Photo by Roger Gordy

Mabuhay (ma•BOO•high) exclamation
1. lit. "to long life"
2. an enthusiastic Filipino greeting
3. a well-wishing utterance expressed during a toast

Punchy. Sultry. Playful. Engaging.

"Mabuhay" is the Filipino phrase meaning, "To Long Life!" – and Lady Mabuhay serves it up with gusto! The New York-based burlesque performer goes for the gusto with her expressive, dynamic acts, thanks to 16 years of Indian classical dance training. She's a juxtaposition of grounded seduction and electric vibrancy, pairing slow and sensuous movements with abrupt feistiness. She can portray a captivating character in a compelling a story, then seamlessly switch to another when you think you've figured her out.

Whether exclaimed in great zeal or whispered seductively into the ear of your barstool neighbor, remember to raise your glass and utter these words when she enters the stage: "Mabuhay!"

 

NOTABLE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES

-New Mexico Burlesque Festival, Albuquerque
-Slaysian Fusion AAPI Burlesque Cabaret, Atlanta (Headliner)
-The 17th & 19th Annual New York Burlesque Festival, NYC
-The 7th, 9th & 11th Annual Asian Burlesque Extravaganza, NYC
-The 5th Annual Freezing Tassels Burlesque Festival, Alaska
-The 6th Annual Vermont Burlesque Festival, Vermont
-Imperial Burlesque Canada Inaugural Festival, Toronto