Overview

• Jiggly Caliente, born Bianca Castro-Arebejo, passed away on April 27, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, as confirmed by her family on Instagram.
• Her death followed complications from a severe infection that led to the amputation of her right leg earlier this month.
• Caliente rose to prominence in 2012 as a contestant on Season 4 of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' and later served as a juror on 'Drag Race Philippines.'
• She publicly came out as transgender in 2016, becoming a prominent advocate for trans visibility and representation in entertainment.
• Beyond drag, Caliente left her mark as an actor in series like 'Pose' and as a recording artist with her 2018 album 'T. H.O.T,' featuring collaborations with fellow drag artists.