Who is Minty Fresh from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3?
Minty Fresh is a Filipino drag queen who competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3. Min Ortiz, who is her real name, was born on September 20, 1990, and first gained recognition after competing on the first season of Drag Race Philippines. Minty became the third Filipina queen to compete internationally but was eliminated after losing a lip sync to Fontana (Drag Race Sweden), performing to Jade’s Angel of My Dreams.
How old is Minty Fresh?
Fresh was born on September 20, 1990, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, making her 35 years old as of 2026. She always celebrates her birthday on September 20 every year, and her zodiac sign is Virgo. On her 32nd birthday, Fresh posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account and captioned, “A year older today 🤍.”
Personal Information Summary
| Real Name | Min Ortiz |
| Drag Name | Minty Fresh |
| Gender Identity | She/Her (in drag), He/Him (out of drag) |
| Date of Birth | September 20, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years old as of 2026 |
| Birth Place | Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Ethnicity | Filipino |
| Net Worth | Estimated to range between $100,000 and $ 1000,000 |
| Occupation | Drag performer, designer, makeup artist, model, and singer |
| Reality TV Appearance | Drag Race Philippines Season 1 (2022) RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 (2026) |
| Known For | Competing on Drag Race Philippines Season 1 (placed 5th, won 2 challenges). Representing the Philippines on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 (placed 9th). Viral performance of Ariana Grande’s Break Free at the PasigLaban campaign rally in 2022, which Ariana herself reposted. |
| Social Media | Instagram and YouTube |
Early Life and Education
Fresh was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, and grew up immersed in the vibrant culture of Manila. Manila’s nightlife and LGBTQIA+ community provided a space where she could explore drag and performance, eventually leading her to become a regular performer at Nectar Nightclub.
Information about Minty Fresh’s family background is quite limited, as she has kept most details about her parents private. What is known is that Fresh participated in a makeover challenge where she gave her sister a drag transformation. Beyond the mention of her sister on the show, there is no verified information about her parents’ names, occupations, or other siblings.
| Parent’s name | Father: Information not available Mother: Information not available |
| Siblings | Has one sister (Information not available) |
Minty Fresh Partner
Fresh has not publicly shared details about having a romantic partner, and most available information about her focuses on her career as a drag performer, designer, makeup artist, model, and singer, as well as her participation in Drag Race Philippines and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3. She is known for her advocacy within the LGBTQIA+ community, but no reliable sources confirm whether Fresh is currently in a relationship or has a partner.
| Relationship Status | Information not available |
| Partner | Information not available |
| Children | Information not available |
What does Minty Fresh do to earn a living?
Fresh earns a living through a multifaceted career in the entertainment and creative industries. She is not only a drag performer but also a designer, makeup artist, model, and singer.
Minty Fresh Career
Fresh first rose to prominence on the inaugural season of Drag Race Philippines, where her strong performances quickly made her a standout contestant. During the competition, Fresh won two challenges, including a memorable Snatch Game where she impersonated Maria Sofia Love. It’s worth noting that by the time Fresh was joining Drag Race Philippines Season 1, she had already established herself as a prominent figure in the local drag community. Her success on Drag Race Philippines opened the door for her international appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3, where she represented the Philippines on a global stage.
Beyond drag, Fresh has worked as a model and singer in the entertainment and creative industries. She has appeared in campaigns and events in Manila, and one of her most notable performances was in March 2022, when she sang Ariana Grande’s Break Free during the PasigLaban campaign rally in Manila.
Minty Fresh RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3
Fresh entered RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 as the proud representative of the Philippines, following her earlier run on Drag Race Philippines Season 1. She was introduced by the BBC as a potential “Ru-demption” queen, aiming to prove she had more than just glamour to offer. From the moment she walked into the Werk Room, Minty Fresh showcased her signature high-fashion and carried herself with confidence.
Unfortunately, Minty’s journey on UK vs The World Season 3 was cut short. Her elimination came during the “Miss Snatch Game Pageant” episode, which combined two of the franchise’s most iconic challenges: the Snatch Game and a parody beauty pageant. Minty chose to impersonate a unicorn, but her performance didn’t land with RuPaul or the guest judges. The lip sync for survival was set to Jade’s Angel of My Dreams, where she faced off against Fontana (Drag Race Sweden), who ultimately won over the judges, and as a result, Fresh was eliminated.
All I need to know about RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3
The BBC announced RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 on December 24, 2025. The show premiered on January 27, 2026, and officially aired on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in the UK, as well as internationally on WOW Presents Plus. The premiere episode featured the Ruruvision Song Contest, a Eurovision-inspired challenge where queens represented their home franchises with musical performances. Occasionally, the season has brought together 10 international queens from across different countries to compete for the crown, and the tradition of “UK vs The World,” where queens from different Drag Race editions battle for global supremacy, continues.
As in previous “UK vs The World” seasons, the top queens of each week decide who goes home, adding strategic tension. Additionally, queens must impress in both maxi challenges and runway presentations, while lip-sync battles will also determine who is eliminated. The season will run for 8 episodes, each lasting about 75 minutes. Challenges range from musical performances and comedy skits to fashion runways and acting challenges. As with previous seasons,
RuPaul hosts the season, and Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton return as judges. A star-studded lineup of guest judges joins them, including Loreen, JADE, Kristen McMenamy, Jayde Adams, and Rag’n’Bone Man, who assists with the Girl Group Challenge. Some of the notable contestants to watch out for include;
- Melinda Verga (Canada),
- Fontana (Sweden),
- The Only Naomy (Germany),
- Gawdland (Thailand),
- Serena Morena (Mexico),
- Kate Butch (UK),
- Sminty Drop (UK)
- Mariah Balenciaga (US),
- Zahirah Zapanta (UK).
How Tall is Minty Fresh?
Fresh is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Minty Fresh Net Worth
Fresh’s net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 and $ 1000,000. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career in the entertainment and creative industries.
Social Media
Fresh is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram, where she has more than 137k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook page @Minty Fresh, where she has over 22k followers, TikTok @minortiz_, where she has about 85.2k followers, Twitter @minortiz, where she has about 35.1k followers, and YouTube @Minty Fresh, where she has more than 26.6k followers.