What Nymphia Wind's Drag Race Win Means for Taiwan | TaiwanPlus News

Nymphia Wind has become the first East Asian queen to win the Emmy-award winning reality show RuPaul's Drag Race. We meet Nymphia's drag family and super fans to discover how she's become an ambassador for Taiwan.
📹 Reporter(s): Joseph Wu/Reece Ayers
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[@SleeplessInDallas]

Her mentioning of Taiwan throughout the competition does more promoting than any other news outlets, the program's global reach is astonishing, best of all, she won with massive talents, humor and great personality.

[@atolm1]

I am not from Taiwan but it made me cry to watch this, to see how significant her win really is. So happy for her and the people of Taiwan and Asia, so well deserved.

[@nicholas8484]

literally

[@lustury5656]

She even had the president of tawian congratulate her.. her impact.. like im sooo happy for her and they asian comunity every season ive always rooted for the asian queens and it was sad seeing them all get eliminated or very close and not win. So im so happy this finally happened ❤❤❤

[@erickscherzy1903]

Affirmative Action 🎉

[@nicholas8484]

@@erickscherzy1903 ahhhh u mad

[@solomoon3083]

I was drenched in tears! Same!

[@whimsicalhamster88]

I love that she moved to the US in 2022 and won Drag Race by 2024. She should win some kind of Immigrant Achievement Award. Edit: I understand she had American citizenship from birth, hence not an immigrant in that sense.

[@tomross4599]

She was born in Los Angeles.

[@whimsicalhamster88]

@@tomross4599 Yes, but I believe she spent pretty much her entire childhood in Taiwan. In another interview she said she didn't really live in the US until 2022. She did go to college in the UK as well.

[@harmonizer87261]

@@whimsicalhamster88 Youre right. I read she went back to taiwan at the age of 6, from Los Angeles.

[@kaffir76]

Her command of English is not one of a local Taiwanese. Well done! ❤❤

[@user-kt7bf7nr7f]

​@@whimsicalhamster88 6歲回台灣生活

[@Pongocity.]

Though i'm not taiwanese, nor asian, I can just feel the absolute joy of all these people being represented by such a stunning and talented queen. Nymphia brought her culture to the stage and we all lived for it!

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

“An explosion of yellow” while panning down on Asians is so funny(I’m Asian)

[@JakeReinert]

And I oop 👀💀

[@Aatagawa25]

Omg your comment made me do a spit take (also is Asian)

[@ellelu914]

i think it's a good way to reclaim what was once a slur

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

@@ellelu914 it’s not a slur even if it was I don’t think the white person narrating this should be the one reclaiming it lol

[@ellelu914]

@@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso i agree. what i meant was nymphia's whole yellow brand. i think it's a smart move for her to reclaim what is otherwise known as a slur for us asian people (yes i'm asian)

[@WhitExNoodlE]

I’m Korean and I can say with absolute certainty that Taiwan and Nymphia deserve this win! I’m so proud!! 🥹 I cried so much, you did this for all of us East Asians!

[@youangry0914]

Thank you TaiwanPlus reporters to record this moment for us

[@cheslxy]

What Marina Summers could’ve been…. Can’t wait for her return on All Stars 🇵🇭 Congrats Banana Queen

[@uyuyuyuya]

if she'd won, we would have 3 asian winners in drag competitions this year (Nymphia, Marina and NiohuruX)

[@envylopez6035]

Oh trust her time is coming

[@celestialg1rl0101]

@@uyuyuyuya my holy trinity

[@Rhetzelle]

I feel like Ru let Nymphia win after receiving the backlash from UK vs The world riggory..

[@733jaguar]

But…Marina DID win 👑

[@shadyogre6396]

Me as an Indonesian am proud as well. Not just for Taiwan, she's our Asian pride as well for winning RPDR! ❤🍌. More coming for and from us Asians!

[@mugler_angel]

Yasss

[@jaysuherwanto1670]

Raja ( mix Dutch & Indonesian ) is winner RPDR season 3. And an Icon !!

[@shadyogre6396]

@@jaysuherwanto1670 I know

[@erls5206]

​@@shadyogre6396Can't wait for Drag Race Indonesia.

[@shadyogre6396]

@@erls5206 NOT GONNA HAPPEN, trust me!. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ixidor13]

I feel like a proud Taiwanese and I’m German. 🍌

[@CruzR1111]

😂

[@envylopez6035]

Same and I’m Mexican

[@JeremyMYG]

I am so happy for Nymphia, Taiwan, and anyone who feels represented by her and this monumental win!

[@user-rm1rv4nc2d]

Congrats Taiwan as an asian too I'm so happy for your queen. Love lots from your neighbor in the south the Philippines! 🇵🇭🇹🇼

[@Ruckoos]

This was a big moment for Nymphia, but this was also a big moment for Taiwan

[@MEacademy-fu4yy]

I´m from Colombia and trust me, she was everyone´s option to become our reigning Queen, love for U guys.

