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Felix Petate, known professionally as Sassa Gurl from Quezon City, is a Filipino comedian, vlogger, and singer who gained popularity on TikTok since 2020.

Early life

In her first year of college as a communications major, Sassa dropped out to pursue styling as a way to peek into the world of entertainment. After facing struggles, she returned to school and graduated. She then took a call center job so she could afford to buy a secondhand cellphone and start her career as a social media personality.

Raised by traditional conservative Filipino parents, Sassa faced the same challenges as many other children grappling with their gender identity in a country that has yet to enact an anti-discrimination law. Sassa Gurl is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and defines herself as a trans woman, using the pronoun "she/her".

Career

Social media

Sassa Gurl is a content creator and social media personality, known for her comedic skits and lip-sync videos across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. She gained additional recognition as the "Drag Runner" on the show, Drag Den.

Brand ambassador

In 2022, Sassa Gurl became the calendar model for White Castle Whisky, becoming the first LGBTQIA+ individual to be featured in the liquor brand's calendar campaign.

Acting

In 2021, Sassa Gurl made her acting debut in the television series Wish Ko Lang. She subsequently appeared in the film Balota and had roles in The Entitled and Takeshi's Castle Philippines.

Music

Sassa Gurl has been involved in several music projects, including the single "Panaginip" with Toni Fowler. She has also contributed to "Aries Rising" by Aries Night and "Pom Pom (Take Me High)" by Manila Luzon. In 2022, she released the single "Lagot!" and in 2023, "Maria Hiwaga", which she co-wrote with Kumareng Harvey and Silas, with Ken Ponce as producer.

References

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4. "Sassa Gurl umamin: As baklang kanal, palaaway talaga 'ko!". Philippine Daily Inquirer INQUIRER.net Inquirer Bandera. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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6. Lazaro, Cass (17 January 2022). "Sassa Gurl Breaks Stereotypes as the Newest Calendar Girl of a Liquor Brand". Preview.ph. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
7. "'Ano na, Bea at Chie?' Sassa Gurl wows as official whisky calendar model". ABS-CBN News. 14 January 2022. Archived from the original on 18 June 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
8. Quieta, Racquel (10 June 2021). "Sassa Gurl a.k.a. Mima, mapapanood sa kanyang first 'Wish Ko Lang' episode". GMA Network. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
9. "Sassa Gurl shares behind-the-scenes snaps of 'Balota' as film wraps up taping". GMA News Online. 28 May 2024. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
10. Purnell, Kristofer (7 November 2023). "Smokey Manaloto returning for 'Takeshi's Castle' Filipino reboot with Eugene Domingo, Sassa Gurl". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
11. "Sassa Gurl drops new single 'Panaginip' with Toni Fowler". ABS-CBN News. 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
12. Tunac, Hermes Joy (1 August 2024). "Aries Night, Sassa Gurl collaborate on new version of single 'Aries Rising'". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
13. "Drag Den Season 2 gets a vibrant anthem with Manila Luzon's new single". Adobo Magazine Online. 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
14. Bautista, Rafael (23 June 2023). "Sassa Gurl Introduces Us To Sassa Boi In Maria Hiwaga". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.

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