Bianca Castro-Arabejo
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known professionally as Jiggly Caliente, was a Filipino-American drag performer and actress, celebrated for her vibrant personality and humor on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2012. Born in 1980 in the Philippines, she later moved to New York City, where she became an influential figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Caliente made significant contributions to the arts, appearing in shows like Pose and serving as a judge on Drag Race Philippines. She was publicly open about her transgender identity and faced health challenges leading to her recent passing at the age of 44, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage, and authenticity.
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Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known as Jiggly Caliente, died early Saturday after suffering from a severe infection.
Tributes pour for Drag Race star after shock death
United Kingdom· 2025-04-28
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known worldwide as Jiggly Caliente, passed away at the age of 44 after a leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Muere Jiggly Caliente, famosa "drag queen" tras la amputación de una pierna
Honduras· 2025-04-28Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known as Jiggly Caliente, was a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on 'RuPaul’s Drag Race.'
Jiggly Caliente, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant, dead at 44
United States· 2025-04-28Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known as Jiggly Caliente, was a celebrated drag performer and reality television star who died after hospitalization for a serious infection.
Drag performer Jiggly Caliente from RuPaul’s Drag Race dies after hospitalization
Canada· 2025-04-27Bianca Castro-Arabejo was the real name of Jiggly Caliente, who rose to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Drag queen Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44 after ‘severe infection’ | DragUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world as Jiggly Caliente, was celebrated for her infectious energy and activism.
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star dead at 44 days after losing 'most of her right leg'United States· 2025-04-27Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who performed as Jiggly Caliente, has died aged 44 after suffering a severe infection.
RuPaul's Drag Race and Pose star dies aged 44United Kingdom· 2025-04-27