[@RM-hu9sd]

It seems to me that Nymphany's success mirrors the fate of Taiwan-talented, hard-working, and peace-loving, yet long subjected to bullying, neglect, and lack of recognition.

[@vxytor]

The thing is, this is more than just important from east Asian folks, even people in south American can rejoice with an accomplishment like that.

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

Love Nymphia from California. And I have been researching travel to Taiwan after falling in love with her drag.

[@omahhumvajragurupadmasiddhihum]

Trust me, it's the best country in the world. A true pure land (to use a Buddhist term).

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

TEXAS was cheering loud for Taiwan ❤❤

[@johnfritz4096]

I am not of Asian descent, however it is very apparent just how proud of Nymphia the Taiwanese people are and rightly so. She is unbelievably talented and she has a wonderful personality to boot. Congratulations Nymphia Wind! I wish you all the happiness and success in the world!!!❤

[@1957DLT]

Thirteen years is a long time between Asian winners in Drag Race. Many congrats, Nymphia, you were spectacular.

[@travgames0113]

Did this make anyone else tear up?

[@user-vx8pr8oj1v]

I love Nymphia! FROM BRAZIL❤

[@Lovely2291]

Love her. The love she has for Taiwan is very loud and clear. Congratulations to her and to Taiwan Drag!

[@mevans3291]

Congrats, Nymphia! Well deserved!!

[@hastbru]

Well done Nymphia and Tawian!!

[@Tracydot3]

So happy to see a South Asian winner of Drag Race! I'm am American who has been living in Asia for over a decade (in Thailand) and I know how important it is to see queer Asian representation in popular culture. So happy for Nymphia and Taiwan!

[@nakosfan]

even as a southeast asian, her win means so much for me, like she really represented all of us asians and deservedly so. she's insanely amazing.

[@cripplymacdeafy]

This is so beautiful, what a win for Taiwan and East Asian people, I’m so touched and inspired by the love and creativity.

[@gihankanishka]

As an Asian (Sri Lanka) so happy she won

[@abelchrist777]

Amazing Universal Queen, super talented! San Francisco and all California was rooting for her! Well deserved crown for Nymphia wind!

[@erikad0511]

Wooo🎉 so happy for her... and it makes me happy seeing all the love and support she has from everyone back home in Taiwan ❤ i hope her win inspires others

[@robinkane.]

Amazing queen representing the beautiful culture of Taiwan. So deserved! And I’m thrilled for this season win! ❤️❤️ 🇹🇼

[@EsseQuamViderity]

Love live Taiwan!! Nymphia Wind you slayed this season!! Many Many Blessings!!!

[@hrcutz]

She deserves the win!🙌🏼❤️👠💄

[@chungiemusic]

SHES SO ICONIC

[@ellieclaromorales]

i’m cuban and i’m proud af

[@soupforthefamily8378]

She absolutely deserves this, thank you Taiwan for giving the world Nymphia Wind 💕

[@basket.8case]

this makes me cry! so proud of her

[@areyoutho]

This moments is everything!!! Thank you Nymphia and Taiwan ❤

[@bherrin67]

What a great story about this phenomenal and talented queen 🌈☮️❤️

[@nosedive1st]

Bravo Nymphia!!! Incredibly well deserved. She was campy, creative, and adorable throughout this season.

[@grobanite4ever85]

I am so happy for Nymphia Wind! She was so fierce on Drag Race. The USA loves you Nymphia!

[@TheCoolsparks]

Happy for our friends in Taiwan. Such power!

[@HappyNarrative]

I’m just a regular girl from rural Michigan, USA, but watching this made me cry. I’m so happy for you Nymphia, Taiwan, and all of Asia. Congratulations my dears. 💛🍌⭐️

[@TheNewNormal-mj3nf]

I am so happy Nymphia Won!

[@jam6079]

This is a such a win for the LGBTQ+ community:) I love seeing queer people and allies across the globe unite and celebrate.

[@LegionIvory]

I can't wait for 'Drag Race Taiwan' to happen. I'm so here for it.

[@sciaticapondue]

Our Taiwanese queen 🍌💚🧋🧋 Asian excellence 💚🥹 We love diversity! There’s talent globally 💚💚

[@AKing69]

Thank you, RuPaul, for opening doors for queens like Nymphia.

[@ubettaeat4303]

I'm sooooooooo proud of herrrrrrrrrrrrr. Goooooooooooooo !A😊sian

[@alexjany1969]

I’m so proud of her!

[@wordscapes5690]

I love that she won. I also love that China will not claim her because of their homophobia. She’s all OURS!

