Jiggly Caliente Dies at 44 — A Star Remembered
Famous drag queen and actress Jiggly Caliente died on April 27, 2025, at the age of 44. She
had a serious infection, and doctors had to remove part of her leg. Sadly, her condition got
worse, and she passed away in the hospital.
Who Was Jiggly?
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Her real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo.
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She was born in the Philippines and moved to New York when she was 10.
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She studied fashion and later started performing as a drag queen.
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Her name “Jiggly Caliente” came from the Pokémon Jigglypuff and the word Caliente (which means “hot” in Spanish).
Her Career
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She became famous on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 (2012).
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Later, she came back on All Stars Season 6 (2021).
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She also acted in the TV show Pose as Veronica Ferocity.
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In 2022, she became a judge on Drag Race Philippines.
Her Personal Life
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In 2016, Jiggly said she was a transgender woman.
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She spoke openly about her life and helped many in the LGBTQ+ community.
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She also hosted a talk show called Translation, about trans people’s lives.
How People Remembered Her
After her death, many drag queens and fans shared messages full of love.
Famous queens like Bianca Del Rio, Jinkx Monsoon, and Michelle Visage said beautiful
things about her.
A stage show called Drag: The Musical even dedicated its last show to her.
Her Legacy
Jiggly was more than just a performer — she was a strong, brave, and kind person.
She inspired many people with her story, her smile, and her strength.