and “Saturday Night Live”.
In addition to her television and Drag career, Caliente also released her first album “Thot Process” in 2018. The Hip-Hop album presented RuPaul, Sharon Needles, Peppermint, Alaska, Ginger Minj, Phi Phi O’hara and Manila Luzon.