[@Cat_Woods]

I don't understand what makes China so anti-homosexual. They're mostly not Christians, right?

[@vellbariaofficial]

The original Ray of Sunshine of Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@skinnyjax]

Congrats Taiwan! You should be very very proud.

[@Exiled.New.Yorker]

Be proud, Taiwan. Nymphia has done you proud and she deserves her place as a world class performer. #pflag

[@Visdemhvemduer]

I hope her mother has a change of heart and decided to live to see his son blossom into the international stardom. #noeuthanasia for Nymphia’s mom!

[@vanshikathakur]

So proud of her 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@AngelaCovacs]

GO NYMPHIA! GO ASIA! PLEASE COME TO BRAZIL! 🇧🇷

[@lyrnxglm]

She's an icon

[@evenif7431]

Congrats Taiwan!!

[@blehbleh1260]

Ooh I remember she said she was congratulated by Taiwan's prime minister

[@qqcc99]

Taiwan's president Tsai. not prime minister. Tsai is also an excellent female.

[@blehbleh1260]

@@qqcc99 tell that to Nymphia because that's what she said too 😂

[@obnoxious_alien]

I'm not Asian but Nymphia was my favourite this season, I'm soo happy she won!!🎉🎉

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

Nymphia Wind is great representation for Taiwan!

[@RockLizard5]

what a great artist !!! congrats!👏👏

[@divainloveforever]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤From MEX!!!! LOOOOVE RPDR FOREVAAAAA

[@thyszestrada]

The Philippines was rooting for her! After our own Marina Summers lost, we threw our support to Nymphia! Milk Tea Alliance solidarity!

[@lance2347]

amazing to see Taiwan loves her just as much as she loves Taiwan!! 💛🍌

[@cinderellacomplex7]

It's about time an Asian queen won the main show!

[@dgmojojojo]

And the President of Taiwan herself congratulated her is another level. Grats Nymphia (and Taiwan)!

[@Jessicalovesmichael]

Yes thank you for this segment!

[@T3tjamie]

I was really hoping that Marina Summers would win UK vs the world but I also still happy that Nymphia wind won for the Asian community

[@Rebecca-zj4wq]

I've only seen the first episode and a half and it's 100% not a spoiler to learn that she won.

[@eewilson9835]

What the heck, I'm super emotional and there is almost water coming out of my eyes.

[@MoChi-ep6er]

I this just shows how powerful the art of drag is!! Sharing the stories and culture and the beauty behind it❤❤❤ condragulations Nymphia Wind. We are so proud of you and to the many queens who spread the love and art of drag

[@NH-ow8dy]

Wonderful. This teared me up

[@TimothyMorigeau]

I’m so happy for Nymphia!

[@dominickjvlogs]

Love ❤🎉

[@El-iw6xn]

❤❤ love her

[@3owlpro]

the American-born Chinese Nymphia Wind Drag Race winner. Congratulations.

[@Wild_D]

This is a really great video. Thank you.

[@Shaymoura15]

First I was hooting for Saphira, But really, Nymphia deserves, and now I hooting for her too, Queen! Congratulations!

[@Sakura-ko9gh]

Her creativity match the level of thenextingashion reality show, she can definitely win it if she tries

[@caelcrosby7918]

Yesss Nymphia!!!

[@naomi2389]

I'm so proud of her ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@nancyedwards1920]

AAWWWEE !! I wanted sephora BUT I'm so happy for her talented sister nymphia and of course I celebrate with happiness with the east Asian folk and im so delighted to see the Taiwanese people getting their whole life , YAAAASSSS!!!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💖💖💖💖💖💋💋💋💋💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rami3224]

I want to visit Taiwan so bad now

[@MrsMutterCourage]

omg this is amazing!

[@garymichaelgallien9382]

She makes me proud to be Taiwanese and I'm just a white boy. Im so happy for her and Taiwan. ❤

[@lokiiago_x0x]

This makes me tear up 💜💜💜

[@ellieclaromorales]

the girl with swirly lines on her face with a yellow fit look so freaking cool

[@rebeccadsouza9128]

Yes my fav contestant won! 🎉 🎊🙌

[@FFFF-tq5hl]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@henriqueeduc]

Congratulations Nymphia! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Roman-jz1vm]

Amazing talent.

[@fherdzdenauto]

Congrats Taiwan!!!!!

[@loo2559]

❤❤🎉🇹🇼🇺🇸🇹🇼💪

[@taipeididi1]

My TAIWANESE QUEEN Nymphia Wind 🇹🇼

[@jasonlin1937]

What a thoughtful piece that puts all the other the Taiwanese tv news networks to shame! HI Reece saw the video you did with f234!

[@camecex]

Congrats Nymphia

[@locksmith3208]

It's time for Drag Race Taiwan!